Chan Choong Ming

[siaoching]

There's some people said that CCM had been ignored, i felt that too!! That's why i open a new thread here!!!:)

No doubt, Chan Choong Ming is one of the most best double player in Malaysia Team. He had skills and also experience. For me, i love his smash very much. His is and handsome and man when he is playing badminton.;)

Anyone who love or support CCM can leave a message here. Picture of CCM is most needed.:D

[fukusami16]

Yes..CCm is very good at defensive,attacking,pressuring,and tactics and the best is his Speed on in the court....

[erin_hakkinen]

http://download.toernooi.nl/cachedimages/images/player/13/8477.jpg

http://bam.org.my/uploaded_images/koo_chan.jpg http://www.badmintonplanet.com/images/185_chanchongmeng_chewchooneng.jpg

http://www.olympic.org.my/web/sportpeople/carlsberg/images/carlberg_Chan_Chong_Ming_&_Chew_Chun_Eng.jpg

[zqloy]

i think ccm's defense is one of the best. even better than than his attacks.

[mirrura]

Finally someone started this thread about CCM!! Some information: (you may probably know it already)

- Won a national award : 1992 MILO-OCM-MSSM JUNIOR OLYMPION AWARD
- 1996 Asian Junior Champion, partnering Teo Kok Seng
- 3 World Junior Titles , one partnering Teo Kok Seng, one with Jeremy Gan (both MD titles for 2 different championships), in MXD, he also won a title with Joanne Quay

that's an incredible junior achievement but his senior years were only ok-ish :|

His partnership with Chew Choon Eng was formed under Park Joo Bong and their breakthrough was defeating Kim Dong Moon - Ha Tae Kwon in the 2001 Malaysian Open. Since then, their performance was up another level but always had difficulty to beat especially Indonesian top players.

However,CCM - CCE partnership was going downhill ever since CCM had a shoulder injury at the end of 2003 and they were then defeated by Sang Yang - Zheng Bo in the Athens 2004 in some early rounds.

then, Kim Hock took over and paired CCM with KKK =)

What will happen to him if Kim Hock split them to pair KKK with Boon Heong? Gee...He may be floating around like Choon Eng without a partner :|

- an ambidextrous (holds the racket with his left, writes with his right)

[thiery]

- an ambidextrous (holds the racket with his left, writes with his right)

During the old days, grandparents prevented their grandchildren for writing with the left hands. According to them, it's a bad sign. Hence they are forced to write against their left-handedness inborn ability. This is true for one of my friends. Write on right, but do all other stuffs using left hand.

Ancient chinese people follows too many beliefs. :o

[Bresis]

He is one of my fav Mas players!! I hope Yap Kim Hock won't break up CCM/KKK n leave CCM hanging around like Chew Chun Eng...He is still reasonably young and should be able to play at the top level for at least 3-4 years if his shoulder injury doesnt aggravate... I've seen him several times in Msia Open, Sg Open and CG..he's always smiling..a friendly and nice person :)

[mirrura]

The Star newspaper once covered a loooonnng, looonnngg article on badminton attire (25 Sept 2005), and they quoted Chong Ming :

"Give me a netted T-shirt and headband and I'll wear it. Image is a big confidence booster"

[pauline]

yes, Chan Chong Ming,a very good double player...support him..
thanks for the pics...

[martha]

CCM is very good Malaysia player and he can control his emotion

I only like him in team Malaysia

When since that CCM and KKK be partner???
I hope he can come in INA OPEN 2006 BECAUSE I wait him and I want to ask his signature!!!! Increase your performance!!!!!!!!!!
bye-----

[martha]

Please give me PHOTOS CCM in TC 2006!!!!!
and his data!!!!!!!!!!

THANK YOU

[Lavenz]

i think ccm's defense is one of the best. even better than than his attacks.
I totally agree. His receiving of smash from opponent is like lightning. Thought he is short-sighted, even with contact lenses, he is amazingly alert! Bravo!

[siaoching]

He is one of my fav Mas players!! I hope Yap Kim Hock won't break up CCM/KKK n leave CCM hanging around like Chew Chun Eng...He is still reasonably young and should be able to play at the top level for at least 3-4 years if his shoulder injury doesnt aggravate... I've seen him several times in Msia Open, Sg Open and CG..he's always smiling..a friendly and nice person :)


Ya! I hope so!
He's really is a good player no matter paired with CCM or KKK. But now he had show the best result by paired with KKK, so i hope Yap Kim Hock will let them to keep on fighting for Malaysia. Chan Chong Ming & KKK are the best man double for Malaysia after CTF & LWW.
Eem......for me, he's best in smashing!:D

[hara^kazuko]

yeah, chan chong ming shines pairing with koo kien keat (while kkk burns things into ashes):p ...

That's a wonderful combination of koo kien keat's aggressive attacks n chan chong ming's defensive n stabilize skills...

It's probably my favourite doubles pair ever...

They always get things into the edges... excited n breathtaking.. They brought the match point up to 30 during a match with denmark in Thomas Cup this year... It's just unbelievable... They will never give up... It's the thing I like the most

[martha]

hello, CCM's Fans

I am happy because can meet many CCM's fans in there

You all are right that he is fantastic players in Malaysia
I am sure that he can show many good performance in many competition

This is only about 1 years and they be a famous MD in the world
and their rank is incrase and they their prestise more better than LWW and CTF

I want see him in INA OPEN 2006!!!!!:):D

[fukusami16]

I think ccm/kk should be going for indonesia open 2006...I red the malaysian newspaper....

