Malaysia Open

[pptam]

Hi Everyone,

any updates on this competition?

Thanks

[Fook90]

Does anyone knows when the teams will come to Kuantan and which hotel they would be living in.

[Bresis]

i read from this website (http://www.chinabadminton.com/news2004/jun/5zgdbfhn.shtml) dat the chinese might players r coming to M'sian Open but i'm not very sure coz' my mandarin is not very good...any1 who can read chinese characters can plz go n check whether is it true?? Thanks..

[kusuma]

Hello,
can somenone tell me, what for players (mens singles and mens doubles) plays at the malaysia Open 2004.

Please sent me your answer to my E-Mail-Adress to skelllner@aol.com

your sincerely

Stephan from Germany

[Laybourn]

The Danish Team will look like this:

MS:
Peter Gade, Kenneth Jonassen, Anders Boesen, Niels Christian Kaldau and Peter Rasmussen.

LS:
Camilla Martin and Tine Rasmussen.

MD:
Jonas Rasmussen and Lars Paaske, Martin Lundgaard and Jens Eriksen, Mathias Boe and Michael Lamp, Thomas Laybourn and Peter Steffensen.

LD:
Rikke Olsen and Ann-Lou Jørgensen, Pernille Harder and Mette Schjoldager.

MiX:
Jonas Rasmussen and Rikke Olsen, Lars Paaske and Pernille Harder, Jens Eriksen and Mette Schjoldager, Michael Lamp and Ann-Lou Jørgensen.

Regards
Laybourn

[pptam]

The Danish Team will look like this:

MS:
Peter Gade, Kenneth Jonassen, Anders Boesen, Niels Christian Kaldau and Peter Rasmussen.

LS:
Camilla Martin and Tine Rasmussen.

MD:
Jonas Rasmussen and Lars Paaske, Martin Lundgaard and Jens Eriksen, Mathias Boe and Michael Lamp, Thomas Laybourn and Peter Steffensen.

LD:
Rikke Olsen and Ann-Lou Jørgensen, Pernille Harder and Mette Schjoldager.

MiX:
Jonas Rasmussen and Rikke Olsen, Lars Paaske and Pernille Harder, Jens Eriksen and Mette Schjoldager, Michael Lamp and Ann-Lou Jørgensen.

Regards
Laybourn


Thanks Laybourn,


Basically all top player from Denmark will enter for this competition.
How about Malaysia?

[HoNgHoNg]

wat abt china??? any players participating in Malaysia Open??? :p

[Pecheur]

wat abt china??? any players participating in Malaysia Open??? :p

Read: http://www.badmintonforum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=16253

[Fook90]

Anyone knows any Indo players playing ?

I wanna watch Yulianto play and hope he can win the title !!!

[HoNgHoNg]

so who is going to watch this time???

[Bresis]

so who is going to watch this time???
I might be going to c Xuanze :p n to support the m'sian team
wat abt u?? r u going??

[Fook90]

Can anyone create a sub-forum for the Malaysia Open which will be held real soon ? Btw who is in charge of creating such stuff ?

I am very excited at the prospect of this upcoming event. Therefore plese grant my wish.

Thanks !!!

[kwun]

Can anyone create a sub-forum for the Malaysia Open which will be held real soon ? Btw who is in charge of creating such stuff ?

I am very excited at the prospect of this upcoming event. Therefore plese grant my wish.

Thanks !!!done!! forum for Malaysian Open 2004 is created. you guys better go watch and then write us a report on the tournament, ok? :)

[HoNgHoNg]

I might be going to c Xuanze :p n to support the m'sian team
wat abt u?? r u going??

i don think i can go.... travel like almost every month... i'm broke :(
how i wish i can c them again........ hiaz

[aiz_dean]

hello ;)

hey,,when is malaysian open going to be held and where?? plz tell me as soon as possible.. which court they use?? :confused:

[aiz_dean]

hey what's up guys??

i will support malaysian team.. forever :D
but Lin Dan plays good too.. and double from Denmark is really really great..
so who u guys support?? :rolleyes: think 1st..

[HoNgHoNg]

no info about the venue, schedule, official hotel...etc abt malaysia open yet??? :confused:
if anyone noe, kindly update us... thanx

[silvia]

no info about the venue, schedule, official hotel...etc abt malaysia open yet??? :confused:
if anyone noe, kindly update us... thanx

missy, are u tempted to go to watch?.....hehhehe

[HoNgHoNg]

missy, are u tempted to go to watch?.....hehhehe
hahaha abit............. r u tempted too???
donno who is the one tat ask me not to tempt u just now... hahaha
cos u have no resistance.... hahahha :p

[silvia]

hahaha abit............. r u tempted too???
donno who is the one tat ask me not to tempt u just now... hahaha
cos u have no resistance.... hahahha :p

hahha...last nite i went chck, actually there are straight flights fr sg to kuan..but exp...if take fr kl to kuan, is much more cheaper..and guess hotel in kuantan also nt very exp...frankly, i am tempted to go...but my dad will surely scold me , always travel here and thre.,...hehhehe

[HoNgHoNg]

hahha...last nite i went chck, actually there are straight flights fr sg to kuan..but exp...if take fr kl to kuan, is much more cheaper..and guess hotel in kuantan also nt very exp...frankly, i am tempted to go...but my dad will surely scold me , always travel here and thre.,...hehhehe

hahaha.... i guess we r both very tempted to go.... provided Lin Dan n Xuanze r going....... :D
but we got budget constraints n we have already been travelling quite a lot this few mths.....

[ants]

hahaha.... i guess we r both very tempted to go.... provided Lin Dan n Xuanze r going....... :D
but we got budget constraints n we have already been travelling quite a lot this few mths.....

Instead of watching them playing in the tourneys.. why don't just go to china and meet up with them. This will save you alot of money.

[HoNgHoNg]

Instead of watching them playing in the tourneys.. why don't just go to china and meet up with them. This will save you alot of money.

dont u noe tat watching them play is more interesting???
go china meet them? say was easier than done.... u noe where to find them? come on give me the address then........ :rolleyes:
n don u noe going china is more expensive than going malaysia? kaoz
u got problem with me n silvia going to c them is it???

[kusuma]

Hello Boys and girls,
can you someone write, what for players plays on the malaysia Open 2004.

