Anybody going to Indonesia Open?

[Chesire Cat]

Hello!!!

I just want to know is anybody going to Indonesia Open in December? :D
Probably we can meet and stuff...honestly I really wanna meet you guys if we have the chance.

I dunno whether I can still get the journalist ID for Indonesia Open since I won't be a sports journalist anymore in December but I hope I WILL!!!!

Eva xx

[mnda_315]

I think I will watching it..:D

[chika]

sure!!!!!!!! aaaaaaaaa i cant wait to see my favorite players!!!!:) :) :) :)

[Carolyn]

Eva,do u know the schedule?? could u post it here?and, where it will be held??

thanku^^

Caroline

[Chesire Cat]

Eva,do u know the schedule?? could u post it here?and, where it will be held??

thanku^^

Caroline

carolyn, i don't remember the exact date. you can check it from this thread's title :D it will be held at Tennis Indoor Senayan. Don't have exact schedule yet..it's still in december :D

[chika]

its on 13-19 december!!! hey, what about the ticket price? hehe.. candra and sigit will join the competition rite?? huhu i cant waaaaaaaaiiiit!!!:D

[Chesire Cat]

hello

yes candra and sigit will be there as partner...it'll be great...too bad i won't be a sportswriter anymore starting from november 1 so i definitely won't write about this event, but maybe i can still make the journalist id and can meet the players personally LOL hopefully i also have the time to watch the match too

[mikki]

ABSOLUTLY i'll be watching the game. me and me friends can't wait to see the foreign player play in Indonesia Open. Hope we all can meet there . .

[Carolyn]

Does anyone know it's gonna be on Indonesian channel??if yes, which channel??other tournaments maybe??

[yvonneak]

Heard Trans TV will be showing but dun know which channel.

[tama-aki]

Hello!!!

I just want to know is anybody going to Indonesia Open in December? :D
Probably we can meet and stuff...honestly I really wanna meet you guys if we have the chance.

I dunno whether I can still get the journalist ID for Indonesia Open since I won't be a sports journalist anymore in December but I hope I WILL!!!!

Eva xx

Eva, I'll try to fly to Jakarta and take some day offs from work. Also lobbying to get press pass (fingers crossed).

Don't forget, we also have Indonesian Badminton Fans Community (MPBI) at www.badminton-indonesia.com who will definitely be there and get the latest news :) bulutangkisindonesia@yahoogroups.com is our mailing list.

C u

[Chesire Cat]

Hi friends

I just attended press conference of the 2004 Indonesia Open this afternoon and will write an article about it. A little bit of correction that the event will take place from Dec. 15 to 19, not from Dec. 13.

I am still hoping that I can cover the tournament because I will be transferred to the national/politic desk starting from Nov. 24.

Fingers crossed and meet you there!

PS : it will be broadcasted by SCTV, Star Sports and some Singaporean TV channel I could not remember :D

[yvonneak]

Hi friends

I just attended press conference of the 2004 Indonesia Open this afternoon and will write an article about it. A little bit of correction that the event will take place from Dec. 15 to 19, not from Dec. 13.

I am still hoping that I can cover the tournament because I will be transferred to the national/politic desk starting from Nov. 24.

Fingers crossed and meet you there!

PS : it will be broadcasted by SCTV, Star Sports and some Singaporean TV channel I could not remember :D
Yes, the host broadcaster is SCTV and the takers, as we call them, are Astro Supersports, possibly RTM, SCV Singapore, possibly HK Cable TV. I am also trying to rope in a few European broadcasters to take this event. I work in a broadcasting solutions firm in Singapore, and basically I deal with most major sports in Asia and Europe and do 'Live' satellite delivery for the broadcasters who want to show it in their channel.
And I'll say this for the forum - it has been mighty helpful to me not only in terms of getting information for my work but also personally as a badminton fan. Thanks BCF.