[siaoching]

I think ccm/kk should be going for indonesia open 2006...I red the malaysian newspaper....


Ya !!!! It's true!!! Can't wait for the competition......:D :D :D

[erin_hakkinen]

I think ccm/kk should be going for indonesia open 2006...I red the malaysian newspaper....

really? i thought only Fairuzizuan/Lin Woon Fui and Zakry Latif/Gan Teik Chai is competing. The seedings came out already.

http://www.badmintoncentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=29259&page=2

[martha]

Does factor of success CCM and KKK because of Rexy Mainaky as a their coach?????

CCM can adapt with his new partner (KKK).
How ?????????????????

[nelsonkong]

huh? i think they have been partnering quite well.

CCM is generally all rounded...but i think he is a bit too short...he will be stronger if he is a lil taller...

[Coey^_^]

yup,he is a bit short......how tall is he? 170cm? he is 1 of the potential double player in m'sia team,but after injury i think he not smash stronger than b4,although like tat but now he is quite good also.n the 1 thing i like him is smiling always..........makes me feel he is a nice person........haha

[riz-nie]

ccm is talented....so good lo....

[jaclyn]

yup,he is a bit short......how tall is he? 170cm? he is 1 of the potential double player in m'sia team,but after injury i think he not smash stronger than b4,although like tat but now he is quite good also.n the 1 thing i like him is smiling always..........makes me feel he is a nice person........haha

he is 170cm!!!:cool: :p

[hara^kazuko]

actually he isnt short... Its just dat he looks short compares to the almost 180cm Koo Kien Keat:p

[riz-nie]

hehehehe.......just saying that kkk is tall..rite???

[hara^kazuko]

yep.. lol... juz cant stop talking bout him

[fukusami16]

Haha..Ccm and KKk will be the world champion unthe Rexy Mainaky charge..It is so obvious there are 4 MD for for malaysia is coming up...They will shine but need sometime though..

[ursexy_eleanor]

actually he isnt short... Its just dat he looks short compares to the almost 180cm Koo Kien Keat:p
In my opinion, 170cm for a sportsman is considered a bit short.

[Coey^_^]

haha....no matter is a sportman o not.....guys around 170cm is short......:)
sorry 4 who under 170cm:P....but not very short la......the important things is got skill.

[siaoching]

haha....no matter is a sportman o not.....guys around 170cm is short......:)
sorry 4 who under 170cm:P....but not very short la......the important things is got skill.


Ya, no matter what is his height, the most important is got skill.;)
Although he's 170cm, but he can play badminton more well than those guy who had 180 or even more than 180cm height!!! :cool:

[fukusami16]

Agreeiable....................

[ursexy_eleanor]

hhm...ok ok. hey, what bout his weight? i meant CCM's.

[siaoching]

I think quite balance.............:)

[ants]

Lin Woon Fui is also short. But he is fast on court. I don't think height is a major factor in doubles. It can be a disadvantage as well as advantage. It depends on how you see it. So far CCM is doing well.

[hara^kazuko]

height isnt really dat important... chong ming is just 10cm shorter than kean keat and it wouldn't make a big difference in doubles... from wat i see, chong ming is a constant smasher compares to kean keat...

[fukusami16]

Agreeiable...CCm is short compared to KKk...But his smashes and skilld are good ..

[Coey^_^]

ccm got girlfriend??never hear about tat....where he from actually?kl?

[siaoching]

height isnt really dat important... chong ming is just 10cm shorter than kean keat and it wouldn't make a big difference in doubles... from wat i see, chong ming is a constant smasher compares to kean keat...


Strongly agree!!!;) :D

[Loh]

Yes his middle name should be spelt "Chong" instead of "Choong". Maybe the veteran player "Choong" Tan Fook has caused some confusion! :D

Here's a pic of the successful Malaysian Team at the Melbourne Commonwealth Games 2006:

[ants]

ccm got girlfriend??never hear about tat....where he from actually?kl?

Yup CCM has a Gf. :). He is from Selangor.

[BadFever]

Ants, you just cause a lot of heart break now!!! :D

[ants]

Ants, you just cause a lot of heart break now!!! :D

Hahha KKK also has a gf.. add salt to the wound. :p

[hara^kazuko]

Hahha KKK also has a gf.. add salt to the wound. :p

that would be chili powder for me :crying:

[jaclyn]

ants , u cause many girl heart broken now!!!
include me:D :crying:

[ants]

Oh so sorry gals.. anyway i think CCM will be very flattered. I will tell him about this.. see how is his reaction.

[Bresis]

Oh so sorry gals.. anyway i think CCM will be very flattered. I will tell him about this.. see how is his reaction.

Doesn't he know that he has a lot of fans? :p Wish him all the best for his preparations for Sg Open n Msia Open :)

[pauline]

Doesn't he know that he has a lot of fans? :p Wish him all the best for his preparations for Sg Open n Msia Open :)
yeah,wish him all the best.....
btw, how old is CCM? 25?

[mirrura]

CCM is born in 1980, so he's 26 this year. Yeah, ants, convey our msgs to him. I'm his huge fan since I saw him in 2002 TC. If possible, ask him to drop by BC/BF :)

[erin_hakkinen]

26 this year. He was born on February 16, 1980.

