Can Lin Dan win the Beijing gold?

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  1. phaarix

    phaarix Regular Member

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    I've heard plenty of claims that Taufik's draw was easy in Athens! No I think most agree that Lin Dan does have what it takes for Olympics Gold. Doesn't mean he WILL get it. But he doesn't NEED an easy draw or any of those other things to win it, and anyone who disagrees is just kidding themselves... Anyway I think people will always have excuses no matter where the tournament is held. Although perhaps you're right and a little more so in this case :(.
     
  2. Oldhand

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    Look folks, if you must discuss another topic, go to the appropriate thread or start another. Your creative energy is wasted when off-topic posts are deleted. ;)

    Now, could we please go on to where we should be? :)
     
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    yes.lindan can win the gold medal if something happen to lcw.

    on-topic now?

    i think oldhand,the issue is clear.they are twisting the issue in a circle.n let the discussion with no end.until they r the one who decide to end this.

    in my old case,kwun closed the thread.ur action?
     
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    LIN DAN ?

    NOT THIS TIME .................... believe me :p
     
  5. koo_fan

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    im hoping the same thing.

    what is ur point?why?
    lin dan in a good form this year.rite?
     
  6. mkwanster

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    I would like to see Peter Gade win gold, but wouldn't mind Lin Dan getting it.
     
  7. cooler

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    pay me, then i'll believe u:p
     
  8. ctjcad

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    Who knew??..

    ...and would have expected LinDan would be in a quandary as he prepares for the upcoming Olympic Games.
    How long, will this current controversy last for him as the Olympics nears? Will he be able to erase the current controversy behind? Or will he carry it w/him into the upcoming Olympics Games?
    Time will tell and we shall see & follow how this whole drama unfolds as the time nears....Stay tuned ;):cool:
     
  9. azabaz_ipoh

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    if based on his performance i believe he has a good chance of winning the OG. he is a very skillful player. very hardworking on court. so if the question is can lin dan win the beijing gold, my answer is yes, he could. but so could other players. it really depends on how they perform when the time comes. some will crumble under pressure, others will have bad draw, maybe few will have injuries. some will be a bit lucky. who knows....on paper he looks good.

    however, i still hope LCW wins it. :) but that is just for my own selfish self. hahahaha :D
     
  10. Smichz

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    Maybe we can give it to PG,as a farewell gift.Cos maybe this is the last olympic that he'll join.Even though it's hard,but i hope that he could win this one.Another candidate is TH..cos i know that TH is a player who would do everything in big matches,like OG.
     
  11. azabaz_ipoh

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    i dont want TH to win because he has won before. but if he does then good for him. those who worked hard for their victories deserve them. :)
     
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    The Olympic Games has had a long history of producing unlikely heroes :cool:
    I'd place my money on a dark horse... someone way down the rankings list.
     
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    .... like Lee Hyun Il or Taufik Hidayat again perhaps? ;)
     
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    if Lin Dan never over confident, im sure he will win it but i think he gets a lot of pressure as his country is the host and a must win gold medal for him,.
    he must be very pressured!.
     
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    Everyone can wins the Gold.. but sometimes it also depends on the draws and maybe some luck.
     
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    If we look at the history of Olympic Mens single gold... we can observe that it has never been won by a member of that year's winning Thomas cup team. It will be interesting to see which team wins the Thomas cup this year.
     
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    thats interesrtng theory,bananakidbut i choose to stay away from that n hope for thomas cup n olympic gold medal.what is impossible in this world?
     
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    didnt know u r such a historian:p
     
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    Malaysians all the way. Period :p
     
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    lin danz been in the best shape since like.. a long time ago, i'll be surprised if he doesnt get he gold medal, he deserves it
     

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