Badminton scandle...what did they do wrong?

[Saltheart]

I don't see the fairness in the way the badminton players are getting crucified. The swimmers certainly take less than wins in their qualifying rounds. In fact its an openly discussed strategy for them to take even 4th to save energy for later finals.

The way the badminton prelims are set up , what's so different about coasting in a match that is not only meaningless to lose but in fact will penalize you if you win. I just don't see why those girls are getting the shaft.

Again a big screw up by the organizers and its the athletes ,who's whole careers are jaded now, paying the price.

There seem to be more screwed up things going on at these Olympics than I can ever remember before.