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The badminton tournament at the London Olympics faced controversy when eight players were disqualified for allegedly manipulating matches to secure easier quarter-final opponents. The disqualified players included pairs from China, Indonesia, and South Korea. The Chinese pair, world champions, faced backlash, leading to Yu Yang's retirement announcement. Public opinion was divided, with some criticizing the decision as harsh. The Chinese coach took responsibility and apologized, while the Chinese Olympic delegation respected the sanction. The incident highlighted potential flaws in the competition system.

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