:p ***:cool: ***:D

quite agree with your plan untill but if Denmark VS MAS in the semi. I certainly think that MAS will win and my thus is a CHN VS MAS in the final..
lol...

my prediction will be CHN vs MAS (provided MAS can win INA which is 51:49)

cos MAS have an edge over DEN on MS events.

LCW vs PG (LCW has never lost to PG b4)
WCH vs KJ (WCH have better record)
Hafiz should be able to beat Danish 3rd MS

+

MAS 2nd MD is very reliable.

*but in 21 points system, everything can happen.

MAS vs DEN is a close match. If u see my prediction by players' ranking it will be Denmark's game.

DEN vs MAS (3-2)

MS1 (3) vs (2) Malaysia's point
MD1 (1) vs (6) Denmark's point
MS2 (7) vs (8) Denmark's point
MD2 (4) vs (7) Denmark's point
MS3 (13) vs (10) Malaysia's point


But got to point out that all the players' ranking are very close. The maximum difference in ranking will be MD1 (by 5 ranks). All other matches will be very close and Denmark definitely hold an slight edge.

Your prediction sounds good to me. :)

I think all 5 games are almost 50-50. It all depends on who performs on the day. However, I believe MAS's recent performances in team events have been exceptional, so it'll be hard to say. Also, I believe MAS have the best chance this year of beating CHN. But the MAS-DEN game will definitely be very exciting.

Don't forget INA will meet MAS in quarter Final, and INA might win over MAS.
My prediction is INA is going to beat MAS and DEN and meet CHN in the final.
And at the final, the chances will be CHN 55:45 INA.

Frankly speaking, I really think MAS is quite strong this year but once come to TC those players may not perform well under the pressure.
Each time we expect they could win at certain tournament, but at the end .... pooooor!

[quote=alloh]Don't forget INA will meet MAS in quarter Final

I dont think INA will meet MAS in quater final. INA has a very strong advantage over Korea to top the group B. MAS is more likely to meet Korea in QF.

My prediction:
Semi Final
CHN vs INA (2-3)
MAS vs DEN (3-2)

Final
INA vs MAS (50-50)

[quote=alloh]Don't forget INA will meet MAS in quarter Final

I dont think INA will meet MAS in quater final. INA has a very strong advantage over Korea to top the group B. MAS is more likely to meet Korea in QF.

My prediction:
Semi Final
CHN vs INA (2-3)
MAS vs DEN (3-2)

Final
INA vs MAS (50-50)


this make sense too ........:)

[quote=alloh]Don't forget INA will meet MAS in quarter Final

I dont think INA will meet MAS in quater final. INA has a very strong advantage over Korea to top the group B. MAS is more likely to meet Korea in QF.

My prediction:
Semi Final
CHN vs INA (2-3)
MAS vs DEN (3-2)

Final
INA vs MAS (50-50)

I am quite agree with u. If INA were to join the lower half, they have to cross two hurdles (MAS and DEN). while on the upper half, they only have to cross one hurdle (CHN) which i think they will prefer the upper half.

Final - DEN vs CHN (1-3)

Semi - DEN vs MAL (3-2) because Denmark doubles are more consistent in major tournaments compared to Mal doubles. Peter Gade, being a veteran able to beat Lin Dan, should be able to steal another point from LCW. So, the result is DEN advancing to the final to meet CHN.

[quote=alloh]Don't forget INA will meet MAS in quarter Final

I dont think INA will meet MAS in quater final. INA has a very strong advantage over Korea to top the group B. MAS is more likely to meet Korea in QF.

My prediction:
Semi Final
CHN vs INA (2-3)
MAS vs DEN (3-2)

Final
INA vs MAS (50-50)


:D :D :D :D... i like ur prediction very much

indonesia will prefer being group winner (avoing playoff and saving energy ) and will meet china in semi. i think indo must avoid malaysia in semis not china, malaysia is better than china :D

Frankly speaking, I really think MAS is quite strong this year but once come to TC those players may not perform well under the pressure.
Each time we expect they could win at certain tournament, but at the end .... pooooor!

Back in Sidek brothers' era, MAS had the reputation of performing better in team than individual events. The situation has changed but with chief coach Kim Hock's track record, I would still hope for the best.