Please sent me the list to my E-Mail-Adress: skelllner@aol.com

Thank you very much

Your sincerely

Stephan from Germany

[ants]

dont u noe tat watching them play is more interesting???
go china meet them? say was easier than done.... u noe where to find them? come on give me the address then........ :rolleyes:
n don u noe going china is more expensive than going malaysia? kaoz
u got problem with me n silvia going to c them is it???

Of course you and silvia can come to msia anytime. :) Well if i have the time to go China and meet Lidan or Xia or any China team player.. of course i would. But usually no time for that and my time clashes with them as well. I do know where to meet them.

[silvia]

Of course you and silvia can come to msia anytime. :) Well if i have the time to go China and meet Lidan or Xia or any China team player.. of course i would. But usually no time for that and my time clashes with them as well. I do know where to meet them.

u really know where to meet them in china??.,.,u go to their training centre.,..or where??...anyway do u know when the comfirm list of who are gg to msia open, will come out??.,,..heard that xuanze is nt gg to take part...that means xuanze will nt be gg to olympic too isit??, as this msia open is a warm match for the chns..so if they nt sending xuanze to this open, the chances are they nt gg to send xuanze for olympic too...

[*izzyC*]

u really know where to meet them in china??.,.,u go to their training centre.,..or where??...anyway do u know when the comfirm list of who are gg to msia open, will come out??.,,..heard that xuanze is nt gg to take part...that means xuanze will nt be gg to olympic too isit??, as this msia open is a warm match for the chns..so if they nt sending xuanze to this open, the chances are they nt gg to send xuanze for olympic too...

Don't worry... Maybe Xia has already been selected, so his coach doesn't want to risk him being injured just before the Olympics... That sounds better, right?? :)

[silvia]

Don't worry... Maybe Xia has already been selected, so his coach doesn't want to risk him being injured just before the Olympics... That sounds better, right?? :)

ya definately its sound better...hehhehehe :)

[mindy]

Hi!!! I am new here and was wondering if anyone can tell me where the Malaysia Open 2004 is held in Kuantan? How do I buy the tickets for the tournaments? Are they on sale yet and how much is it? Thank you very much....

[pptam]

Hi!!! I am new here and was wondering if anyone can tell me where the Malaysia Open 2004 is held in Kuantan? How do I buy the tickets for the tournaments? Are they on sale yet and how much is it? Thank you very much....


Good news for Honghong.

China will send their top three singles to Malaysia Open (lin, bao and Xia).

You can check the name list at www.thestar.com.my

However there is no information like which stadium and schedule. They like to do thing at last minute :D

Kuantan is a nice place for weekend holiday beside enjoying the local food you can enjoy the beautiful sceneries along the beach.

(I sound like the Malaysia Tourism Board member, promoting kuantan :p )

Who is interested to go?

[ants]

Good news for Honghong.

China will send their top three singles to Malaysia Open (lin, bao and Xia).

You can check the name list at www.thestar.com.my

However there is no information like which stadium and schedule. They like to do thing at last minute :D

Kuantan is a nice place for weekend holiday beside enjoying the local food you can enjoy the beautiful sceneries along the beach.

(I sound like the Malaysia Tourism Board member, promoting kuantan :p )

Who is interested to go?

I may be planning to go. :) Either as a guest or helping out in stringing. Well of coz i will not get paid as a stringer..just do stringing whenever i like.

[- 73* -]

xia's going to the malaysia open...

all top chinese players will be going according to www.chinabadminton.com

[jaclyn]

year...xia is going.
but i cant go 2 the malaysia open :(

[pptam]

I may be planning to go. :) Either as a guest or helping out in stringing. Well of coz i will not get paid as a stringer..just do stringing whenever i like.

Hi ants

Do you have any idea where is this Supka Stadium located?
ANy landmark or nearby hotels?

[ants]

Hi ants

Do you have any idea where is this Supka Stadium located?
ANy landmark or nearby hotels?

Actually i have no idea.. this will be my first time to kuantan in ages.. the place may have changed since the last time i go there. and also i will be following some pll who is from the organising comittee of the tourney. maybe i will try to ask them where is the location...

[jkusmanto]

Anybody knows the official web-site of Malaysia Open ?

[chinadoll]

Anybody knows the official web-site of Malaysia Open ?i cannot find any Malaysia Open website in worldbadminton.com too
how should we check for the results? :confused:

[mirrura]

i cannot find any Malaysia Open website in worldbadminton.com too
how should we check for the results? :confused:

Yep, that's just too bad. Have to wait for fans who go and watch and post it here, or else we'll have to wait for the next day for the news :(

Does anybody know the schedule? Like, Tuesday 29 June, will it be the qualifying round or first round or what?? When will the matches in the main draw commence for each category?

I can't access to the woldbadminton.net either. Whenever I try to enter the page, a blank, white page will appear in front me. :confused: Am I the only one facing this problem?

[Woven]

ne1 know whats the official website for this event????:confused: :confused: :confused:

[flint]

Does anybody know the schedule? Like, Tuesday 29 June, will it be the qualifying round or first round or what?? When will the matches in the main draw commence for each category?

I can't access to the woldbadminton.net either. Whenever I try to enter the page, a blank, white page will appear in front me. :confused: Am I the only one facing this problem?[/QUOTE]

yeah me too i've been experiencing this for quite a while already. i can only access to the world rankings page.

[Maz]

Yeah, I'm getting that blank page too when I click on the 'latest results' link to the Malaysian Open. I'm not terribly concerned as WorldBadminton.net usually has a delay in delivering results. I doubt there is an official website for the Open, but I guess there is a delay as results have to be relayed to WorldBadminton.net for the eventual posting of results...

[chinadoll]

Yep, that's just too bad. Have to wait for fans who go and watch and post it here, or else we'll have to wait for the next day for the news :(

Does anybody know the schedule? Like, Tuesday 29 June, will it be the qualifying round or first round or what?? When will the matches in the main draw commence for each category?

I can't access to the woldbadminton.net either. Whenever I try to enter the page, a blank, white page will appear in front me. :confused: Am I the only one facing this problem?is the match being broadcast in malaysia?
can those staying in malaysia update us the results if you all are watching it?
thanks alot

[jug8man]

well qualifying rounds are over.
some qualifiers had to play 2 games to get into the main draw.
as you know mostly are malaysians. only three are foreigners at this stage. notable entries include former malaysian open men's single champion james chua. not sure if he's through though. :confused: will try to update when i get news from friends on site ;)

tomorrow should be more interesting where young upstarts from the qualifiers may cause upsets?????? :eek: who knows.

