Van Heiland of U.S. Loses First Match
From Times Wire Services
Jeng Shwu-zen of Taiwan defeated American Erika Van Heiland, 11-6, 11-2, in 20 minutes in women’s singles competition.
In men’s action, Thomas Stuer-Lauridsen of Denmark opened with an easy 15-2, 15-2 victory over Kayode Akinsanya of Nigeria.
Stuer-Lauridsen was the only non-Asian to gain a medal at the Barcelona Games in 1992 with a bronze.
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