SPORTS: Good Start for 2012

World No. 1 Dato Lee Chong Wei wins his first encounter against Lin Dan in 2012 at the Korea Open

In another classic encounter between the two badminton giants - the first of 2012, it was Dato Lee Chong Wei who walked away with victory over his great rival Lin Dan.

The match ended 12-21, 21-18, 21-14 and was fiercely contested by both players, with both shuttlers even breaking strings on court.

The last time Dato Lee had beaten Lin Dan in a final was at last year's All-England Open. The Malaysian's confidence is set to shoot sky-high from this victory as both players get ready for this year's London Olympics.

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