[wilfredlgf]

Gosh, because of Euro 2004, I had been away from badminton for a while, knowing that Malaysia Open is coming, spending more time at the "Euro Football Championships 2004" thread than here! ;)

I will be back next week, comrades.

[libra]

I just read this thread and being and being form Kuantan originally, I'll try answer some of the questions posed here...

From Thestar online:

TODAY’S PROGRAMME
9.00am: Qualifying tournament.
11.00am: Men’s singles first round.
1.15pm: Mixed doubles first round.
5.00pm: Men’s singles second round.
6.30pm: Women’s doubles first round.
8.45pm: Men’s doubles first round.

Someone was asking where the hall is, I read that it will be in Indra Mahkota which is about 10 minutes (north) of Kuantan town. Landmark? The racecourse is the closest thing I can think of.

No sign of a webpage. Perhaps someone with decent background can contact BAM and make them a proposal to do the web pages for competions in Malaysia in the future... now that'd be a good idea.

Hope that helps.

[springcoming]

did James Chua pass the q round and enter the main draw???
THANKS
any official website for this event? where can i get the lastest results? :confused:

[shuyi]

Yes. James Chua entered the main draw.
http://www.thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2004/6/30/sports/8332081&sec=sports



did James Chua pass the q round and enter the main draw???
THANKS
any official website for this event? where can i get the lastest results? :confused:

[eugene]

Wong lost to Ramusen in 1st round by 4-15�15-4�10-15

[hcyong]

I'll be going to Kuantan this weekend. Staying with a friend. He will also be catching the action. Can't wait.

[seven]

Kenneth Jonassen lost to Shoji Sato 17-16 in the decider!!! :eek:

[shasa03]

when is indo playing..???

[chinadoll]

no daily schedules of the matches? :confused:

[wl2172]

Congratulations to Choong and Lee, they have managed to pass a very tough first round against Indonesian "top" scratch pair. Well Done. :)

[jkusmanto]

Where did you guys get the result ?

[shasa03]

Chinese players are the ones to beat, says Lin DanKUANTAN: Call it arrogance or just plain confidence. But when world number Lin Dan speaks his mind, you have to take notice.

Like when he was asked which singles player he dreaded playing the most in a tournament, Lin Dan said that no player outside China was capable of beating him at the moment.

Having chalked up an impressive record of only one defeat in a run stretching more than 30 matches since October last year, he should know what he is talking about.

Since losing 4-15, 4-15 in the German Open final in September 2003 to South Korean Lee Hyun-il, the 21-year-old has won the Hong Kong Open, China Open, Swiss Open and the All-England Championships as well as staying unbeaten in the first singles throughout China’s successful Thomas Cup qualifiers and Finals campaign.

The only blot in his resume was the 13-15, 10-15 semi-final loss to compatriot Bao Chunlai in the Japan Open in April.

“Judging from the way the Chinese shuttlers are playing at the moment, I can safely say that we are the ones to beat in every competition,� said Lin Dan, who is the top seed in the ongoing Malaysian Open badminton championships here, in a rare interview with the Malaysian press yesterday.

“In fact, the motivation to do well in the Malaysian Open is great as China’s Olympic line-up has yet to be named and this is everybody’s last chance to impress the coaches.�

Lin Dan and Chen Hong are tipped to be included for Athens, with the third singles ...slot a toss-up between Xia Xuanze and Bao Chunlai.

Lin Dan attributes his success to discipline and sacrifices made since childhood.

The shuttler, who hails from the Fujian district, has not returned home to visit his parents for the past five years.

“I train in Beijing and am constantly on the move to compete in tournaments. I only get to meet my parents once a year when they make a short trip to see me play in a competition in southern China.

“I used to miss them a lot, but now it is not so bad as I keep in touch with my family through SMS (Short Message Service),� explained Lin Dan, who hardly broke sweat in registering a 15-3, 15-0 first round win over Hasbullah Hafiz of Malaysia.

The win sets him up for a second round meeting against another Malaysian, Lee Tsuen Seng, today.

The two players last met in the third round of the China Open in November last year, with Lin Dan winning in straight games.

Unlike Lin Dan, Tsuen Seng has endured a year he’d rather forget.

Even the player himself admitted that his performance at the recent Thomas Cup was one of the worst in his playing career.

But Tsuen Seng comes into the Malaysian Open confident of putting up a fight against the top seed. The Malaysian defeated Spain’s Sergio Llopis 15-7, 15-4 in his first round match yesterday.

“After my disastrous performance in the Thomas Cup, I have worked hard to improve my game. I am playing with more confidence now.

“Although it will be a tall order to topple Lin Dan, I believe that I can put up a good fight, especially if I can maintain my level of play in the first round,� said Tsuen Seng.

[shuyi]

MIXED DOUBLES

Second Round:

[1] Zhang Jun/Gao Ling (CHN) bt Robert Blair/Natalie Munt (ENG) 15-11, 15-7;

[8] Jens Eriksen/Mette Schjoldager (DEN) bt Titon Gustaman/Lelyana Daisy Chandra (INA) 15-0, 15-9;

[4] Sudket Prapakamol/Saralee Thungthongkam (THA) bt Devin Lahardi/Tetty Yunita (INA) 15-9, 15-11;

[7] Nova Widianto/Vita Marissa (INA) bt Thomas Laybourn/Pernille Harder (DEN) 15-5, 15-2;

[6] BOE Mathias/Rikke Olsen (DEN) bt Songpol Anukritayawan/Duang-Anong Arunkesorn (THA) 15-5, 15-3;

[3] Nathan Robertson/Emms Gail (ENG) bt Fairuzizuan Tazari/Ooi Sock Ai (MAS) 15-10, 15-7;

[5] Chen Qiqiu/Zhao Tingting (CHN) bt Anggun Nugroho/Eny Widiowati (INA) 15-13, 15-3;

[2] Kim Yong-hyun/Lee Hyo-jung (KOR) bt Tadashi Ohtsuka/Shizuka Yamamoto (JPN) 13-15, 15-4, 15-7.