[mirrura]

1. CCM with his first car
2. CCM's signature, *stolen* from elsewhere
3. CCM with his former partner, Chew Choon Eng
4. CCM - Jeremy Gan - former world Jr Champ. (the pic is too small)

Wonder if we'll have a CCM KKK World Sr. Champ :D

[erin_hakkinen]

From yesterday's newspaper: The NST

"Lee Chong Wei, the world’s No. 2 ranked badminton player and national doubles pair Chan Chong Ming and Koo Kien Keat are among the AMN recipients."

They will receive the title from Yang di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Syed Putra Jamalullail in conjunction with the King's 63rd official birthday today.

Full article (http://www.nst.com.my/Current_News/nst/Saturday/National/20060603082953/Article/index_html)

[jaclyn]

From yesterday's newspaper: The NST

"Lee Chong Wei, the world’s No. 2 ranked badminton player and national doubles pair Chan Chong Ming and Koo Kien Keat are among the AMN recipients."

They will receive the title from Yang di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Syed Putra Jamalullail in conjunction with the King's 63rd official birthday today.

Full article (http://www.nst.com.my/Current_News/nst/Saturday/National/20060603082953/Article/index_html)

may i know what is AMN mean?
even thought i have read the article but i still cant get it????:rolleyes: :confused:

[erin_hakkinen]

may i know what is AMN mean?
even thought i have read the article but i still cant get it????:rolleyes: :confused:

If i'm not mistaken, AMN = Ahli Mangku Negara ;)

[jaclyn]

thank for yours explaination!!!
bUT wat is that??(sorry):crying:

[shuzzack]

it is kind of appreciation of wat they've achieved

[shuzzack]

nice 1st car he have:)

[Coey^_^]

Yup CCM has a Gf. :). He is from Selangor.
oh really? how his gf look like?? muz be a pretty girl...:) all of thier (m'sia player)gf looks pretty....

[seawell]

haha,nice pics!

[libratwins]

chan chong ming has girlfriend,is that true who is she?i hope she is so pretty and kind

[ksooi]

CCM is from Kuala Selangor......his gf is quite pretty.......
btw, that is CCM's old car....he has changed his car....

[riz-nie]

aren't there any picture of his gf?????Wanna see how pretty she is....

[verinee@yey]

wanna see his gf's pict?n also kkk's gf?

thanks

[riz-nie]

KKK's gf must be so so so so pretty.....

[libratwins]

hope their gf is so.....pretty,beautiful and cute.i also hope they is one of perfect couple in badminton...

[riz-nie]

hey...don't you feel jealous?????i know i do...

[libratwins]

of course jealous.who not?if can i want ccm don't have any gf and wait me for about 10 years to marry him...just dream not be come true...

[hara^kazuko]

KKK's gf must be so so so so pretty.....

yeah, I heard that she's indeed a very very pretty girl..

[emms626]

yeah, I heard that she's indeed a very very pretty girl..

it is.....pity koo kien keat

[EastDevil]

Does badminton players always get pretty girlfriends? That should be a good motivation for the young aspiring players.

[emms626]

Does badminton players always get pretty girlfriends? That should be a good motivation for the young aspiring players.

it is same like the football player.....:p

[EastDevil]

it is same like the football player.....:p

Yeah, I'm in the wrong business. How I wish I had such "wise" minds when I was much younger. :D

[ksooi]

yeah, I heard that she's indeed a very very pretty girl..


Hehe...well beauty is in the eye of the beholder......:D :D :D

[deROSE]

hehe...this is my first post for ccm.(i've already written a few for kkk..so it is just fair that i write sumthin' for him as well.)The thing i notice about ccm is that he does not blow up on court so far in most of the matches with him payin in it that i've watched...which is a good thing.He looks positively happy most of the time.....very good natured.ASIDE from his attitude,he is quite a good player as well...and the combination of kkk-ccm is kinda impressive..they sort of balance each other out.BTW,has anyone ever seen the ugly side of ccm on court....has he ever like thrown his racket,or stuff like that to vent his anger or frustration??[That would be pretty weird considering he looks pretty happy most of the time!=")]

[siaoching]

Although he has been break up with KKK, however, No matter what happen to his partner, he is still the best.
SUPPORT CCM!!!!

[a-h$@n]

i will always support u...CCM BOLEH!!!!!

[sickgal]

well..as far as i'm concerne.. CCM is always well-behaved on court though... his calmness is stg that noone can deny..

[Felicia_txh]

No matter wat happen!!CCM is the best player in my heart!!;)

[esther]

yaya,he is a very good player~~support him:D

[siaoching]

After i open this thread, it's just few reply, i felt that CCM really had been ignore.
But now, it's prove that there's still have people who concern about CCM.
:D :D :D

[a-h$@n]

After i open this thread, it's just few reply, i felt that CCM really had been ignore.
But now, it's prove that there's still have people who concern about CCM.
:D :D :D
sure la..he is our country player...

[emmsfan]

sure la..he is our country player...

Not to mention that he's one of the best in the world also. He and KKK make a formidable pair. Hope it's like Paaske and Rasmussen, and they get back together again. Did i mention that both KKK and CCM are CUTE???? CCM rocks forever!!

[haifeng4ever]

Not to mention that he's one of the best in the world also. He and KKK make a formidable pair. Hope it's like Paaske and Rasmussen, and they get back together again. Did i mention that both KKK and CCM are CUTE???? CCM rocks forever!!

Ya, both of them are really cute.

[siaoching]

Not to mention that he's one of the best in the world also. He and KKK make a formidable pair. Hope it's like Paaske and Rasmussen, and they get back together again. Did i mention that both KKK and CCM are CUTE???? CCM rocks forever!!

