Chong Wei scrapes badminton's last 16 at Olympics

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LONDON (AP) — Top-seeded Lee Chong Wei returned from a 10-week injury break to scrape into the last 16 in Olympic badminton on Monday.

The Malaysian, tore right ankle ligaments at the Thomas Cup in late May, beat Ville Lang of Finland 21-8, 14-21, 21-11.

Also, defending champion Lin Dan of China eased through his opener against Scott Evans of Ireland 21-8, 21-14.