WOMEN'S SINGLES

First Round:

[1] Gong Ruina (CHN) bt Tine Rasmussen (DEN) 11-7, 11-5;

Yao Jie (NED) bt Sitee Prucksapaisarnsilp (THA) 11-0, 11-3;

[6] Jun Jae-youn (KOR) bt Juliane Schenk (GER) 11-2, 11-9;

Kanako Yonekura (JPN) bt Kelly Morgan (WAL) 11-8, 11-3;

[3] Zhou Mi (CHN) w.o. Dolores Marco (ESP);

Jiang Yanmei (SIN) bt Silvi Antarini (INA) 11-6, 11-1;

[5] Xie Xingfang (CHN) bt Ling Wan-ting (HKG) 11-1, 11-5;

Petya Nedeltcheva (BUL) bt Lydia Cheah (MAS) 11-0, 11-4;

Xu Huaiwen (GER) bt Marina Andrievskaya (SWE) 11-3, 11-6;

[8] Pi Hongyang (FRA) bt Seo Yoon-hee (KOR) 11-5, 11-9;

Nicole Grether (GER) bt Lai Khai Ping (MAS) 11-7, 11-1;

[4] Mia Audina Tjiptawan (NED) bt Miho Tanaka (JPN) 3-11, 11-3, 13-10;

Salakjit Ponsana (THA) bt Li Li (SIN) 9-11, 11-6, 11-4;

[7] Camilla Martin (DEN) bt Anu Weckstrom (FIN) 11-2, 11-6;

Kaori Mori (JPN) bt Tracey Hallam (ENG) 11-13, 11-7, 11-1;

[2] Zhang Ning (CHN) bt Firdasari Adrianti (INA) 11-9, 11-2.

[kwun]

folks,

if you post an article here, please cite the source. give the person who spend time and energy writing them some credit. thanks!

[shuyi]

[1] Lin Dan (CHN) bt Lee Tsuen Seng (MAS) 15-4, 15-7;

Muhammad Hafiz Hashim (MAS) bt Marleve Mainaky (INA) 15-8, 17-14;

[7] Sony Dwi Kuncoro (INA) bt Agus Hariyanto (HKG) 15-10, 15-7;

Park Sung-hwan (KOR) bt [16] Niels-Christian Kaldau (DEN) 15-6, 15-8;

Peter Rasmussen (DEN) bt Bjoern Joppien (GER) 15-4, 15-3;

Shoji Sato (JPN) bt Dicky Palyama (NED) 15-3, 15-4;

[6] Xia Xuanze (CHN) bt Marcus Jansson (SWE) 15-4, 15-8;

[11] Chen Yu (CHN) bt Kuan Beng Hong (MAS) 15-10, 3-15, 15-6;

[13] Lee Chong Wei (MAS) bt Hidetaka Yamada (JPN) 15-12, 15-2;

[5] Peter Gade (DEN) bt Yeoh Kay Bin (MAS) 15-4, 15-11;

[10] Roslin Hashim (MAS) bt James Chua (MAS) 15-12, 15-5;

[4] Bao Chunlai (CHN) bt Salim Sameon (MAS) 15-1, 15-3;

[9] Taufik Hidayat (INA) bt Antti Viitikko (FIN) 15-10, 15-5;

[8] Ronald Susilo (SIN) bt Ismail Saman (MAS) 15-6, 15-5;

[14] Ng Wei (HKG) bt Andrew Smith (ENG) 15-1, 15-7;

[2] Chen Hong (CHN) bt Boonsak Ponsana (THA) 15-10, 17-15.

[springcoming]

thank u very much shuyi
you are faster than the official website!!! :D
poor boonsak...

[Fook90]

According to Shuyi, many top players such as Marleve Mainaky, Agus Hariyanto and of course, Boonsak Ponsana. He gave Chen Hong a good game and generally speaking, not many players can take so much points off such a composed player. And Marleve Mainaky too gave Hafiz Hashim a good game but Agus Hariyanto was easily defeated by Sony Dwi Kuncoro. I wonder what has got into him recently. He used to be among the top 10s.

[Fook90]

Congratulations to Choong and Lee, they have managed to pass a very tough first round against Indonesian "top" scratch pair. Well Done. :)

Damn ! How could Candra and Limpele allow themselves to lose to a pair whom they usually could defeat with their usual partners. Anyway, Tan Fook is my favourite player and I would definitely hope he could excel in this tournament before attaining greater heights at Athens.

And I would appeal to all who catch Malaysian channels, e.g. TV 1 and 2, to brief me about any live broadcast. Thanx !!!

[springcoming]

any news of the 3rd round of ms?

[seven]

A few upsets today :
Park Sung Hwan beat Sony in straight sets 15-10 15-10
Lee Chong Wei beat Peter Gade 12-15 15-3 17-16 !!!!!
Ronald Susilo beat Taufik 13-15 15-9 15-8
(that's it for Indonesia!)

Quarter-finals line-up :

Lin Dan vs Park Sung Hwan
Peter Rasmussen vs Xia Xuanze
Lee Chong Wei vs Bao Chunlai
Ronald Susilo vs Chen Hong

(potentially 4 chinese in the semis...)

[seven]

Youngsters Markis Kidho and Hendra Setiawan sent Fu Haifeng and Cai Yun packing 17-16 15-12!!! :eek:

They will meat their teammates Alven and Luluk tomorrow in quarter finals...

[chibe_K]

I see many new names, looks like nations are preparing the young guns since the experienced ones are going to retire after olympics ! :)

[kwun]

Youngsters Markis Kidho and Hendra Setiawan sent Fu Haifeng and Cai Yun packing 17-16 15-12!!! :eek:

They will meat their teammates Alven and Luluk tomorrow in quarter finals...
wow. that's a big one! they were slated to be one of the favorites. i am sure LiYB will be steaming again.

the MS race between the 4 Chinese is still to be seen. Ronald is on a roll lately and we will see if he can extend his Japan Open win.

[LazyBuddy]

Youngsters Markis Kidho and Hendra Setiawan sent Fu Haifeng and Cai Yun packing 17-16 15-12!!! :eek:



This further proved coach Tang's quote regarding to the rising stars on CHN MD: "yeah, we are better now... but to be consistent and to be top lvl, still need work to be done and more time to prove..."

Way to go, on the consistency.

[seven]

Well, the problem is that Ronald has a catastrophic head-to-head record against Chen Hong (0-8 !!!) and I don't know whether he can overcome this psychologically...
just wait and see!

