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Jin Wei Wins On Olympic Debut

Jul 30, 2024

Goh Jin Wei has won her first ever game at the Olympics.

The debutant recorded a straight sets victory over her South African opponent, in her opening group match of the women’s singles badminton event.

Jin Wei says she’s happy with the win, but remains focused on her next games.

This, as men’s doubles pair Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik lost in straight sets to the top-ranked pair from China this morning.

Both have already qualified for the quarterfinals, with the Malaysians advancing as group runners-up.

Meanwhile, mixed-doubles pair Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei have received a favorable draw for the quarterfinals.

They will face Kim Won Ho and Jeong Na Eun of South Korea.

The Malaysian shuttlers have a slight advantage over their upcoming opponents, having won two of their previous three encounters.

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Elsewhere in Paris… Olympics organisers are confident that the triathlon event will go ahead as scheduled, despite concerns over pollution in the River Seine.

Two earlier practice sessions had to be cancelled because of the water quality.

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And, Rafa Nadal’s quest for a men’s singles tennis medal is over, after the Spaniard lost to long-time rival Novak Djokovic in the second round.

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In other developments…Ferrari F1 driver Carlos Sainz is set to join Williams on a multi-year contract next season.

The 29-year-old lost his seat at Ferrari, after the Italian outfit decided to sign Lewis Hamilton for 2025.

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Man United are set to make a decision by the end of the year, on whether to renovate their Old Trafford ground, or build a new stadium.