According to Indo's paper Jawapos on 21st May.
IBF has decided to give wildcards to Xia Xuan Ze, Kim/Ra and Kim/Ha.
XXZ is the defending champion in MS.
Kim/Ra is the defending champion in XD.
Kim/Ha the Olympic 2004 gold medailist.

It is a good news for these players's fans.
But I don't think Kim/Ra will play together since they get a personel problem. :crying:

OK for Xia Xuanze (good news!). :)
Quite surprising for Kim/Ha and Kim/Ra though as they are supposed to be retired... :rolleyes:

But I don't think Kim/Ra will play together since they get a personel problem. :crying:

why not? they are not exactly preventing any other korean pairs from entering if they took the wild card right? might as well enjoy it..:confused:

But I don't think Kim/Ra will play together since they get a personel problem. :crying:
What personal problem do they have?

that is great news for Xia. who has been troubled by injuries after the previous WC and hasn't been performing well. Xia has been sidelined due to his injuries and this will at least give him a chance to fight and something to look forward to. however, from the trend of things, i cannot help but to wonder how long Xia will last in the national team. it will be sad to see him leaves if he does.

as for Kim/Ha, Kim/Ra that is also great news. i dont' know what personal problems they have. the latest news is that Kim/Ra are now going out, and Kim/Ha has been greatest buddies since they are in elementary school. so i don't know what bad things can happen unless if you have some insider info, jkusmanto.

I thought you guys know what the problem is ?
I have red a news somewhere, but I don't remember anymore where.
It said that they got a problem so they didn't play together in Sudirman Cup.

Or..... oh my God, maybe it just a rumour. :eek:
I am so sorry if it was just a rumour. :o :(

Anyway, it is great to see they play again.
Surprising is Kim/Ha, why ? Just because they won gold medail ?

yes,was kinda sad..xia was not involve in the olympics or SC as if he doesnt exist....:( this could be very well be his last hurrah :o

I think it's great for the IBF to use wild cards for defending champions who are not eligible. I still feel sorry for Hendrawan 2 years ago not able to defend his title.

I also am puzzled by the wildcard to Kim/Ha...is it because they are the only Olympic gold medal pair not participating ? IIRC Ha was injured in the last WC and had nothing to do with the last edition.

A bit of a shame to not let Limpele/Hian a chance.

Go for it Xia :p

A bit of a shame to not let Limpele/Hian a chance.



I love watching Flandy Limpele play. He looks so relaxed and cool out there like he's hardly trying but then suddenly explodes at the shuttle sometimes when he sees the making of a net-kill shot is presented.

All England 2004 I think it was.

so happy to see my fav mix double getting the ticket for WC... kim/ra have not been playing together since olympic so hope they will b there to put up a good show...

xxz the only chinese MS i support:D so sad when he was not given the chance for olympic while the other MS did not perform that well...hopfully he can get back to his form to show LYB that he is able to perform during BIG EVENT waahaha:D

oh This is a GREAT news For Xuanze................This is a chance for him to retain his championship....after being dropped in olympic...I really hope he can win it againts all odds :) .................

Very bad news for Xia!!! :(:(:(:(:(:(

Read here : http://www.badmintonforum.com/vb/showthread.php?p=250355#post250355

Anybody know if Kim and Ra will get their wildcard and play in Anaheim?

Anybody know if Kim and Ra will get their wildcard and play in Anaheim?

No, IBF isn't awarding any wild card, as stated in the article (link above).