I find Japanese Shoji Sato is being quite impressive too : after beating Kenneth Jonassen in the first round (17-16 in the decider), he thrashed Dicky Palyama 15-3 15-4 and nearly won today against in-form former world champion Peter Rasmussen!! (finally lost 7-15 17-14 15-12...)

[wl2172]

Yes, Shoji Sato is the best MS in Japan, he is quite young as well.

[MinZen]

Hi,

here is another link to malaysia open:

http://www.geocities.com/masopen2004/index.html

Minzen

[alzgodemort]

The game between xia and rasmussen will be exciting... 2 ex world champion meeting each other... :D

i hope rasmussen will win tough

[ye333]

This further proved coach Tang's quote regarding to the rising stars on CHN MD: "yeah, we are better now... but to be consistent and to be top lvl, still need work to be done and more time to prove..."

Way to go, on the consistency.

Yeah. After watching those double pairs in the last century, e.g., Ricky/Rexy
or Gunawan/Wijaya, it seems that Cai/Fu still have a long way to go to really
get into the top level. They are doing well in the last two years just because
those good pairs are getting old.

[ye333]

The game between xia and rasmussen will be exciting... 2 ex world champion meeting each other... :D

Now we'll see what would happen if Sang/Zheng didn't win in the Thomas Cup final...

And, according to what I read about the playing style of Lee Chongwei, the match
between him and Bao should be interesting...

[springcoming]

i hope the final four will be:
lin. rasmussen, bao and susilo
however lee choong wei is quite hard be beaten...

who could offer me the schedule today
no information on www.thestar.com.my

[wl2172]

I think Chen Hong should be able to beat Susilo.

[springcoming]

I think Chen Hong should be able to beat Susilo.
what about xia xuanze?

[Jofianty]

Youngsters Markis Kidho and Hendra Setiawan sent Fu Haifeng and Cai Yun packing 17-16 15-12!!! :eek:
They will meat their teammates Alven and Luluk tomorrow in quarter finals...


Woow... i'm shock Fu/Cai Lost to Markis Kidho and Hendra Setiawan :eek:
u said that Kidho/Setiawan will meat their teammates Alven and Luluk
that's means they r indonesian pair but I've never heard their name (Markis Kidho and Hendra Setiawan ). r they new pair or what?

[Sandy]

WOMEN'S SINGLES

First Round:

[4] Mia Audina Tjiptawan (NED) bt Miho Tanaka (JPN) 3-11, 11-3, 13-10;




It should be,

[4] Mia Audina Tjiptawan (NED) bt Maria Kristin (INA) 3-11, 11-3, 13-10;

[Loh]

I think Chen Hong should be able to beat Susilo.

I hope not! :D

Susilo seems to be stronger mentally after having beaten Bao at the Japan Open and Taufik (13-15, 15-9, 15-8) here in the 3rd Round.

Chen Hong did not have an easy victory over Boonsak (15-10, 17-15) and Ng Wei (15-10, 13.-15, 15-5) and I am hoping for an upset for Susilo, who is counting on his fitness to overcome Chen. But Chen used to be extremely fit. I'm not sure of his condition now but if his matches against Boonsak and Ng are any indication, he seems to be quite fit. Susilo has to play above himself if he wants a win badly. :)

[jug8man]

i hope chen hong beats susilo and chong wei beats bao.

so they can finally have their rematch from last years malaysian open final. :)

im hoping chong wei makes it all way to the final so there will be live coverage here in malaysia :p


go chong wei. malaysia pasti (sure) boleh (can)!!!!!


i think rasmussen is a real darkhorse among the quater finalist. he might even go all the way at the expense of Lin Dan and Xia.

i can smell the hate mail coming :D

[seven]

Woow... i'm shock Fu/Cai Lost to Markis Kidho and Hendra Setiawan :eek:
u said that Kidho/Setiawan will meat their teammates Alven and Luluk
that's means they r indonesian pair but I've never heard their name (Markis Kidho and Hendra Setiawan ). r they new pair or what?
yes, they are one of the young and upcoming indonesian pairs...

[Syaoran_Style]

Today Mia audina Vs Pi Hongyan
Go hooongyaaaaann!!!! ;)

[Go Gade]

Does anyone now if the quarterfinals is finished???
Kom så Peter Rasmussen, jeg ved du kan!!

[Go Gade]

I can't believe that Peter Gade lost to Lee Chong Wei:confused:

[Chesire Cat]

hey go gade

can u teach me danish since i am trying haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaard to learn it right now LOL its really difficult

[Faisal]

Today Mia audina Vs Pi Hongyan
Go hooongyaaaaann!!!! ;)

Go AUDINAaaaaaaaaa

[Syaoran_Style]

LooL =p :D :D

[peace]

Hi...

I'm really diappointed when I heard that my favourite pair CAI YUN/FU HAIFENG lost to the young Indonesian. I'm very surprised because I've never heard the name of the Indonesians before. Who are they ? I think they're really new.
But, I hope CAI YUN/FU HAIFENG will be better in the next olympics and they can win the gold. Bravo China ! Zhong Guo Dui Jia You !!

[Fook90]

I am not sure about of this news. But I am speaking from what I had heard from my friends. So you guys are feel to make any corrections.

I feel that Indonesia are producing some young guns. Pairs like Joko Riyadi, Hendra Gunawan and Hendra Setiawan, Markis Kido are starting to make their presence known. Joko and Hendra got to round 3 and was knocked out by third seeds veteran Choong and Lee. And Markis and Hendra despactched the top pair for this tournament to set up a quater final encounter with compatriots Alven and Luluk.

I think that they would take over the older players like Candra and Flandy after they retire after the Olympics Malaysia can depend on players Koo Kien Keat and Chan Chong Ming to keep their doubles' hopes alive. Whereas, China have firmly established Cai, Fu and Sang, Zheng in the top 10. But I have yet to see any new pairs coming from other powerhouses like, South Korea and Denmark

Btw could anyone brief us about the quarter-finals encounters today. Thanx very much

[Mag]

The style of Fu/Cai is very characteristic of a young pair. It's about shuttle-whacking -- speed and power, not so much thinking. An older pair might not be able to keep up with their tempo, but might beat them with better tactics.

My guess is that this young Indonesian pair matched Fu/Cai in terms of speed and power, and the Chinese pair simply were not experienced enough to realize this and switch into another style of playing.