Ya, CCM is cute:p :p :p
But for me, KKK is cool:cool: :cool: :cool:
Am i right?

[haifeng4ever]

Ya, CCM is cute:p :p :p
But for me, KKK is cool:cool: :cool: :cool:
Am i right?
Absolutely right, KKK is stylish too. :cool:

[sickgal]

i do agree with u.. he has those cool look..sometimes ppl might misunderstand him by saying him as an arroggant person...haha

[siaoching]

here u go...

full name:chan chong ming
nationality:malaysia
gender:male
date of birth:16/2/1980
place of birth:kuala selangor,malaysia
IBF ID:8477
height(m/in):1.71/5'7''
weight(kg/ibs):150
horoscope:aquarius
handedness:left

[haifeng4ever]

i do agree with u.. he has those cool look..sometimes ppl might misunderstand him by saying him as an arroggant person...haha
Ya, ppl used to misunderstand KKK as an arrogant person. But deep within he's a shy and soft-spoken person. I saw an interview with him during WC this year. He's so soft-spoken and kinda shy. Really cute.

[ants]

KKK is definately not an arrogant person. He just give that IMPRESSION to others.

[sickgal]

perhaps.. different attitude when he's in the court... like ants said..the impression that he gives to ppl..who don't know him will think that he's an arrogant person..hehe

[erin_hakkinen]

Hey CCM/HTH is competing in Vietnam Open! Yay! :D

[siaoching]

Hope they will hand over a good result.

[a-h$@n]

Hey CCM/HTH is competing in Vietnam Open! Yay! :D

When is vietnam open?????????????

[emmsfan]

It's about time too. KKK/TBH are given more opportunities to compete in tournaments compared to them . Hope they win it!!

[deROSE]

(Whatever the outcome of today's match)..ALL THE BEST to the new partnership of Chan Chong Ming -Hoon Thien How!Keep going guys!

[babygirl]

yup... GO CCM-HTH!!! Gambateh!!!

[ck1981]

Glad to see a lot of ppl here supporting CCM. Anyway, I want to know why CCM/KKK pair always failed to win titles for Msia. If CCM is such a good player, I believe he and KKK should have won many titles this year. Well, KKK/TBH won runner-up at JO2006 and gold at Doha game immediately after the split with CCM.
Is it because of his shoulder injury?

[haifeng4ever]

Glad to see a lot of ppl here supporting CCM. Anyway, I want to know why CCM/KKK pair always failed to win titles for Msia. If CCM is such a good player, I believe he and KKK should have won many titles this year. Well, KKK/TBH won runner-up at JO2006 and gold at Doha game immediately after the split with CCM.
Is it because of his shoulder injury?
Maybe it's because he hadn't get over his father's death. Who knows?:confused: :confused: :confused:

[emmsfan]

I personally think it's not fair to CCM. It's bad enough he lost his father and now he lost his place in the team. Kesian him lah..........

[emmsfan]

YAY!!!!! CCM-HTH upset top seeds CTF-LWW in the KL Open. Jia you!!!!!!!!!

[mirrura]

By RAJES PAUL - The Star, dated 21 Dec 2006


http://www.thestar.com.my/sports/story.asp?file=/2006/12/21/sports/16378753&sec=sports


KUALA LUMPUR: Senior shuttler Chan Chong Ming was bitterly disappointed with the decision to end his partnership with Koo Kien Keat.

But the 26-year-old has snapped out of the sad episode of his badminton career and is determined to bring his new partnership with junior Hoon Thien How to greater heights.

Yesterday, Chong Ming and his 20-year-old partner got off to a winning start in their first tournament together – the Kuala Lumpur Open – at the Kuala Lumpur Badminton Stadium (KLBA) in Cheras.

They defeated Johor juniors Poh Chai Boon-Vincent Soon 21-12, 21-8 to set up a quarter-final match today against veterans and top seeds Choong Tan Fook-Lee Wan Wah.

After having teamed up with Kien Keat for two years, Chong Ming said that the split was a bitter pill to swallow.

“But it is the coaches’ decision and I have to accept it. I chose not to quit even though I was disappointed,” said Chong Ming.

Kien Keat paired up with Tan Boon Heong prior to the recent Asian Games in Doha and they went on to become the first Malaysians in 36 years to win gold in the series.

Boon Heong was the former partner of Thien How. They won the World Juniors in Vancouver in 2004 and also chalked up a famous win over Indonesia’s former world champions Candra Wijaya-Sigit Budiarto en route to a runners-up finish in the Asian Championships in April this year.

Chong Ming said that he would again assume the role of guiding Thien How as he did with Kien Keat when they started out together.

“I had the responsibility to help Kien Keat when we teamed up two years ago. It’s good to see that he is doing well now,” he said.

“I have the same role to play partnering Thien How and it will be too early to expect anything outstanding from us next year. Hopefully, we will get stronger with each tournament.”

Thien How said that he experienced a similar feeling as Chong Ming when he had to part company with Boon Heong.

“With Boon Heong, we achieved good results and it hurt when I was told that we had to go separate ways,” he said.

“Now I have an experienced partner and I hope to learn as much as possible from him. Hopefully, we can achieve great things together. It is our wish to become another strong pair for the country.”

Without a world ranking, Chong Ming-Thien How are now the sixth ranked pair in the national team behind Tan Fook-Wan Wah, Mohd Fairuzizuan Mohd Tazari-Lin Woon Fui, Gan Teik Chai-Mohd Zakry Abdul Latif, Kien Keat-Boon Heong and Ong Soon Hock-Tan Bin Shen.

