Wang Hao latest update

Wang Hao is still playing as much as he can in the Chinese premier TT league even after losing out on a gold medal on his third attempt. Zhang Jike praised big brother Hao right after he won the Gold. Liu Guoliang too showered praise. 

If anything, Wang Hao's won more fans even after losing. Evidence - the Chinese media going ga-ga over a hit of a streak of golden hair!

Zhang Jike, Wang Hao ease into the Semi finals of the Olympics

Zhang Jike beat Jiang Tianyi of Hong Kong 4-1 to reach the Semi finals of the London Olympics. Wang Hao won even more comprehensively against Seiya Kishikawa 4-0. Jike faces Ovtcharov while Wang Hao faces Chuang Chih Yuan in the semi finals respectively. The semi finals will be played tomorrow. The Women's final match is to be held later today.

One just back from injury another just injured. Losses for Star Players

Zhang Jike, the reigning World Champ and Wang Hao, the previous World Champ are facing the same challenges. The both lost their matches at the Chinese Super League tournament. Jike lost to Ma Lin and had to concede to Timo Boll allowing Zhejiang to win over Shandong. Earlier, young Fang Bo beat Timo Boll comprehensively, but it was not enough to stop Zhejiang.

In the other important encounter, Bazhou beat Bayi when Wang Hao lost both his matches since he was rusty after his recent return from an injury.

Bazhou and Zhejiang now have bright chances.