China's Lin Dan poses for photographers on the podium after winning the men's singles gold medal badminton match against compatriot Chen Long at Gyeyang Gymnasium at the 17th Asian Games in Incheon September 29, 2014. REUTERS/Olivia Harris
(Reuters) - Two-time Olympic gold medallist Lin Dan suffered a shock defeat at the hands of unheralded Indian shuttler Kidambi Srikanth in the final of the China Open Super Series on Sunday.
The 21-year-old Srikanth, who grew up idolising the five-time world champion, defeated Lin 21-19 21-17 in the men's singles final for his first Super Series title.
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