Yesterday, all the national doubles pairs won their second round matches.

But Fairuzizuan-Woon Fui survived a scare to advance to the quarter-finals with a 21-19, 22-24, 21-16 win over Chang Hun Pin-Chan Peng Soong of Penang.

[deROSE]

Congrads to ccm-hth for making it to the final of the KL OPEN!
A pretty good start for a new partnership.
They will be up against Lin Woon Fui-Mohd Fairuzizuan tomorrow.

[deROSE]

[quote=ck1981]Glad to see a lot of ppl here supporting CCM. Anyway, I want to know why CCM/KKK pair always failed to win titles for Msia. If CCM is such a good player, I believe he and KKK should have won many titles this year. Well, KKK/TBH won runner-up at JO2006 and gold at Doha game immediately after the split with CCM.
Is it because of his shoulder injury?[/quote

CCM-KKK did win gold during the commenwealth games and mas open this year.:)

[Simp84]

Glad to see a lot of ppl here supporting CCM. Anyway, I want to know why CCM/KKK pair always failed to win titles for Msia. If CCM is such a good player, I believe he and KKK should have won many titles this year. Well, KKK/TBH won runner-up at JO2006 and gold at Doha game immediately after the split with CCM.
Is it because of his shoulder injury? I reckon CCM is too playful on court, you noticed KKK is so focused nowadays, compared to when partnering CCM, they used to play alot of mind game, laugh and shout on court.. not serious enough.. probably the coach doesn't like that and decide to split b4 KKK miss his chances for great achievements

[Jessica]

I think both of them are also a great player...Maybe changing partner will bring a better future to them...So,just hope they can treasure the chances that given to them...

[haifeng4ever]

CCM-HTH will doing very well in KL open. Good luck to them in tomorrow final.

[Felicia_txh]

Congratulate them!!

[deROSE]

Congratulate them!!

Yeah,Congratulations to them.
*woot to their performance at the KL open.
Their first ever title together and hopefully not the last!
May they continue winning more titles next year.:)
Work harder CCM!

[munyoke]

congratulations to CCM and HTH, the 1st time they team up and they have win their 1st ever title in thier home country, hope they can create more victory in future!!!!

[MINN_EROSS]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v632/minn_eross/kl%20open/IMG_0333.jpg
congratulation to CCM...hope the sun will always shining for him..did some one said he is cute??i just wanna add.yes!!absalutely..he is really cute!!

[MINN_EROSS]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v632/minn_eross/kl%20open/IMG_0426.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v632/minn_eross/kl%20open/IMG_0441.jpg

[OneToughBirdie]

Minn Eross, now cool your hormones...hahaha! LOL! :p

[mirrura]

I'll join Minn Eross in posting his pic!

Thanks to my dear fren wenjie (jaclyn) for helping me to hunt for him last few days ago!!:D


two pix are taken from his back!:)


and the other one is taken from The Star newspaper. CCM with HTH!:)

[haifeng4ever]

http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/8390/s55hoonlw9.jpg
KUALA LUMPUR: The new men's doubles pairing of Chan Chong Ming-Hoon Thien How ensured themselves a merry Christmas yesterday when they capped a smashing run with an upset win over more illustrious teammates Mohd Fairuzizuan Mohd Tazari-Lin Woon Fui to win the Kuala Lumpur Open title at the Kuala Lumpur Badminton Stadium yesterday.
Chong Ming-Thien How came from behind to beat Fairuzizuan-Woon Fui 22-20 in the first game
Although Fairuzizuan-Woon Fui came back strongly in the late stages of the second game, Chong Ming-Thien How hung on to win 22-20 for their first victory in the local circuit.
In the men's singles final, Mohd Hafiz Hashim failed in his bid to end Lee Chong Wei's three-year unbeaten streak.
Chong Wei, who has not been beaten in the local circuit since 2003, took just 35 minutes to beat Hafiz 21-15, 21-18 to win his first local title of the year.
Chong Wei did not compete in the first leg in Malacca earlier in the year because he had to take part in international tournaments to maintain his world rankings before the World Championships in Madrid in September.
While Chong Wei lived up to his top billing, it was Chong Ming-Thien How who stole the show.
They edged top seeds and veterans Lee Wan Wah-Choong Tan Fook in three games in the quarter-finals before yesterday's win over their rivals, who had just returned from the Asian Games.
At the semi-finals stage, Fairuzizuan-Woon Fui had beaten Asian Games champions Koo Kien Keat-Tan Boon Heong.
The maiden win yesterday was doubly joyful for Thien How, who turns 20 today. Chong Ming and Thien How each pocketed RM3,000 for their efforts.
Chong Ming said they had been hugely motivated for the final.
“We had more desire to win as Fairuzizuan-Woon Fui are the national champions.
“This is our first victory since we were paired off with each other last month. Our hope now is to continue improving and qualify for the World Championships to be held in Kuala Lumpur next year,” said Chong Ming.
Thien How had been Boon Heong's partner when the pair won the world junior title in 2004.
Chong Ming's two-year partnership with Kien Keat ended when he was left out of the squad to the Asian Games in Doha. Kien Keat and Boon Heong went on to end a 36-year Asian Games drought for Malaysia when they took the men's doubles gold in Doha.
For Chong Wei, it was a hard earned win.
“Hafiz and I are not in the best of conditions because we have just come back from the Asian Games.
“But I was determined not to lose this match. I wanted to keep my unbeaten record in the local circuit,” said Chong Wei, who received a winner's cheque of RM4,000. (Original article from www.bam.org.my (http://www.bam.org.my))

[MINN_EROSS]

“We had more desire to win as Fairuzizuan-Woon Fui are the national champions.
“This is our first victory since we were paired off with each other last month. Our hope now is to continue improving and qualify for the World Championships to be held in Kuala Lumpur next year,” said Chong Ming.


if u watched the game...u can see how eager CCM want to win. i'm very sure evryone who came and watched definitely satisfied and proud to be one of the spectators...

