China claims Sudirman Cup for a record sixth time (photos attached)

Updated：2007-06-18 From：Xinhuanet

GLASGOW, June 17 (Xinhua) -- Holders China claimed the Sudirman Cup for the record sixth time after beating Indonesia 3-0 in the final of the world mixed team badminton championships here on Sunday.

The hot favorites have made seven appearences in the final of the biennial event and only lost once to South Korea 3-1 in Eindhoven in 2003.

Chinese mixed duo Zheng Bo and Gao Ling came back from one game down to beat Limpele Flandy and Vita Marissa 19-21, 21-17 and 21-19.

Members of China's badminton team pose for photos after the awarding ceremony for Sudirman Cup World Team Badminton Championships in Glasgow, Scotland, June 17, 2007. China claimed the Sudirman Cup for a record sixth time after beating Indonesia 3-0.(Xinhua Photo)

"I did meet the Indonesian duo before but that's with my former partner Zhang Jun, and I didn't expect they played that fast today," said Gao.

"We made mistakes to let them fight back in the first game. Andfor Zheng, he's young but the fresh Sudirman Cup experience will help him improve."

Zheng Bo paired with Gao only at the end of last year after Gaosplit with her Olympic champion partner Zhang Jun.

Cai Yun and Fu Haifeng built up China's edge to 2-0 by thrashing new pair Kido Markis and Candra Wijaya 21-11, 21-13 in men's doubles before Olympic champion Zhang Ning held her nerves to complete the 3-0 victory with a 21-16, 21-9 win over Adriyanti Firdasari.

China's Zheng Bo (L) and Gao Ling are in the match against Indonesia's Limpele Flandy and Vita Marissa during their mixed doubles badminton match at the final of Sudirman Cup World Team Badminton Championships in Glasgow, Scotland, June 17, 2007. Zheng Bo/Gao Ling won the match 2-0.(Xinhua Photo)