Cheng Shao-Chieh
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Cheng Shao-Chieh is a female badminton
player from Republic of China
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Cheng played badminton at the 2004 Summer Olympics
for the Republic of China as Chinese Taipei
. In women's singles, she defeated Ling Wan Ting
of Hong Kong
and Jun Jae-youn
of Korea
in the first two rounds. In the quarterfinals, Cheng lost to Gong Ruina
of China
11-3, 11-3. Later that year, she played in the Badminton World Junior 2004
, held in Vancouver, British Columbia of Canada where she won the Gold title in Women's Singles. She also participated in the 2005 World Championships
in Anaheim, California, USA making it to the Semifinals and taking a game from the eventual champion, Xie Xingfang
.
Badminton
Badminton is a racquet sport played by either two opposing players or two opposing pairs , who take positions on opposite halves of a rectangular court that is divided by a net. Players score points by striking a shuttlecock with their racquet so that it passes over the net and lands in their...
player from Republic of China
Republic of China
The Republic of China , commonly known as Taiwan , is a unitary sovereign state located in East Asia. Originally based in mainland China, the Republic of China currently governs the island of Taiwan , which forms over 99% of its current territory, as well as Penghu, Kinmen, Matsu and other minor...
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Cheng played badminton at the 2004 Summer Olympics
Badminton at the 2004 Summer Olympics
Badminton at the 2004 Summer Olympics was held at the Goudi Olympic Hall at the Goudi Olympic Complex from August 14 through August 21. Both men and women competed in their own singles and doubles events and together they competed in a mixed doubles event....
for the Republic of China as Chinese Taipei
Chinese Taipei
Chinese Taipei is the designated name used by the Republic of China , commonly known as Taiwan, to participate in some international organizations and almost all sporting events, such as the Olympics, Paralympics, Asian Games and Asian Para Games...
. In women's singles, she defeated Ling Wan Ting
Ling Wan Ting
Ling Wan Ting is a female badminton player from Hong Kong.Ling played badminton at the 2004 Summer Olympics, losing to Cheng Shao-chieh of Chinese Taipei in the round of 32.-References:...
of Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
and Jun Jae-youn
Jun Jae-youn
Jun Jae-youn is a female badminton player from South Korea.Jun played badminton at the 2004 Summer Olympics for Korea, defeating Charmaine Reid of Canada in the first round but losing to Cheng Shao-chieh of Chinese Taipei in the round of 16.-External links:*...
of Korea
South Korea
The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...
in the first two rounds. In the quarterfinals, Cheng lost to Gong Ruina
Gong Ruina
Gong Ruina is a female badminton player from the People's Republic of China.-Career:Gong Ruina was one of the world's leading women's singles players in the first few years of the 21st century. She won a number of top tier international titles including the 2001 IBF World Championships in Seville,...
of China
People's Republic of China
China , officially the People's Republic of China , is the most populous country in the world, with over 1.3 billion citizens. Located in East Asia, the country covers approximately 9.6 million square kilometres...
11-3, 11-3. Later that year, she played in the Badminton World Junior 2004
2004 IBF World Junior Championships
The 2004 IBF World Junior Championships was an international badminton tournament held in Vancouver, Canada.-Medalists:-Medal account:-Boys Singles:-Girls Singles:-Boys Doubles:-External links:* at Badminton.de...
, held in Vancouver, British Columbia of Canada where she won the Gold title in Women's Singles. She also participated in the 2005 World Championships
2005 IBF World Championships
The 2005 IBF World Championships was held in Anaheim, southern California, United States, from August 15 to August 21, 2005.2004 Olympic champion Taufik Hidayat of Indonesia won the men's singles over China's Lin Dan, while Peter Gade of Denmark and Malaysia's Lee Chong Wei received bronze...
in Anaheim, California, USA making it to the Semifinals and taking a game from the eventual champion, Xie Xingfang
Xie Xingfang
Xie Xingfang is a female badminton player from the People's Republic of China who has twice won women's singles at the BWF World Championships....
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