[Chesire Cat]

hi!

make sure we contact each other before the event, who knows we can meet each other there.

too bad the place is tennis indoor stadium instead of istora, because tennis indoor is much smaller and darker place than istora :( i know i cant complain :D but hey...just keep your fingers crossed for the event.

i hope things will go ok

[yvonneak]

hi!

make sure we contact each other before the event, who knows we can meet each other there.

too bad the place is tennis indoor stadium instead of istora, because tennis indoor is much smaller and darker place than istora :( i know i cant complain :D but hey...just keep your fingers crossed for the event.

i hope things will go ok
If my company sends me as the coordinator, why not! :D I have never attended a badminton event as yet but have been catching it on the TV instead. Keeping my toes and fingers crossed ;) maybe I will be making an earlier trip to meet up with the federation and SCTV friends of mine. Let you know.
Cheers.

[Chesire Cat]

hi yvonne

can you make it here for the indonesia open? hope we can meet :D

[yvonneak]

hi yvonne

can you make it here for the indonesia open? hope we can meet :D
If we get the biz and if my company sents me as the coordinator, you can bet :D

[Woven]

how much is the entry ticket and where can i buy the tickets???

[Chesire Cat]

hi woven


i still dunno yet about such things like ticket and stuff...but i will let you know once i gain the information. everyone's still having holiday here in indonesia and i might get the news next week :P

[Woven]

great thx. ill be in indonesia during the tournament and most probably me and my friends will go and watch as well.

[Sealman]

too bad the place is tennis indoor stadium instead of istora, because tennis indoor is much smaller and darker place than istora :( i know i cant complain :D but hey...just keep your fingers crossed for the event.

Is this not the same venue where the Thomas Cup was held last year?

I might drop in if I could justify a business trip to Jakarta during that period :)

[tama-aki]

Is this not the same venue where the Thomas Cup was held last year?

I might drop in if I could justify a business trip to Jakarta during that period :)

Too bad no. For years badminton tournaments in Jakarta will be held at "Istora Senayan" but this time it will take a smaller place the National Tennis Indoor stadium. This won't be that good since so many fans won't be able to come, and perhaps ticket price will be more expensive.

Anyway, while we were chatting with Jonas and Thomas at the Singapore Open, they revelead that Danish squad won't come to Jakarta. That's a surprise after a recent statement of the Danish official who assured Indonesia of their attendance. It used to be the Chinese of were reluctant to come for security reasons, and European players were never scared of Jakarta. Even one of the past interviews showed how Danish players love to play in Jakarta and happily touring the city when not playing.

Those were the days........

And now China promises coming in full power and Denmark decided to skip.

[Sealman]

Too bad no. For years badminton tournaments in Jakarta will be held at "Istora Senayan" but this time it will take a smaller place the National Tennis Indoor stadium. This won't be that good since so many fans won't be able to come, and perhaps ticket price will be more expensive.

....

And now China promises coming in full power and Denmark decided to skip.
Is this National Tennis Indoor Stadium in Senayan? Please may I have the address?

Gong Ruina here I come... :)

[Chesire Cat]

Hi everyone

Tennis Indoor is also in Senayan area. SO it's very close to Istora you can walk from one building to another.
PS : I just sent sms to Jonas and he said he and Lars would not play since there were so many tournaments this year so they didn't have money to send all players (??) so only some players will be sent so denmark won't totally skip the tournament. What a pity that one of the top doubles specialists won't play in the tournament :crying:

[SiMpLe^^gAl]

hello

yes candra and sigit will be there as partner...it'll be great...too bad i won't be a sportswriter anymore starting from november 1 so i definitely won't write about this event, but maybe i can still make the journalist id and can meet the players personally LOL hopefully i also have the time to watch the match too
Wow u were a sportswriter, I'm kinda new here n i juz knew it. Is there any official website for this tournament? I wish to go as I'm very free during this period, but my parents wont let me to go alone:(

[Chesire Cat]

hi simple gal

yes i am a sportswriter, but won't be one anymore in the next few days :D
there's no official website yet but i think it'll come up soon. so just hang on there LOL btw can u ask ur friends to go?

