The South African men’s hockey team rallied from a goal down to end 2-2 against Great Britain in their Olympic pool A clash. Ashley Jackson opened the scoring for Britain 13 minutes into the clash, through a penalty corner. South Africa spent more time in their opponents area thereafter. And Britain’s sustained pressure resulted in South Africa’s first penalty corner of the match. Captain Austin Smith made no mistake as he scored South Africa’s first goal of the Olympics. Jonty Robinson made it 2-1 a short while later to put South Africa in the lead. His celebrations were short-lived, however, as Britain equalised with three minutes to play. South Africa next face Spain tomorrow.
Yu Yang has decided to quit badminton
Meanwhile, disgraced China’s Yu Yang has decided to quit badminton while national officials have told their Olympic team leaders and disgraced players to make a public apology for throwing matches at the London Games. Yu was among eight women’s doubles players expelled from the Games yesterday. The others were team mate Wang Xiaoli, South Korean pairs Jung Kyung-eun and Kim Ha-na, and Ha Jung-eun – Additonal Reporting Reuters
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