Xiamen. Paolo Nicolai and Daniele Lupo came in second place in the three-star tournament of the World Tour in Xiamen in China. After an exciting ride, the Italian duo was defeated by the Dutch Brouwer-Meeuwsen duo 2-0 (21-14, 21-17). For the couple led by Matteo Varnier it is the first podium of the season, the Olympic champions had already won third place in Xiamen in 2013. Previously Paul and Daniel were defeated the German couple Dollinger-Erdmann in the semi-finals 2-1 (17-21, 21-19, 20-18) the Dollinger-Erdmann. (9Colonne)