Olympic badminton federation has concerns about seeking favorable treatment . Eight players disqualified for failing to win their matches in doubles event . Is deliberately trying to win a match smart , or disguised cheating ? There are signs Chinese people are questioning the ` ` gold - at - all - costs '' mentality .
Olympic badminton flap raises questions about seeking favorable draws . Eight players disqualified for trying to throw their matches in doubles event . Is deliberately trying to lose a match smart tactics or disguised cheating ? There are signs Chinese people are questioning the `` gold-at-all-costs '' mentality .