[wl2172]

Very true from Mag. Cai/Fu gets very pumped up in a match. They need to learn to be more composed and thoughtful.

[mihun]

2 July
Park bt Lin Dan--15-12 15-5
Xia bt Rasmussen--15-12 12-15 15-6
Lee CW bt Bao CL--15-10 15-11
Chen Hong bt Susilo--15-9 15-11

[wl2172]

Malaysian MD is doing well, Tan and Ong defeated top thai pair and Choong/Lee defeated Sang/Zhang. This means that there will be a Malaysian pair in the final.

Also, I have a good feeling about Lee CW this time, I think he can beat Chen Hong if he maintains his form.

Well Done!!!

[alia-bad]

not a good game for lin dan,huh?


2 July
Park bt Lin Dan--15-12 15-5
Xia bt Rasmussen--15-12 12-15 15-6
Lee CW bt Bao CL--15-10 15-11
Chen Hong bt Susilo--15-9 15-11

[ye333]

2 July
Park bt Lin Dan--15-12 15-5
Xia bt Rasmussen--15-12 12-15 15-6
Lee CW bt Bao CL--15-10 15-11
Chen Hong bt Susilo--15-9 15-11
Interesting that the Lin and Bao, who already have their
Olympic position secured, both lost. Let's see which one
of Xia and Chen can go further. :-)

[casey]

Did anybody watch the game between Lin and Park? Was Lin played below his normal par?

[abedeng]

Too tense, that's the problem with Lin Dan. In this tournament he seems to be more rattled than necessary. It already showed when he played Hafiz Hashim.

[Go Gade]

hey go gade

can u teach me danish since i am trying haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaard to learn it right now LOL its really difficult
Yes, of course i would do so!! :p :p

[chinadoll]

i would say there's quite a few unexpected results....
let's see if Malaysia Open will end up like Korea Open with Xia Xuanze vs Chen Hong :rolleyes:

[ants]

Lee Chong Wei may be able to win over Chen Hong this time.. we will just have to see...

[wl2172]

The Chinese have been winning most of the titles lately, lets hope Lee Chong Wei can put a stop to that.

Park Sung Hwan looks very promising, good for South Korea.

[Faisal]

Audina lost against Pi! :eek: :mad: :(

[FEND.]

GO LEE CHONG WEI!!! Malaysia Boleh!!

[chinadoll]

i hope china can win...
XD has zhang jun / gao ling... hopefully they can win
WS has all top 3 gals there, no doubt one of them will clinch the title
MS has only 2 guys left, hopefully one of them can win
WD i think gao ling / huang sui stand a pretty high chance
MD has both team lost.... hiazzzzz :(

[jug8man]

lee chong wei beat chen hong

after all the disputes, after all the mind games, chen hong lost with a smile on his face and shook chong wei's hand. much like he did last year when he won. such a true sport man.

i guess he knew that tonight, no matter what, he did lose to a player that performed better in tonight's event.

come olympics, i support both of you chong wei and chen hong! i hope chen hong is selected of course ;)

[Syaoran_Style]

YEAAAAHHH HONGYAN WON!!! No she beat miiia i'm sure she can beat the tall zhang ning =))))
ALLEZZZ HONGYAAAAN VASSYYY DONNE TOI A FOND!!!

[chinadoll]

YEAAAAHHH HONGYAN WON!!! No she beat miiia i'm sure she can beat the tall zhang ning =))))
ALLEZZZ HONGYAAAAN VASSYYY DONNE TOI A FOND!!!zhang ning won 11-2, 11-5 :p

[Syaoran_Style]

zhang ning won 11-2, 11-5 :p

ahhhhhhhhhh OMG ....noooo noooooo :( :( :(
='((((((
i am depressed !!!
hahahhaahaha no no i must stay fair play lol
congratulation to zhang ning =))
i wish hongyan will do better for the OG =)
now she beat mia ..she can go far :D

[wilfredlgf]

I've been 'away' for about three weeks from badminton and had not been following Malaysian Open much due to Euro 2004. And holy mackerel! Lee Chong Wei is da man! He beat his bogeyman (not really, but close), the bogey who defeated him last year in KK at the same tournament. Either he is getting better or Chen Hong is getting crap, I hope it's the former.

And Park Sung Hwan beats Lin Dan! As Kwun mentioned, it's one of the three reasons:

1. Peak too early.
2. Lost of focus.
3. Avoiding injury, warm up match.

This must serve as a 'positive' news for badminton camps which is not of the Red Republic and we have also seen Bao crash.

Truly, I have one true hope for Lee CW - to go and prove that he is not a jaguh kampung* which a lot of Malaysian singles had been called down the years. He must also prove his worth at Athens, Indonesia, Korea, England, everywhere.

* literal translation means 'village champion'.

[wl2172]

lee chong wei beat chen hong

after all the disputes, after all the mind games, chen hong lost with a smile on his face and shook chong wei's hand. much like he did last year when he won. such a true sport man.

i guess he knew that tonight, no matter what, he did lose to a player that performed better in tonight's event.

come olympics, i support both of you chong wei and chen hong! i hope chen hong is selected of course ;)

Chen Hong has always been a great sportsman, no doubt about that. Win or lose(mostly win for him :) ), he is always OK with it. Maybe that's why he is a world champion.

[Jonno]

I'm very disappointed that Robertson and Emms had to pull out of the mixed doubles due to Gail having a stomach bug. I'm sure they would have won the semi-final, and it would have been interesting in the final. Does anyone know who won the other mixed semi?

Congratulations to Lee Chong Wei, he looks like a great prospect and will mix it with the best of the world for some time. Does anyone think that Chen Hong is now going to struggle to qualify for the Olympics?

[yanglu_ca]

XIA lost, what a pitty

[wl2172]

I'm very disappointed that Robertson and Emms had to pull out of the mixed doubles due to Gail having a stomach bug. I'm sure they would have won the semi-final, and it would have been interesting in the final. Does anyone know who won the other mixed semi?

Congratulations to Lee Chong Wei, he looks like a great prospect and will mix it with the best of the world for some time. Does anyone think that Chen Hong is now going to struggle to qualify for the Olympics?

I think Chen Hong may make it at the expense of Xia, just a feeling.

[JR]

When will the mensdoubles be played?? Please post the results of Laybourn and Steffensen as sson as you know!!

