Just A Silver Lining

So near yet so far. After Lee Chong Wei won his semi final match against S.Korea's Lee Hyun Il 21-18, 13-21, 21-13 on Friday, he was going to play against Lin Dan in the final. The whole nation was hoping for Chong Wei to win the first olympics gold medal for Malaysia. But during the final, he lost to China's Lin Dan 21-12, 21-8. He looked out of sorts and was feeling the pressure. I think he lost on mental, speed and strength to Lin Dan. It was Chong Wei's worst defeat by Lin Dan. Although he did not win the gold medal, he is still the country's hero. He bettered Rashid Sidek's record by winning the first badminton singles silver medal. Rashid Sidek got the bronze in 1992 or 1996 (I forgotten the year). After 50 over years competing in the olympics, an elusive olympics gold medal is still far from getting.

Chong Wei

From L to R: Chong Wei, Lin Dan, Chen Jin

I hope Malaysia will fare better in the London Olympics 2012 than this olympics and hopefully they can get a gold.

The Olympics Opening Ceremony

I watched the Olympics opening ceremony and it was spectacular! It was the best opening ceremony in the olympic history and there was about 30000 fireworks altogether. Anyway, I watched the opening ceremony with my cell members. It was fun and we had loads of food to eat. Besides that, I hope Malaysia can finally land an elusive gold medal with high hopes from the badminton players. Malaysia Boleh!! Now I will be spending most of my time watching the olympics. Plus, with the English Premier League resuming next weekend, I don't really know what programs to watch. Futhermore, Manchester United will take on Portsmouth in the Community Shield tonight, live on Star Sports at 10pm. Hope Manu can win. :)

The Beijing Olympics Mascots!