Chinese top shuttler Lin Dan is closing in on a new record after he stormed into men's singles finals of badminton tournament at the 11th Chinese National Games here on Saturday. As a record winner of three consecutive world championships, Linis chasing another record -- the first player to defend men's singles title in National Games history.

Lin, who represents People's Liberation Army, overcame world No.4 Chen Jin from Jiangsu 21-17, 15-21, 21-7 in a 82-minute semifinal duel. This was a replay of the semifinal of last National Games when Lin defeated Chen to advance into the finals then lifted the title after pipping Bao Chunlai from Hunan.

Bao notched up the other semi after taking down Hu Yun from Hong Kong 21-14, 21-6.

"Bao has clinched several titles this year and is now in good shape," said second world ranked Lin. "The final could be a fierce battle."

Bao was tortured by knee injury earlier this year but still managed to be crowned in Asian Championships in April, Singapore Super Series in June, and Japan Super Series in September.

Elsewhere, Wang Lin from Zhejiang beat Jiangsu's Wang Shixian towin women's singles title.

The World No. 1 lost the first game 21-16 but managed to turn around the situation to win in the second at 21-18. In the decider, the 21-year-old Wang led all the way and never looked back to secure a comfortable win at 21-11.

Wang Lin, who topped the world ranking since last month, revenged on Wang Shixian as the former lost to the latter in China Masters final in September.

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