[quote=ditorajo]


:D :D :D :D... i like ur prediction very much

indonesia will prefer being group winner (avoing playoff and saving energy ) and will meet china in semi. i think indo must avoid malaysia in semis not china, malaysia is better than china :D


yes...I agree...Malaysia is stronger than China. It is easier for Indonesia to defeat China than Malaysia at this time.

And China deep down prefer to meet Korea to Indonesia.

I don't think Indonesia will let Korea win the group. In addition, If Indonesia is the runner-up of the group, Indonesian will have to spend lots of energy to face Malaysia and Denmark prior to Final.

I guess Malaysia is in a disadvantaged position because Malaysia MUST face either INA or Korea which is difficult to defeat in the QF. Malaysia has no choice but INA and KOREA have. I guess Korea will prefer to meet Malaysia to China. KOREA knows that it has no chance of winning over China. Korea's chance of winning over Malaysia is 50:50.

I don't think China will be able to defeat INA at this time. It is true that Taufik has performed poorly recently. But, don't be mistaken that Taufik's style of play is hated by most Chinese players. Regarding Lin Dan vs Taufik, I guess Taufik will win. Mulyo Handoyo (Taufik's coach) has a special strategy on how to defeat SUper Dan. Ronald SUsilo (at that time coached by Mulyo) destroyed Lin Dan's dream of grabbing the gold medal of Olympic). Taufik has also whitewashed Lindan 3 times (INA open, SIngapore, and WC) under the magic hand of Mulyo Handoyo.

What about the second player (Chen Hong)...I don't think Li Yong Bo will field CH against Taufik....their head to head is 6-1 for Taufik.

Now what about Bao Chun Lai...OK he has a better record against Taufik...
Fine...Taufik is injured and Bao is also injured. But, Bao's metal strength is not as strong as Taufik.

If Bao is fielded, Chen Jin will meet Sony and XXZ will meet Simon.
I guess XXZ is old and declining and SImon is young and on the rise.

As to Doubles, I am optimistic INA's doubles are stronger than Chinese's

Christian (Indonesian chief coach) is optimistic that INA will be able to defeat China. Taufik has also expressed his confidence to bring back the TC. EVery player in the INA team is very confident. Watch out China, Malaysia, Denmark, and Korea...

I like the atmosphere in the lead up to the event.

yes...I agree...Malaysia is stronger than China. It is easier for Indonesia to defeat China than Malaysia at this time.

And China deep down prefer to meet Korea to Indonesia.

I don't think Indonesia will let Korea win the group. In addition, If Indonesia is the runner-up of the group, Indonesian will have to spend lots of energy to face Malaysia and Denmark prior to Final.

I guess Malaysia is in a disadvantaged position because Malaysia MUST face either INA or Korea which is difficult to defeat in the QF. Malaysia has no choice but INA and KOREA have. I guess Korea will prefer to meet Malaysia to China. KOREA knows that it has no chance of winning over China. Korea's chance of winning over Malaysia is 50:50.

I don't think China will be able to defeat INA at this time. It is true that Taufik has performed poorly recently. But, don't be mistaken that Taufik's style of play is hated by most Chinese players. Regarding Lin Dan vs Taufik, I guess Taufik will win. Mulyo Handoyo (Taufik's coach) has a special strategy on how to defeat SUper Dan. Ronald SUsilo (at that time coached by Mulyo) destroyed Lin Dan's dream of grabbing the gold medal of Olympic). Taufik has also whitewashed Lindan 3 times (INA open, SIngapore, and WC) under the magic hand of Mulyo Handoyo.

What about the second player (Chen Hong)...I don't think Li Yong Bo will field CH against Taufik....their head to head is 6-1 for Taufik.

Now what about Bao Chun Lai...OK he has a better record against Taufik...
Fine...Taufik is injured and Bao is also injured. But, Bao's metal strength is not as strong as Taufik.

If Bao is fielded, Chen Jin will meet Sony and XXZ will meet Simon.
I guess XXZ is old and declining and SImon is young and on the rise.

As to Doubles, I am optimistic INA's doubles are stronger than Chinese's

Christian (Indonesian chief coach) is optimistic that INA will be able to defeat China. Taufik has also expressed his confidence to bring back the TC. EVery player in the INA team is very confident. Watch out China, Malaysia, Denmark, and Korea...

