Medalists
| Event | Gold | Silver |
|---|---|---|
| Men’s singles | Lin Dan China | Lee Chong Wei Malaysia |
| Men’s doubles | Cai Yun and Fu Haifeng (CHN) | Mathias Boe and Carsten Mogensen (DEN) |
| Women’s singles | Li Xuerui China | Wang Yihan China |
| Women’s doubles | Tian Qing and Zhao Yunlei (CHN) | Mizuki Fujii and Reika Kakiiwa (JPN) |
Keeping this in view, what happened in the Olympics 2012?
London became the first city to host the modern Olympics three times, having previously hosted the Summer Games in 1908 and in 1948.
| The basic shape of 2012 Olympics logo. Other color variants are shown below. | |
|---|---|
| Host city | London, United Kingdom |
| Events | 302 in 26 sports (39 disciplines) |
| Opening | 27 July |
In this manner, why did China get disqualified?
Shot putter Muhammad Ziyad Zolkefli won gold in the F20 class, but was later disqualified for arriving three minutes late for the event. … The decision to strip Mr Zolkefli of his medal has been met with much anger on social media, especially from Malaysians.
Who won Women’s Badminton Olympics 2012?
The badminton women’s singles tournament at the 2012 Olympic Games in London took place from 28 July to 4 August at Wembley Arena. The draw was held on 23 July 2012. Forty-six players from 42 nations competed. In an all-Chinese final, Li Xuerui defeated reigning world number one Wang Yihan to win the gold medal.
Who won Beijing Olympics?
Michael Phelps won his sixth Olympic event as he captured the gold in the 200-metre individual medley, breaking his own world record in the process. American gymnast Nastia Liukin won the gold in the women’s individual all-around competition.
Who are the official London 2012 mascots?
Wenlock is the official mascot for the 2012 Summer Olympics, and Mandeville is the official mascot for the 2012 Summer Paralympics, both held in London, England, United Kingdom. Named after Much Wenlock and Stoke Mandeville, they were created by Iris, a London-based creative agency.
What sports were added to the 2012 Olympics?
IOC approves new events for 2012 London Olympic Games
- The Executive Board (EB) of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) today approved several new events for the 2012 London Olympic Games. …
- Women’s Boxing. …
- Canoe Sprint. …
- Modern Pentathlon. …
- Handball. …
- Wrestling, Swimming, Cycling. …
- Tennis – Mixed Doubles.
Which country hosted the 2012 Olympic Games?
London
Who is No 1 badminton player in the world?
BWF World Rankings
| RANK | COUNTRY / TERRITORY | PLAYER |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | JPN | Kento MOMOTA |
| 2 | DEN | Viktor AXELSEN |
| 3 | DEN | Anders ANTONSEN |
| 4 | TPE | CHOU Tien Chen |
Who is best badminton player in world?
My personal favorite, Legendary Chinese Badminton player Lin Dan is at the No. 1 spot and why not, he is regarded as the greatest men’s singles player of all time by many. By the age of 28 the smash king won all nine major titles in the international badminton and completed the “Super Grand Slam”.
Where is badminton most popular?
Whilst badminton is a minority sport in the US it is widely played in Britain, Denmark, Sweden, China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Korea and several other countries. Britain alone has 4 million players, about 8% of the population. As a spectator sport it is very popular in the far east.