[SiMpLe^^gAl]

hi simple gal

yes i am a sportswriter, but won't be one anymore in the next few days :D
there's no official website yet but i think it'll come up soon. so just hang on there LOL btw can u ask ur friends to go?
Hi! I've no friends who r real badminton fanatics! Tat's y I think of going there alone. My friends are simply not interested. I never been to Indonesia b4, it'll be very difficult for me if i'm alone. I wish to visit Bali also! I've been thinking bout it for quite some time, if I can go during tat time means I can kill two birds with one stone! (I suppose!);) Btw it's not too far away, is it?

[yvonneak]

hi yvonne

can you make it here for the indonesia open? hope we can meet :D
Hi Eva,
Still got no idea if we are going to take on doing the satellite delivery to the international tv stations. The rights fees alone is a bomber. Anycase, my boss and I are heading to Indonesia whether we get the deal or not, to meet up with couple of TV stations. Will be in Jakarta on monday evening and leaving for singapore on thursday night - 29 Nov to 2 Dec. Drop me a mail.
It would be swell if I get to cover the Djarum Indonesian Open :D but then i have to sit outside with the techie guys and miss out on the matches except on the monitor in the OB van.

[hcyong]

Hi! I've no friends who r real badminton fanatics! Tat's y I think of going there alone. My friends are simply not interested. I never been to Indonesia b4, it'll be very difficult for me if i'm alone. I wish to visit Bali also! I've been thinking bout it for quite some time, if I can go during tat time means I can kill two birds with one stone! (I suppose!);) Btw it's not too far away, is it?

I always have the same problem as well. But at least in this forum, you can ask for some help to arrange for certain things.

[SiMpLe^^gAl]

I'm quite sure I'll b going to Bali tis dec. I'm juz wondering if anybody here could provide some information about the ticket price n recommend me some hotels nearby. I need to budget n c if I could drop by Jakarta b4 I go back to M'sia. Is Bali very far away from Jakarta n which transportation do I have to take to get there? I'll be going to Bali with a friend but I think he won't want to go Jakarta with me. Thanks in advance for any information provided!:)

[fabcargo]

Hi Simple Gal and the rest.

Pls dont hesitate if you want to come to JKT. From Bali it is about 1.5hrs flight. Airfare is approx. RPS450.000.-

A decent hotel around the stadium will be around RPS400.000 per night.

I will be going to watch the semifinal and finals only. If needed I can pick up those from the hotel and to the stadium. Also I can probably arrange pick up from airport as well if you are coming in one group.

Let me know!

Rgds,
fabcargo

[Chesire Cat]

hi fabcargo

wow thats very nice of you :D i guess an organizer is really needed for this tournament...are you originally from jakarta?

to everyone
from this day i am officially transferred to national desk (dealing with political matters) SOBS :crying: but trying hard to persuade my former sports editor to 'borrow' me from the national desk to cover the event

to yvonne

heya! let me know how things turn up

[fabcargo]

Hi Chesire,

I am an Indonesian living in Surabaya but I hv a house in JKT too.
I travel to JKT once a month for work. I planned to attend the Indo Open.

I saw how BFers organized to meet up in SIN during SIN Open, so I thought the BFers in Indo should try to do the same too!.

Since I hv a car handy in JKT I thought I offer the courtesy. So let me hv your thoughts OK?

Rgds.

[Chesire Cat]

hi fabcargo

i am originally from surabaya too but right now working for the jakarta post, that's why i am residing in jakarta.

that's very nice about arranging things, i guess yeah we need an organizer like in Sin Open. I am sorry that i cant take the responsibility myself since my time is very much consumed by my hectic work so i guess you are a very suitable candidate for a meeting organizer LOL

i still dunno whether i will attend indo open or not since now i am not working for sports desk anymore. i hope i can come and watch *fingers crossed*

[Sealman]

A decent hotel around the stadium will be around RPS400.000 per night.

Hi,

Hotel Atlet Century Park is next to the stadium.
http://www.atletcentury.com/

If you prefer something more upmarket, the Hilton is within walking distance.

