China Wins Women's Team TitleThe favourites seized the lead early on as world number one Wang Nan went on the offensive, notching a decisive 21-15 21-10 win over Kim Hyang Mi, ranked 68. Fast-attacking Zhang Yining took command of the second rubber after some early jitters against number 19 Kim Hyon, leaving it to second-ranked Li Ju to finish the job. The doubles gold medallist at the Sydney Olympics had to work hard to beat Tu Jong Sil but ended up triumphing 17-21 23-21 21-14. North Korea have never won a match in the four times the two countries have met in world championship finals. |
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