I like the atmosphere in the lead up to the event.

chen hong and xia are not 'tough' anymore
bao chun lai is not in his top form (just recovered from injury)
chen jin, the first tc for him , he will face the pressure if he plays as 3rd ms

:p ***:cool: ***:D


i think your prediction is for UBER CUP :D, china domination

[quote=taufik-ist]


yes...I agree...Malaysia is stronger than China. It is easier for Indonesia to defeat China than Malaysia at this time.

And China deep down prefer to meet Korea to Indonesia.

I don't think Indonesia will let Korea win the group. In addition, If Indonesia is the runner-up of the group, Indonesian will have to spend lots of energy to face Malaysia and Denmark prior to Final.

I guess Malaysia is in a disadvantaged position because Malaysia MUST face either INA or Korea which is difficult to defeat in the QF. Malaysia has no choice but INA and KOREA have. I guess Korea will prefer to meet Malaysia to China. KOREA knows that it has no chance of winning over China. Korea's chance of winning over Malaysia is 50:50.

I don't think China will be able to defeat INA at this time. It is true that Taufik has performed poorly recently. But, don't be mistaken that Taufik's style of play is hated by most Chinese players. Regarding Lin Dan vs Taufik, I guess Taufik will win. Mulyo Handoyo (Taufik's coach) has a special strategy on how to defeat SUper Dan. Ronald SUsilo (at that time coached by Mulyo) destroyed Lin Dan's dream of grabbing the gold medal of Olympic). Taufik has also whitewashed Lindan 3 times (INA open, SIngapore, and WC) under the magic hand of Mulyo Handoyo.

What about the second player (Chen Hong)...I don't think Li Yong Bo will field CH against Taufik....their head to head is 6-1 for Taufik.

Now what about Bao Chun Lai...OK he has a better record against Taufik...
Fine...Taufik is injured and Bao is also injured. But, Bao's metal strength is not as strong as Taufik.

If Bao is fielded, Chen Jin will meet Sony and XXZ will meet Simon.
I guess XXZ is old and declining and SImon is young and on the rise.

As to Doubles, I am optimistic INA's doubles are stronger than Chinese's

Christian (Indonesian chief coach) is optimistic that INA will be able to defeat China. Taufik has also expressed his confidence to bring back the TC. EVery player in the INA team is very confident. Watch out China, Malaysia, Denmark, and Korea...

I like the atmosphere in the lead up to the event.

Now...in the Final

INA vs Malaysia

TAufik vs LCW: OK this is very interesting. It is true that LCH has defeated Taufik several times. Remember, LCW's victories over Taufik happened in not- life-and-death events. On the other hand, Taufik's victories over LCW happened in major and important events. 1 - 0 for INA

Sony vs WCH -> no need to elaborate , this is Malaysia's point = 1-1

Simon vs any 3rd player => 50:50

Chandra/Sigit vs Malaysia's 1st doubles => no need to elaborate : 2-1 for INA

Luluk/ALven vs Senior Second Malaysia pairs: If INA field Luluk Alve against these senior malaysian pairs, Malaysia will win. Luluk Alven have had always problems when facing them - 2-2

INA should field Markis/Hendra instead.

So the match INA vs Malaysia will be very intereting to watch....I myself find it difficult to predict this. All possibilities can happen.

World Top Ten Athletes Awards
18-04-2006


In April, the ‘World Top Ten Athletes Awards’ ceremony was held at the Chinese People’s Congress Hall, the newly built and extraordinarily impressive office building of the China General Administration of Sports (CGAS). Senior officials representing the CGAS, the Beijing Organising Committee for the Games of the XXIX Olympiad (BOCOG) and the London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games 2012 (LOCOG), as well as several Chinese and foreign dignitaries including WOA Executive Board member Daichi Suzuki, attended the ceremony.

