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A Bad Week for ... , August 11, 2013

The rising star of Hong Kong badminton was tipped for success in the world championships in Guangzhou. But despite being close to home, the world No 12 went out in a first-round upset at the hands of India's Ajay Jayaram.

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The rising star of Hong Kong badminton was tipped for success in the world championships in Guangzhou. But despite being close to home, the world No 12 went out in a first-round upset at the hands of India's Ajay Jayaram. At 23, Wong had been expected to make it to the quarter-finals at the very least but instead found himself making an early exit. 

 

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