JR

[seawell]

When will the mensdoubles be played?? Please post the results of Laybourn and Steffensen as sson as you know!!

JR :)


:(
LAYBOURN/STEFFENSEN 1:2 HADIYANTO/ALVEN

[Zax]

I would not make to many conclusions for the olympics, based on the malaysian open results.

Audina's loss, some of the Chinese (cai/fu, lin dan, etc.) losing early... let's not forget it's all just a training before the real thing in Athens.

Steffensen/Laybourn lost 13-15, 15-5, 15-10 to Hadiyanto/Alven, after surprisingly beating Lundgaard/Eriksen in the quarters.

How's the recovery going, Jonas?

[New_Guy04]

who's gonna win, park sung hwan or lee chong wei?

park beat sony, lin, and xia:eek:

and lee beat gade, bao, and chen:eek:

it looks pretty even in that matter,

btw what happened? how did these two make it to the finals? fluke or did the other players go easy on them?

[rwijaja]

any body got videos from malaysian open to share in emule?

[leonheart88]

Malaysia Boleh:d :d :d :d :d

[sheelay]

CHong Wei finally did it! He defeated Park 15-3,15-12 to clinch the title!

[bigmojo]

lee chong wei beat chen hong

after all the disputes, after all the mind games, chen hong lost with a smile on his face and shook chong wei's hand. much like he did last year when he won. such a true sport man.

;)I dont ever recall any match where at the end the players did not shake hands. Its a public display of common courtesy, not really indicative of being a good sportsman. Please point me in the direction of which matches you have witnessed where the players did not shake hands at the end of the match.
:eek:

The term 'jaguh kampung' was coined by the Indonesians. It was clearly a case of sour grapes because they were jealous of Malaysia who was a badminton superpower at one time. (maybe still are)

:D

[wl2172]

I dont ever recall any match where at the end the players did not shake hands. Its a public display of common courtesy, not really indicative of being a good sportsman. Please point me in the direction of which matches you have witnessed where the players did not shake hands at the end of the match.
:eek:

The term 'jaguh kampung' was coined by the Indonesians. It was clearly a case of sour grapes because they were jealous of Malaysia who was a badminton superpower at one time. (maybe still are)

:D

I am a huge Malaysian fan as well, but I cannot detect any ill feelings from jud8men's comments. Chen Hong is a great sportsman, and lost with dignity.

[jug8man]

I am a huge Malaysian fan as well, but I cannot detect any ill feelings from jud8men's comments. Chen Hong is a great sportsman, and lost with dignity.


well said friend.

but just to point it out, it was not the hand shaking of hands that showed chen hong's sportmanship, but the sincererity in his eyes and that huge smile on his face when he congratulated LCW. after an exhaustive match i dont think many man could fake such a gesture. :)

the term 'jaguh kampung' is just to much i feel. there is no sport where an individual is expected to win championships after championships. even CTF/LWW and WCH get lots of heat from home fans though they reach finals but just fail to bring home the title. it just aint right.

[libra]

well said friend.

but just to point it out, it was not the hand shaking of hands that showed chen hong's sportmanship, but the sincererity in his eyes and that huge smile on his face when he congratulated LCW. after an exhaustive match i dont think many man could fake such a gesture. :)

the term 'jaguh kampung' is just to much i feel. there is no sport where an individual is expected to win championships after championships. even CTF/LWW and WCH get lots of heat from home fans though they reach finals but just fail to bring home the title. it just aint right.

If anyone's ever seen Marleve Mainaiky after a match you'll see how gracefully he accepts both victory and defect. I've often seen him patting his victorious/beaten opponent on the back after shaking hands. I like the sportsmanship he shows.

The term 'Jaguh Kampung' was I think quite suited to Rashid Sidek. Nearly unbeatable in Stadium Negara (that's where most of the big competitions were held back then) he performed below expectations almost every other time.

[SmashingBird]

I dont ever recall any match where at the end the players did not shake hands. Its a public display of common courtesy, not really indicative of being a good sportsman. Please point me in the direction of which matches you have witnessed where the players did not shake hands at the end of the match.
:eek:


:D

Taufik vs. Lee TS

[jug8man]

Taufik vs. Lee TS

yup, that's a good example. i remember Taufik beating Erik Hoyer Larsen. Taufik won and threw his racquet into the air and it hit Erik. i dont think they shook hands on that occasion. but i could be wrong.

cananybody confirm this?

[bigmojo]

I am a huge Malaysian fan as well, but I cannot detect any ill feelings from jud8men's comments. Chen Hong is a great sportsman, and lost with dignity.
I agree with you in that I too did not detect any ill feelings from jud8men's comments. I think you may have misconstrued my post. Please reread it. I did not pass any judgement on Chen Hong's character. I merely said that the act of shaking hands at the end of a match is a public display of courtesy and not really indicative of being a good sportsman. If you disagree with me on this point then you are in effect saying that players who shake hands after a match are good sportsman. I chose to disagree on this point.

I was interested in finding out which particular matches where the players did not shake hands which to me seems to be quite rare occasions.

[wl2172]

I agree with you in that I too did not detect any ill feelings from jud8men's comments. I think you may have misconstrued my post. Please reread it. I did not pass any judgement on Chen Hong's character. I merely said that the act of shaking hands at the end of a match is a public display of courtesy and not really indicative of being a good sportsman. If you disagree with me on this point then you are in effect saying that players who shake hands after a match are good sportsman. I chose to disagree on this point.

I was interested in finding out which particular matches where the players did not shake hands which to me seems to be quite rare occasions.

Frankly, I really don't feel like arguing with you. The fact that you belittled Chen Hong's sincerety for Chong Wei's first major victory just didn't go down well with me. You were being too businesslike...to be precise, too matter-of-fact in passing your judgement. I have played in many tournaments myself and I really appreciate and respect a sincere opponent who truely acknowledge that you were just the better that day, not just coming up to the net and "touching" your hand without even looking at you.

[Syaoran_Style]

Nobody has some pix from malaysia open??... :)

[bigmojo]

The fact that you belittled Chen Hong's sincerety for Chong Wei's first major victory just didn't go down well with me.

The following is exactly what I originally posted:
"I dont ever recall any match where at the end the players did not shake hands. Its a public display of common courtesy, not really indicative of being a good sportsman. Please point me in the direction of which matches you have witnessed where the players did not shake hands at the end of the match."
Show me where I belittled Chen Hong or else retract your statement.

