Watched the game during lunch time again, very good match.

Commentator said, “Chinese have a different culture with us, the whole country is more important than individual.”, which is referring the fact that both side did not play on their best as they are both Chinese, competing with each other aggressive reducing the chance of winning the Gold and the Bronze medal for both of them. First of all, it seems to be it is an complement to me, and what is the point of competing with each other when there is a clear sign who has a better chance to get the Gold? And in fact, I think it has been the style how Lin Dan play, very relaxingly, wait until the opponent made a mistake and then smash.

Commentator also mentioned it is good to see the Chinese vs each other in semi final such that Chinese final is not possible, it seems to me it is a bit biased, wouldn’t every country also want to see their players win both the Gold and Silver medals?

During the match, one thing I have noticed was the Chinese audience were shouting “林丹加油” instead of “中國加油” which is what they usually shout when playing with a non-Chinese opponent. It seems to me that it is very bad, on the count, both of them are Chinese, why should we shout for one player but not the other? No doubt, 陈金 stood a smaller chance of winning, however, I still think it was unfair to him. I felt glad that he won the Bronze, and as a Chinese I guess we should also support him!