South Korea upset China to win badminton's Sudirman Cup

Xinhua Published: 2017-05-28 18:30:57
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South Korea won the final of the Sudirman Cup, held on Australia's Gold Coast Sunday, upsetting China 3-2.

Despite a phenomenal tournament, and a 1-0 lead after the first match, China were unable to continue their winning ways.

Team memebers of South Korea celebrates victory after the final between China and South Korea at TOTAL BWF Sudirman Cup 2017 in Gold Coast, Australia, May 28, 2017. South Korea claimed the title with 3-2 on aggregate. [Photo: Xinhua/Lui Siu Wai]

Team memebers of South Korea celebrates victory after the final between China and South Korea at TOTAL BWF Sudirman Cup 2017 in Gold Coast, Australia, May 28, 2017. South Korea claimed the title with 3-2 on aggregate. [Photo: Xinhua/Lui Siu Wai]

The South Koreans clawed their way back into the contest, with their women's singles and doubles teams snatching victories.

In the deciding mixed doubles match, China's gallant efforts weren't quite enough to overcome the precision of the South Koreans.

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