[SmashingBird]

I think BigMojo means that shaking hands after a match for pros are common or else it would show they are not being a good sport but doesn't neccessary show good sportsmanship but he didn't mean to say Chen Hong wasn't being a good sportsmanship because WL2127 stated that Chen Hong was hugging and kissing Wei after the match which did show good sportsmanship and wasn't for public courtesy which is true and BigMojo agreed on just that shaking hands don't mean good sportsmanship but Chen Hong was a good sportsmanship while Lin Dan wasn't because he wouldn't let Peter Gade change the shuttle and took off his shirt after the match which shows he doesn't show too much respect for his opponent and makes his opponent not want to hug him afterwards which makes the public thinks his opponent wasn't being a good sports like WL2127 stated that shaking hands shows that but BigMojo tells us why it wouldn't.

[taneepak]

I don't think bigmojo said anything unbecoming or had any intention of showing any disrespect. As a matter of fact, it is not inconceivable for very bad sportsmen to exchange handshakes in a perfunctory manner. Lets not a mountain out of a molehill.

[jug8man]

but just to point it out, it was not the hand shaking of hands that showed chen hong's sportmanship, but the sincererity in his eyes and that huge smile on his face when he congratulated LCW. after an exhaustive match i dont think many man could fake such a gesture. :)



to bigmojo.

just want to know. does this answer your earlier question or does your question really have nothing to do with chen hong's and LCW's match.
if the CH LCW match is just a window dressing in that (your) question, i suggest we open a new thread to discuss your topic, being as hot as it is. so as to avoid future misconception of your message as well as to eliminate all links to the outcome of the discussion with the perceived sportsmanship of those two players in the forum.

but i must say that i dont think there was much to argue about in my original post. but that is just my opinion.

[Brave_Turtle]

I think BigMojo means that shaking hands after a match for pros are common or else it would show they are not being a good sport but doesn't neccessary show good sportsmanship but he didn't mean to say Chen Hong wasn't being a good sportsmanship because WL2127 stated that Chen Hong was hugging and kissing Wei after the match which did show good sportsmanship and wasn't for public courtesy which is true and BigMojo agreed on just that shaking hands don't mean good sportsmanship but Chen Hong was a good sportsmanship while Lin Dan wasn't because he wouldn't let Peter Gade change the shuttle and took off his shirt after the match which shows he doesn't show too much respect for his opponent and makes his opponent not want to hug him afterwards which makes the public thinks his opponent wasn't being a good sports like WL2127 stated that shaking hands shows that but BigMojo tells us why it wouldn't.


Totally Agree, Lin Dan doesn't show any sign of sportmanship. I hope he won't win Olympic :mad:

[bigmojo]

to bigmojo.

just want to know. does this answer your earlier question or does your question really have nothing to do with chen hong's and LCW's match.


You are right. My posting had nothing to do with the 'sportsmanship' of Chen Hong or LCW. I merely made an observation that shaking hands after a match is not indicative of good sportsmanship. One poster here correctly used the word 'perfunctory', and thats just it, the shaking of hands is a perfunctory gesture and a public display of common courtesy but I had not meant that as a description of Chen Hong's intention in his handshake with LCW. I find Chen Hong to be the least arrogant and brash of the Chinese singles players and as such I have the most respect for him.

I can understand everyone here getting 'hot under the collar' as they had thought I was being derogatory in my post regarding Chen Hong. That was never my intention. It was a general observation regarding 'hand shaking' after matches. I did not intend it to refer specifically to the CH-LCW match.

jug8man, I dont understand your reaction at all. There was no 'ill will' in my post. I merely asked as to which matches where the players did not shake hands. I guess my 'tone' must have sounded as if I was challenging you.

Kudos to SmashingBird and taneepak for reading my post as it is without any colouration. Thanks.

:D

[jug8man]

after all the disputes, after all the mind games, chen hong lost with a smile on his face and shook chong wei's hand. much like he did last year when he won. such a true sport man.


I dont ever recall any match where at the end the players did not shake hands. Its a public display of common courtesy, not really indicative of being a good sportsman. Please point me in the direction of which matches you have witnessed where the players did not shake hands at the end of the match.
:eek:
:D



jug8man, I dont understand your reaction at all. There was no 'ill will' in my post. I merely asked as to which matches where the players did not shake hands. I guess my 'tone' must have sounded as if I was challenging you.


my reaction is simple. i put 'shook hands' and 'sportsmanship' in the same paragraph and suddenly im being questioned of my rationality. i dont understand why would you need me to explain my posting as its was very simple direct and clear. am i or all posters required to explain everything in every tiny detail as just to justify that i called some one a great sportsman? yes perhaps you are right. i did feel challenged. till this point i still do not know why you requested me to "point you in the direction of which matches you have witnessed where the players did not shake hands at the end of the match" and for what purpose or good that could have ever come out of it.




Its a public display of common courtesy, not really indicative of being a good sportsman

i believe this is the part that 'misslead' most of us readers here on your message. especially after a quote of mine that mentions the sportsmanship of chen hong.
i cant speak for everybody or even wl2172, but this is where i was 'misslead'. sorry for sounding cynical but you just have not convinced me as there are too many loose ends and a whole lot of 'backtracking' in my perception of your post. but once again this is just my opinion and truthfully i can say there is no love lost between us, smile its a beautiful day. :)

and you still have not replied wether i answered your earlier question. if you could spare the time of course please do. :)

of yes one more thing. the word 'please' when requesting someone to retract a statement can do wonders for your PR. i suppose this is something i learned the hard way myself :D

[camilla martin]

you are right..........BRAVE TURTLE,SMASHING BIRD AND BIGMOJO
all china PLAYERS doesn't show any sign of SPORTMANSHIP.........
i also HOPE he won't win olympic
and he just know how to action action only
have good IQ but don have EQ at all.......
i hope DENMARK all players will win olympic!!!

[jug8man]

you are right..........BRAVE TURTLE,SMASHING BIRD AND BIGMOJO
all china PLAYERS doesn't show any sign of SPORTMANSHIP.........
i also HOPE he won't win olympic
and he just know how to action action only
have good IQ but don have EQ at all.......
i hope DENMARK all players will win olympic!!!

more proof!! :D:D:D:D:D:D
thanks camilla. your statement just cemented my argument rock solid. case closed. :p