Beijing Olympic Games

Updated: 2007-10-04 From: Xinhuanet

MACAO, Oct. 4 (Xinhua) — China’s Bao Chunlai continued his victory on Thursday in the 2007 Macao Badminton Open as he advanced to the top 16.

World No. 2 Bao won his third round match against Chong Li-Qun of Malaysia by 21-16 and 21-14 in less than an hour.

“It is not a easy game, though it looked like an easy one.” said Bao, “Chong is fast and good at attacking. This is a hard game and I am happy that I take the victory.”

Earlier on Thursday, Bao’s teammate Chen Hong also entered the top 16 by defeating Tan Chun-Seang of Malaysia 2-0.

Thursday is the third day of the tournament, which takes place from Monday through Sunday at Macao’s Polytechnic Institute multi-sport Pavilion. The 2007 Macao Open has attracted 300 shuttlers from 19 countries and regions.