From the last two Olympics, we can see that the Mens singles gold medalist and bronze medalist have been from the same country. 2000 gold CHN JI, bronze CHN XXZ 2004 gold INA Taufik, bronze INA Sony Which makes it simple to predict: 2008 gold CHN Lin Dan, bronze CHN Chen Jin.
It's too close to call really. If push comes to shove, I have to give LD the slightest of edges for having the home crowd drive him... LD 50.25% LCW 49.75%
It is surprising the poll is so one sided in favor for LCW. Are there that many more ASEAN people here than Chinese.
Association of Southeast Asian Nation (ASEAN). China not included. A simple google search will give you the answer.