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 ? In a World Cup match in 1982 , West Germany quickly led Austria , 1-0 and the teams perfunctorily kicked the ball around the field for nearly 80 minutes . There are signs Chinese people are questioning the ` ` gold - at - all - costs '' mentality .
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 .