Chen Jin wins Asian Badminton Championships title to edge closer to Olympic spot

KUALA LUMPUR: China’s Chen Jin nailed his first Asian Badminton Championships title in Qingdao yesterday to take a big leap towards his Olympic Games dream.

Yesterday, former world champion Chen Jin, who had an easy ride into the final when compatriot Lin Dan conceded a walkover due to injury a day ago, defeated Du Pengyu 21-12, 21-18 in a 36-minute final to win his third consecutive international title after the Opens in Switzerland and Australia.