Asian Games: Japan's Olympic Champions Matsutomo-Takahashi lose badminton doubles final

Misaki Matsutomo and her partner Ayaka Takahashi failed in their bid to become the first Japanese women to win Asian Games singles or doubles gold in 48 years, falling 2-0 to Chinese pair Chen Qingchen and Jia Yifan in the doubles badminton final on Monday.Despite rallying in the second game to stave off a number of match points, the Japanese duo lost their second consecutive Asian Games doubles final, this one 22-20, 22-20 at GBK Istora Arena in Jakarta.The Olympic champions said despite the loss, they were satisfied with their fight against the powerhouse Chinese."It has been a while sinc…READ FULL ARTICLE