The ten Award Winners are Taufik Hidayat (Indonesia, Badminton), Tim Duncan (USA, Basketball), Ronaldinho (Brazil, Soccer), Fernando Alonso (Spain, F1), Roger Federrer (Switzerland, Tennis), Yelena Isinbayeva (Russia, Pole Vault), Michael Phelps (USA, Swimming), Li Nina (China, Freestyle Skiing), Ding Junhui (China, Snooker prodigy) and Cheng Fei (China, Gymnastics).
The winners of the other categories are: Best Group: Tatiana Totmianina and Maxim Marinin (Russia, Figure Skating); Best Team: China badminton; the most magnetic personality: Svetlana Khorkina (Russia, Gymanstics) and Roberto Baggio (Italy, Soccer), and the Most Valuable Sportsman: Liu Xiang (China, Athletics), and Guo Jinjin (China, Diving)
The Awards celebrated their 20th anniversary this year, and has been billed as the Sports Oscar of China. The candidates for the World Top 10 Athletes are nominated by a panel of sports experts and voted on by Chinese people around the world, while the award ceremony and gala was broadcast live by Chinese national broadcaster, CCTV.
Prior to the ceremony, Chinese Olympic Officials and high profile Olympic family members including Sebastian Coe and Paul Deighton from LOCOG, Daichi Suzuki from the World Olympians Association, and Ron Van Pool, President of the US Swimming, held meetings in the building


yes i hope this award can boost taufik in tc final
i'm surprised they didn't choose xxf :D

[quote=indra]

Now...in the Final

INA vs Malaysia

TAufik vs LCW: OK this is very interesting. It is true that LCH has defeated Taufik several times. Remember, LCW's victories over Taufik happened in not- life-and-death events. On the other hand, Taufik's victories over LCW happened in major and important events. 1 - 0 for INA

Sony vs WCH -> no need to elaborate , this is Malaysia's point = 1-1

Simon vs any 3rd player => 50:50

Chandra/Sigit vs Malaysia's 1st doubles => no need to elaborate : 2-1 for INA

Luluk/ALven vs Senior Second Malaysia pairs: If INA field Luluk Alve against these senior malaysian pairs, Malaysia will win. Luluk Alven have had always problems when facing them - 2-2

INA should field Markis/Hendra instead.

So the match INA vs Malaysia will be very intereting to watch....I myself find it difficult to predict this. All possibilities can happen.


I quite agree with you but only the 2nd MS, between Sonny vs WCH/Hafiz. I think Sonny had better record against WCH or Hafiz. Sonny should also able to get this point.
If INA vs MAS, I will pick INA in this TC.

[quote=taufik-ist]


yes...I agree...Malaysia is stronger than China. It is easier for Indonesia to defeat China than Malaysia at this time.

And China deep down prefer to meet Korea to Indonesia.

I don't think Indonesia will let Korea win the group. In addition, If Indonesia is the runner-up of the group, Indonesian will have to spend lots of energy to face Malaysia and Denmark prior to Final.

I guess Malaysia is in a disadvantaged position because Malaysia MUST face either INA or Korea which is difficult to defeat in the QF. Malaysia has no choice but INA and KOREA have. I guess Korea will prefer to meet Malaysia to China. KOREA knows that it has no chance of winning over China. Korea's chance of winning over Malaysia is 50:50.

I don't think China will be able to defeat INA at this time. It is true that Taufik has performed poorly recently. But, don't be mistaken that Taufik's style of play is hated by most Chinese players. Regarding Lin Dan vs Taufik, I guess Taufik will win. Mulyo Handoyo (Taufik's coach) has a special strategy on how to defeat SUper Dan. Ronald SUsilo (at that time coached by Mulyo) destroyed Lin Dan's dream of grabbing the gold medal of Olympic). Taufik has also whitewashed Lindan 3 times (INA open, SIngapore, and WC) under the magic hand of Mulyo Handoyo.

What about the second player (Chen Hong)...I don't think Li Yong Bo will field CH against Taufik....their head to head is 6-1 for Taufik.

Now what about Bao Chun Lai...OK he has a better record against Taufik...
Fine...Taufik is injured and Bao is also injured. But, Bao's metal strength is not as strong as Taufik.

If Bao is fielded, Chen Jin will meet Sony and XXZ will meet Simon.
I guess XXZ is old and declining and SImon is young and on the rise.

As to Doubles, I am optimistic INA's doubles are stronger than Chinese's

Christian (Indonesian chief coach) is optimistic that INA will be able to defeat China. Taufik has also expressed his confidence to bring back the TC. EVery player in the INA team is very confident. Watch out China, Malaysia, Denmark, and Korea...

