Asian Games: Japan beat rivals China for first badminton title in 20 years

The win brings Japan their first women's team gold since 1970. IMAGE: Japan's players celebrate winning the badminton gold medal in the women's team event at the Asian Games. Photograph:......

Sports Shorts: Japan ends China's Thomas Cup domination

Olympic champion Lin Dan watched helplessly as badminton powerhouse China's decade-long Thomas Cup reign came to a spectacular end after Japan pulled off a huge upset with a 3-0 victory in the......