Friday, August 15, 2008
6:22 PM
2008 Beijing Olympic Games - GO FOR GOLD!!!!!

THE WOMEN PADDLERS HAVE WON SINGAPORE'S HISTORICAL OLYMPIC SILVER MEDAL!

Our paddlers beat South Korea in a thrilling 3-2 encounter. Feng Tian Wei had a good start by defeating Dang Ye Seo, who learnt her traits in China before moving to S.Korea. However, Li Jia Wei was unable to take revenge of the 2004 Athens Olympics. She once again faltered, 3-2. The doubles of Li and Wang Yue Gu did us pround by defeating Kim Kyung Ah and Park Mi Young in sraight games. Wang then lost to the 29 year old Dang. Allowing the S.Korea team to level the points. Feng Tian Wei took the last point by beating defender Park Mi Young.

1st match: World number 9 Feng Tianwei conceded her opponent Dang Ye Seo (no. 26) only 12 points in three games. Singapore's women werewas already in the final of the Evergrande World Championships earlier this year.

2nd match: Defensive player Kim Kyung Ah equalises for Korea. 11-9 in the fifth game.

3rd match: Singapore wins the double 3-0 and comes close to a medal. Korea's Dang Ye Seo must win now.

4th match: Dang Ye Seo (no. 26) convinces and beats Wang Yue Gu (no. 7) with 3-0. Park (no. 21) must beat Feng (no. 9) to enter the final with Korea.

The Women's Team has already secured a Silver Medal. They will play against powerhouse China on Sunday 7.30pm in the Finals!




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