I like the atmosphere in the lead up to the event.

What a very optimistic prediction about our MS specially about Sonny and Simon who nearly lost all points during their team event in Thomas qualification.

Lets see how they fared first when they meet Korea in group B, please.

My heart tell me its Indonesia.
My head tell me its China/Denmark.

Malaysia has to be aware that Indonesia might lead 2-0 through Taufik and Chandra/Sigit.

WCH and Hafiz's record to Sony is 3:3 and 2:1 respectively. LWW/CTF vs Luluk/Alven or Markis/Setiawan is 50-50.

I won't say Malaysia is favourite to win the match

I agree, and look forward to these match ups

[quote=alloh]Don't forget INA will meet MAS in quarter Final

I dont think INA will meet MAS in quater final. INA has a very strong advantage over Korea to top the group B. MAS is more likely to meet Korea in QF.

My prediction:
Semi Final
CHN vs INA (2-3)
MAS vs DEN (3-2)

Final
INA vs MAS (50-50)

Hi,

Who do you think will win Thomas Cup?
I predict China to win the Uber Cup.:D :D

Wild guess. Malaysia for me. Good combo of experience and youth. And also the coaches. The yin yang (karma) is good now.:D

Share your thoughts.:D

rgds

It's hard to predict under 21-point best of three system. Just look at Wang Lin at China Master. She can beat Yao Jie, Zhang Ning, Wang Chen and Xie Xingfang en route to the title.

semifinal thomas cup 2006:
indonesia vs china
malaysia vs denmark

final
indonesia vs malaysia = 50:50
china vs malaysia = 45:55

Hi,

Who do you think will win Thomas Cup?
I predict China to win the Uber Cup.:D :D

Wild guess. Malaysia for me. Good combo of experience and youth. And also the coaches. The yin yang (karma) is good now.:D

Share your thoughts.:D

rgds

China will win both the Thomas and Uber Cups.

But it would be great to see Denmark win the Thomas, just for them to witness a victory for once before waiting an eternity to have a chance again.

Personally I think (and want) :D China to win. They are too strong as a team:)

My prediction is China to meet Malaysia in the final. Whoever can rise to the occasion will win. The deciding match will be the first single.

Malaysia Boleh.

msia... no question.. jz see who's better at getting used to the new point system..

For malaysia team, let say:

- meet Indonesia in QF (MAS vs INA):
1st single: LCW vs. TH (TH wins) = 0-1 ---> this match gonna be 50-50
1st Double: CCM-KKK vs. CW-SB (CW-SB wins) = 0-2 ---> this match 40-60 to INA
2nd single: WCH vs. SDK (WCH wins) = 1-2 --> this match also 50-50
2nd double: CTF-LWW vs. not sure (CTF-LWW wins) = 2-2 ---> this match 60-40 to MAS
3rd Single: HH vs. not sure (HH wins) = 3-2
--> this match 55-45 to MAS

thats my prediction.

Since everybody's writing their prediction, here's mine:

Semi Final
CHN vs INA
MAS vs DEN

Final
INA vs DEN

and so Denmark fails to grab the cup from the hands of Asians......... again.

I wish. LoL. :D:D

If TH really injured, then I think INA's chances of even a place in the semis will be in jeopardy.

MAS vs DEN is a close match. If u see my prediction by players' ranking it will be Denmark's game.

DEN vs MAS (3-2)

MS1 (3) vs (2) Malaysia's point
MD1 (1) vs (6) Denmark's point
MS2 (7) vs (8) Denmark's point
MD2 (4) vs (7) Denmark's point
MS3 (13) vs (10) Malaysia's point


But got to point out that all the players' ranking are very close. The maximum difference in ranking will be MD1 (by 5 ranks). All other matches will be very close and Denmark definitely hold an slight edge.

Fair prediction. I agreed too. Denmark pose a serious challenge this time. This may be their best chance to win the TC since their first 2 singles and 2 double pairs are very strong. Don't forget that the climate also suit them well this time.

My prediction is either Malaysia vs china or china vs denmark in final.
Malaysia will beat Denmark but China may be can't do it.
So it will be a really exciting match in final.