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Badminton world shocker back to Russia

Published: 15 August, 2006, 10:10
Edited: 15 August, 2006, 10:10


The new U.S. Open badminton champion, Russia’s Ella Karachkova, returned to Moscow.

She shocked the sport, winning the women's doubles and mixed doubles as well as the women's singles. Karachkova won the prestigious event after her opponent in the final retired. The Russian was 11-6 ahead in the first set.