Cheers :)

[SiMpLe^^gAl]

Wow! Thanks! Me and my friend are planning the journey now. Hope to c u all there!:D

[SteveStanley]

Kenneth Jonassen is coming to Indonesia Open, just read the news. Don't know who else from Denmark is coming, for sure Peter is not.

[ant0niu588]

wow... dats great. Will lars/jonas b coming. Btw, SCTV is showing it rite?

[tama-aki]

wow... dats great. Will lars/jonas b coming. Btw, SCTV is showing it rite?

Yes, anyone in Singapore live in areas where SCTV coverage is the best? Here's my last observation from best to not-so-good

1. East coast
2. Bukit batok (gombak)
3. Clementi (NUS)
4. Holland rd

According to a news at badminton-indonesia.com, Denmark agreed to send three men's singles including Kenneth, but not Gade.

Korea is sending their 6 main players, China and Malaysia in full team.

[Jofianty]

Kenneth Jonassen is coming to Indonesia Open, just read the news. Don't know who else from Denmark is coming, for sure Peter is not.

Just read from www.detik.com that 6 badminton players cancel their participation in indo Open 2004,
One of them is Kenneth jonassen,
Luckily lin dan and bao are coming :D

[yvonneak]

SCTV will be showing as per the schedule below :

15,16 & 17 December : 1300 to 1500
18 & 19 December : 1230 to 1730
All in Indonesian local time

We won't be able to catch it in Singapore at all. The fees were too high for having the rights to telecast it and also the organiser were too slow to market it and choosing the TV production team and rights distributor. :crying:


wow... dats great. Will lars/jonas b coming. Btw, SCTV is showing it rite?

[ant0niu588]

hi... i think u still can get the show. In sgp, i can get sctv in my house though the picture is nt very clear. but u still can watch it n enjoy it...

[JR]

Hi Guys!!

First of all, if you meet up I think we truly are becoming a major factor around the world because the site is growing and people want to meet up. Personally, I think it´s great. Please post some photos and maybe write about your experience here!!

Sorry to all the fans going to watch the Indonesian Open that Lars and I´ll not be there, but our fundings have been cut since last year. I really had a great time last time at the Thomas Cup. It´s with regret that I´m not coming to Indonesia, Jakarta this time.

I don´t think Kenneth will come because he´s injured his ankle :crying: and can´t play. I think Anders Boesen might be going. :D

Kind Regards

Jonas

[Mag]

It's been confirmed that Anders Boesen and Niels Christian Kaldau will be the only Danes participating in this year's Indonesian Open. It appears they are funding their own trips, in order to hopefully gain ranking points for the WC.

[Chesire Cat]

To Jonas

I have sent you sms about the pbsi stuff, hope you got it, if you don't then let me know so i can resend the sms again.

To rest of the guys and girls

I don't think I will be able to show up at Tennis Indoor. really sorry but i have very tight schedule this week, i can't even sneak out from office just to watch the game :( it's really bad :crying:
but if you have somekind of meeting plan or something maybe i can squeeze the plan inside my agenda :D *fingers crossed*

all are welcomed to visit me at office (after five LOL oops it's game time during that hour huh?) which is quite close to senayan area actually :P
my newspaper is called the jakarta post....and located in palmerah area near the kompas building.

ok...

ps : raphael if you read this message...well if you can..contact me :D cos it seems i can't send sms to your mobile number :(

talk to you later

eva

PS : now i am assigned at the national police headquarter BLEURRRGGHH!

[Jofianty]

hi..guys
anybody know about the ticket information?

[flikflak]

You are free to watch it until quarter final.

50,000 rupiahs at semifinals and 100,000 at finals.

[shawn30_k]

me too i can get it in sin but also bot that clear.a little difficult to see the shuttle.i was in jakarta for a family gathering until dec15.i had wanted to watch it but my parents wont allow.i left ont the 15 dec in e morning.how i wish i had stayed longer.im so jealous of you all.tourist be sure to stock up ur supply of equipment.its cheap there.
hi... i think u still can get the show. In sgp, i can get sctv in my house though the picture is nt very clear. but u still can watch it n enjoy it...