[ants]

He is indeed happy that he won the KL Open.. a good way to end the year. He and HTH is looking foward to next year. At least for now they proved what they are capable of. But both of them also know that they have alot of things to improve on.

[MINN_EROSS]

guys..do u really think that he can make something great with HTH??how possible is it??i just wondering becoz, for me KKK is more aggresive that HTH..then...i dont know,,,but still i wish them a great future in MD!

[esther]

hmm..i thk should gv them a chance~~keep it up ya~~ ^^

[ants]

Its still too early to say. Both pairs are very new and still got alot of adapting and improvements to do. :) Its good to be aggresive , but have to play with brains as well. HTH is still slow due to his height. He has to improve on his speed and explosiveness.

[emmsfan]

Actually, I thought that this pair wouldn't work out since everything Rexy says is about KKK-TBh. Nothing about CCM-HTH. But hopefully the victory at the KL Open will change everything. Jia youuuuuuuuuu (to be continued) :>

[ants]

KKK/TBH won the Asian Games. Thats why they are mentioned alot by Rexy. Besided that the pair also went to the Finals of Japan Open. CCM/HTH pairing is not proven yet internationally. But i'm sure Rexy definately have other back up plans as well and not rely only on KKK/TBH for the future.

[emmsfan]

Even before the AG, everything was about KKK-TBh, everything in the media was about KKK-TBH. Since, I don't want this thread to be closed, I'll go back to CCm now. Does anyone know which satellite tournament CCm-HTH are going to be sent to next???

[ants]

They will be playing in the superseries. However coach have not made any decision on where to send them for the satellites.

[emmsfan]

CCM-HTH are going against KKK-TBH in the opening round if KKK-TBH get through the qualifiers.............. The battle between Malaysia's newest pairs. Exciting!!!!!

[yannie]

Chan Chong Ming
Malaysia Open 2007

[emmsfan]

He looks so innocent!!

[ants]

He is innocent! :P ahhah

[yannie]

Hahaha so funny both of you.

[emmsfan]

What's so funny?:confused: He is innocent, looks innocent!!:D
BTW, did he use to play mixed doubles??

[mirrura]

Chan takes time-out
By RAJES PAUL

KUALA LUMPUR: Doubles shuttler Chan Chong Ming has decided to quit the national team after a successful 14-year journey with the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM).

The 27-year-old Chong Ming announced yesterday that it was time for him to stop donning national colours in international tournaments and he would serve out his contract with the BAM, which expires on Nov 30, as a sparring partner for the national team.

He added that he had handed letters of resignation to national chief coach Yap Kim Hock and doubles coach Rexy Mainaky and would submit a copy to BAM general manager Kenny Goh today.

Chong Ming has not decided on his future but said that it would certainly be related to the sport.

“Badminton is in my blood and I just can't run away from it. But I cannot deny that my time with the national team is up,” he said after a training session at the Gymnasium II in Bukit Jalil yesterday.

“It was a hard decision for me to make. It actually took me great courage to sign the resignation letters. I felt sad after that.

“But I have been contemplating on this (to quit) for the last two months. Nowadays, my body cannot take the tough training sessions and I am always nursing some minor injuries. I am not consistent in training and that is frustrating. (By staying in the team) I am certainly not being fair to my partner.”

With Chong Ming's decision to leave the team, the coaches will have to find a new partner for Hoon Thien How.

Thien How is Chong Ming's fourth regular partner since he joined the BAM camp as a junior player at their Academy in 1993. His other partners were Jeremy Gan, Chew Choon Eng and Koo Kien Keat.

On who formed the best partnership with him, Chong Ming said: “It was special with each one of them. I had good memories with all of them.”

He spoke highly of his three memorable outings – at the 2002 and 2006 Commonwealth Games in which he won the gold medal partnering Choon Eng and Kien Keat in Manchester and Melbourne respectively and the 2006 Thomas Cup Finals in Japan.

In Japan, Chong Ming-Kien Keat put up a titanic battle against Denmark's Jens Eriksen-Martin Lundgaard Hansen in a semi-final tie. They won the match but Malaysia bowed out 2-3.

There have been disappointments too for Chong Ming, especially after suffering a shoulder injury in 2003 that almost ended his career.

“It took me three months to recover but I was never completely healed from it. I suffered pains on and off. Of course, it would have been great for me if I had won at the world championships or the Olympics. They were my only regrets.”

He has bronze medals to show from the world championships, partnering Choon Eng in 2001 and Kien Keat in 2005.

Chong Ming paid special tribute to Rexy.

“Rexy may be emotional at times but he really cares for his players. He has really done a great job with our doubles players. I am happy to quit because Rexy has groomed several good back-up players for the future,” he said.

“I would also like to thank my family and my girlfriend (Janice Lee), who were there for me during my ups and downs.

Chong Ming, who plans to settle down next year, also took his hats off to the BAM and the National Sports Council (NSC).

