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Nadal to return to action at China Open

Reuters - October 01, 2009

BEIJING, Oct 1 (Reuters) - World number two Rafael Nadal will return to action for the first time since the U.S. Open at next week's China Open after taking two weeks out to rest an abdominal injury.

"Rafa Nadal will return to competition next week," read a statement on his official website (www.rafaelnadal.com). "After long hours of tedious exams, it was concluded that Rafa...Read more

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Chen Gang of China returns a shot against Richard Csejtey of Slovakia during the men's team class 6-8 table tennis final of the 2008 Paralympic Games in Beijing on September 16, 2008. AFP
Chen Gang of China returns a shot against Jambor Miroslav of Slovakia during the men's team class 6-8 table tennis final of the 2008 Paralympic Games in Beijing on September 16, 2008. AFP
Chen Gang of China reacts during the men's team class 6-8 table tennis final competition against Richard Csejtey of Slovakia at the 2008 Paralympic Games in Beijing on September 16, 2008. AFP
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BEIJING 2008 MEDAL TALLY

Position

Country

Gold

Silver

Bronze

Total
1 China 51 21 28 100
2 United States 36 38 36 110
3 Russia 23 21 28 72
4 Britain 19 13 15 47
6 Australia 14 15 17 46
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