Ebbing Indonesia plays down chances of gold in badminton

BEIJING - Indonesia, long considered among China's fiercest rivals in world badminton, comes into the 2010 Asian Games at one of its lowest ebbs.

A recent dry spell at the top level has hit its nadir this year. Indonesia came away empty-handed from the Thomas and Uber Cups in May and the World Championship in August, and so far it has two titles in 10 Super Series events this year.

Given the unprecedented lack of success, Indonesia head coach Christian Hadinata is realistic about his team's chances in Guangzhou.