“I have to thank the BAM for keeping me under their banner for so long. The NSC, too, have been supportive. I know in my heart that I have given my very best to the country on every occasion. My only hope is that the BAM and NSC will continue to look after the welfare of players,” he added

[mirrura]

Rexy wants Chong Ming as sparring partner

PETALING JAYA: Doubles coach Rexy Mainaky hopes that Chan Chong Ming will stay on as a sparring partner to boost the standard of the younger players in the national team.

Rexy said yesterday that Chong Ming's decision to quit came as a surprise.

“This is disappointing news for our men's doubles. He is quite a good player and he still has a future in the game. Maybe, he thinks he cannot go far anymore,” said Rexy.

“He did tell me that he wanted to slow down ... wanted to relax and enjoy playing badminton. He did not want to shoulder too much pressure.”

Rexy hoped that BAM general manager Kenny Goh and chief coach Yap Kim Hock would be able to convince Chong Ming to be a sparring partner after his contract expires at the end of next month.

“Other players still look up to him. If Chong Ming is keen to help it will be great for the players, especially the younger one,” he said.

Chong Ming's decision to quit the national team reduced the fight for two places to the China Open (Nov 20-25) and Hong Kong Open (Nov 27-Dec 2) to three pairs – Mohd Fairuzizuan Mohd Tazari-Mohd Zakry Abdul Latif, Gan Teik Chai-Lin Woon Fui and Tan Bin Shen-Ong Soon Hock.

Yesterday, Bin Shen-Soon Hock defeated Teik Chai-Woon Fui 21-11, 22-20 in the selection trials to decide which pairs will be sent. Fairuzizuan-Zakry will stake their claim today against Bin Shen-Soon Hock and Teik Chai-Woon Fui.

The top two national pairs – Koo Kien Keat-Tan Boon Heong (world No. 1) and Choong Tan Fook-Lee Wan Wah (No. 6) – are assured of their entries.

[tjl_vanguard]

i guessed tat this would've have happened after rexy splitted ccm/kkk.. they are a great pair! so sad to see him leave.. perhaps he could be coach.. :D

[Xinguy]

Oh CCM please dun leave:(

[Chu Liuxiang]

Chan Chong Ming can still play in mixed doubles maybe, in 1998 World Junior Championship, he grabbed the mixed doubles title when he was partnering with Joanne Quay Swee Ling at that time if I am not mistaken. By the way, he also won the 1996 and 1998 World Junior Championship Boys Doubles title.

[alfa-2]

sayonara chan chong ming...........read this guys. it was predicted......
http://www.badmintoncentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=42581&highlight=hidden+Rexy

[terry]

Will miss him in action.

[Pemuda]

At 27 and basically heading nowhere in his badminton career, I would say it is indeed a wise choice by CCM. With him gone, at least there will be another youngster be given the chance to take his place. And CCM can move on and do other things for his own career.

Hafiz should also do a CCM and quit as well.

[scann]

Plenty of skill, maybe Chen Hong situation. He still can play for another club. Managed to take a few photos related to him parterning CCE in recently exhibition match against LWW&CTF in Sri Petaling.

[alfa-2]

At 27 and basically heading nowhere in his badminton career, I would say it is indeed a wise choice by CCM. With him gone, at least there will be another youngster be given the chance to take his place. And CCM can move on and do other things for his own career.

Hafiz should also do a CCM and quit as well.

you are absolutely right...........what is he doing there still in BAM?? i dont get it.

[Pemuda]

you are absolutely right...........what is he doing there still in BAM?? i dont get it.

Hey, dude, just in case you are unaware, this is Malaysia la. ;)
And HH is not the only one still 'being there'. Let me give you another example of 'still being there';

In Football, the Sultan of Pahang is still the FAM President despite numerous major failures over the decades.

This is the disease of Malaysia Boleh.

But you are right about HH. The boy should not be around, and the fact that he is around tells me the set up in BAM is not right.

[ants]

He is definately one of the best player there is. A Good mentor to his younger peers. I will surely miss watching him play in the international tournament representing Malaysia. But don't worry guys he will still be around in the Badminton arena. :)

[samuel882]

I think he quit to join KLRC... He will be back in action soon :rolleyes:;)

[Pete LSD]

RichmondPro should hire him :D.

[danielwong]

hi!! i am new in badminton forum but i am die hard fan of malaysia badminton for years :):).. i think ccm is a great player and versatile as he can adapt with many partners and still produce good results. can anyone recall any player in the world that change partner so often and still produce good results? ccm partnered at least 5 players that we knew...TKS, JG, CCE, KKK and HTH , anymore??? and he won titles with everyone of them....:D:D sumthing that our new batch of younger players should learn...not to forget winning world junior xd with joanne quay....will miss u always ccm :(:(

[eaglehelang]

At 27 and basically heading nowhere in his badminton career, I would say it is indeed a wise choice by CCM. With him gone, at least there will be another youngster be given the chance to take his place. And CCM can move on and do other things for his own career.

Hafiz should also do a CCM and quit as well.


If I'm not mistaken Hafiz is with Nusa Mahnuri or some club, like KLRC, so if Hafiz quits it's not from BAM.

