Badminton Full Men's Singles Final - Beijing 2008 | Throwback Thursday

Relive the intense Men's Badminton Singles Gold Medal Match between Lin Dan from China and Lee Chong Wei from Malaysia at the 2008 Olympic Summer Games in Beijing, China! The top eight seeds in the tournament were placed in the bracket so as not to face each other until the quarterfinals. All other competitors were placed by draw.

What is your favorite Olympic moment of all time? Let us know in the comments below and it might be featured in the next #ThrowbackThursday!


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What is your favorite Olympic moment of all time? Let us know in the comments below and it might be featured in the next #ThrowbackThursday!

[rainyrin]

After watching this final, I got a conclusion: Nobody in any era can defeat this version of Lin Dan. Amazing speed and unstoppable smashes! Well-deserved badminton GOAT!

[drmdrm]

Imagine play against Prime LinDan, in a stadium full of China crowds.
Huge respect to LCW, I can’t even hold my racket in this situation

[vgvykei]

Lin Dan in this match is by far the strongest in badminton history. No one can beat him.

[chrisdecu]

I was amazed how LCW handled the game, he was calm and even smiled at the game point knowing that Lin Dan would win the match. Lin Dan was absolutely dominating the match.

[yw]

Not saying he did not lost any game, when he really wanted to win, Lin Dan was simply unbeatable in 2006 to 2012 period. Lin Dan was not perfect in terms of techniques (no one can be perfect in all kinds of techniques), his determination made him the greatest player so far in badminton history.

[xiangkai]

still now, no one can beat this LIN DAN 2008, this Strongest performance of badminton player all the time!

[mellowmonsoon]

I watched this game when I was living in Malaysia. It was at roadside restaurant with a dear friend whom I had just met. I had my first indomee double that night LOL. Was a sad night though cos LCW lost. Ended up living there for another ten years before I moved on. I miss Malaysia ♥

[cjoe]

The audiance helped Lin a lot. But what was remarkable is he made it agian in 4 years time in London. What a beast in badminton.

[harikrishnamenon]

The lion of the jungle, Lin Dan dominating like anything.
One of the best matches in badminton, not to mention the ambience.

[thaliaviotama]

I still remembered this memorable match. Lin Dan was indeed a legend!

[TheGowshikan]

Its 15 years from this match and yet to find a brutal performance than this !!

[Mridul_Dayama]

Lee Chong wei lost so many olympics final..sometimes it is heartbreaking.. badminton not same without these legends..lin dan, lee,

[t.c]

at this time LD was far away from the gameplay today. No Momota or Axelsen is near to this performance. The Speed, Power and tactics are godlike. I hope in the future we´ll see someone like him.

[Sandrineworld]

I miss them much...Without them, badminton men single became so boring. The two best badminton players, ever, with Dan the absolute GOAT: so many titles, 5 times world champion, and 2 times olympics champion. Love you GOAT.

[zqnnwuf]

Overhead stick smash and then quick follow up, this combo just incredible.

[jackliang]

Lin Dan in this match is untouchable in badminton history! no one is close to him!

[aakashdewangan]

The way person who lost the match congratulated the winner with a smile was awesome.

[vncent]

such a blessings growing up watching these two legends

[MrCavalier]

List of World/Olympic Champions from 2006 -2013 :

2006 - Lin Dan
2007 - Lin Dan
2008 - Lin Dan
2009 - Lin Dan
2010 - Chen Jin
2011 - Lin Dan
2012 - Lin Dan
2013 - Lin Dan

And somehow people are still having debates about who the GOAT is
It's not even close