The last time I watched live badminton match was during the Olympic 2008. It was between Chong Wei and Lin Dan in the men singles final. Chong Wei was thrashed by Lin Dan in what was the most lopsided match between them.
That match left me wondered the characteristics between Chong Wei and Lin Dan. There is no doubt that Lin Dan has the mental strength to win at all cost. He is someone who will do his best to get what he wants.
And yesterday night, I stayed late to watch Chong Wei and Lin Dan again in the All England Men Singles Final. I was hoping for Chong Wei to be more aggressive.
In the first game, most of the points earned by Chong Wei was due to Lin Dan’s errors. From what was televised on yesterday, during the first game, 8 out of 9 points gained by Chong Wei came from Lin Dan’s errors. Chong Wei managed to chase after Lin Dan at the end of the first game but somehow lost the game at the crucial stage when he was leading at 19 points vs Lin Dan’s 17 points.
Somehow, Chong Wei failed to stop Lin Dan from being crowned the All England Men Singles Champion in the second game. Lin Dan smashes together with good court control won him the game and eventually the match.
At the end of the match, I was thinking when will Chong Wei beats Lin Dan again?
Is Lin Dan so superior?
What do you think?
i am so sad and dissapointed again, yes.. mentally and techincally lin dan is better as what we can see from so many matches between them,
i think chong wei need more training in term of pychological wise.
long time din do blog hopping liao.. hope u still remmeber me….