Information from South China Morning Post on 16/9/05

The prize pool for the HK Open will be nearly $2million (should be HKD:))
Half of the costs are from government funding (from the Major Sports Events Committee which help local organisers stage major events.

The commercial sponsorships have been matched dollar for dollar under this scheme.

The article says Ra Kyung Min will play. (?!?? sounds strange :confused: )

64 entries for mens singles
32 ladies singles
32 pairs for each doubles event

It will be a six star event.

Yonex Sunrise is a major sponsor.

The funding is supported for 3 years