While the Indonesian and South Korean pairs both unsuccessfully appealed the decision, the Chinese sporting authorities accepted the ruling and the country's head badminton coach apologized for the players' behavior.

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The head coach of the Chinese badminton team, Li Yongbo, expressed contrition for what had happened.

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The head coach of the Chinese badminton team, Li Yongbo, expressed contrition for what happened.

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