[samuel882]

hi!! i am new in badminton forum but i am die hard fan of malaysia badminton for years :):).. i think ccm is a great player and versatile as he can adapt with many partners and still produce good results. can anyone recall any player in the world that change partner so often and still produce good results? ccm partnered at least 5 players that we knew...TKS, JG, CCE, KKK and HTH , anymore??? and he won titles with everyone of them....:D:D sumthing that our new batch of younger players should learn...not to forget winning world junior xd with joanne quay....will miss u always ccm :(:(
PARK JOO BONG... CCM is nowhere near his success on changing different partners... :p

[danielwong]

PARK JOO BONG... CCM is nowhere near his success on changing different partners... :p


agreed with you, but honestly, cant recall how many partners PJB had...:confused::confused::confused: i only remember KMS and and another mixed double partner...maybe more??

[Pemuda]

If I'm not mistaken Hafiz is with Nusa Mahnuri or some club, like KLRC, so if Hafiz quits it's not from BAM.

Not club level, but international level. HH should quit representing Msia, not Nusa Mahsuri or whatever club.

[Han]

I think among all the Malaysian elite double players, Choon Ming is the most unfortunate one!! I recall Choon Ming stormed into badminton scene after winning the World Junior title with full potential to be the next super star after Cheah Soon Kit. Thing spiral downhill after he sustained shoulder injury and was never fully recover after the surgery.
I think Choon Ming make the right decision of leaving BAM and he should be very proud of himself as he gave all he had to BAM and has been such a good solder. We usually think Malaysia players are spoiled but certainly not Choon Ming and he said all the right things even he's leaving, what a classy player.
I am sure Choon Ming will end up playing with private club and I wish him the best and certainly will continue to support and cheer for him.
Take care Choon Ming.

[dimitri]

Choong Ming a.k.a Ah Ming.. is a a funny guy on and off court man.. whoever pair up with this guy, tht pair will be 1 of the best pair..just imagine how fast he and HTH climbed up to top 20 since they played together. Whoever pair up with him also produced good results. He also motivates and encourages all his team mates on every single match no matter it's a single a or double. I've seen this happened in my own eyes man...he even ingored to take picture with his fan just bcoz of supporting and give some tips to his teammates.Nice guy to talk to also..feel like wanna cry when i read the sad news....opss..i wont cry easily la.. (guy must be tough) hehe.. ALL THE BEST CCM (curi-curi makan hah.. just kidding..dont get angry ya) Once again.. ALL THE BEST TO CHAN CHONG MING !!!

[Chu Liuxiang]

agreed with you, but honestly, cant recall how many partners PJB had...:confused::confused::confused: i only remember KMS and and another mixed double partner...maybe more??
I recalled other than Kim Moon Soo, Park Joo Bong has been partnered with Lee San Bok for sometime and probably with Kim Don Moon for Thomas Cup in 1996 or something.

[george@chongwei]

wish CCM the best in the future....

[ants]

I'm sure he will be happy that many supported him and also wish him all the best. :) I will relay the message to him.

[dimitri]

Thanks a lot ants..

[USAfan]

We thank you for your service and wonderful memories. Good luck and Best wishes. Hope to see you again in a different role, a coach maybe ???? You will be missed....

[Dimplex]

what a shame ccm could not find a stable partnership after his split from kkk

[mirrura]

exactly on what happened to his former partner, chew choon eng when ccm went on with kkk. will klrc bring ccm in as well?

[ants]

CCM will not be joining KLRC.

[yannie]

Good luck CCM in your future.

[eaglehelang]

All the best to CCM! Hope he's successful in the next stage of his career. Hope we can still see him in baddy world.

[samuel882]

CCM will not be joining KLRC.
Where will he be to continue his careers ? Coach at another country :confused:

[ants]

Where will he be to continue his careers ? Coach at another country :confused:

He will be involve in badminton in the country. Based on our conversation before... he still prefer to stay in Msia than going to other country.

[winnie]

hopes to still see him around, mayb not as the players but as part of coaching team hopefully.. best wishes in everything he do in the coming future

[madbad]

RichmondPro should hire him :D.

Ding ding! I'll be on the phone :D

By all accounts, it sounds like CCM will be a great mentor for younger players. He is well liked, respected and a true professional. I hope to see him flourish as a coach.

[V3i HoN6]

More attention should put to HTH now.
He is only 20 i guess.
Who is his potential pair up?

[eaglehelang]

More attention should put to HTH now.
He is only 20 i guess.
Who is his potential pair up?

Hoon TH is 21 according to BAM website. NST says Chan Peng Soon is potential but depends on discussion between the coaches. Chan Peng Soon did quite well in XD at WC 2007, for a lower rank pair. I think he plays MD more but at WC there were many more pairs ahead of him to be chosen.

[ixory]

OMG..i just know CCM wanna retire..:(:(:crying:,bad me.CCM..thanks for all ur effort and good luck in ur future.I will miss u..:o

[a-h$@n]

ccm wish u all the best n take care.sob sob :( :O

[danielwong]

Hoon TH is 21 according to BAM website. NST says Chan Peng Soon is potential but depends on discussion between the coaches. Chan Peng Soon did quite well in XD at WC 2007, for a lower rank pair. I think he plays MD more but at WC there were many more pairs ahead of him to be chosen.

i think chan peng soon is not bad..
saw him play in WC for XD..
he is fast and furios and dont seem nervous..
hope he and hth can form under deadly combination

[kenny7_2006]

So sad CCM is retiring... one of my fav players... all the best CCM!

maybe he'll follow his old partner's footsteps, Jeremy Gan, and coach the juniors?? Or like Chang Kim Wai, coaching the men's doubles...

BTW whatever happened to his old partner Teo Kok Siang??

[kenny7_2006]

still remember watching Chong Ming and Choon Eng during the Thomas Cup finals 2002, until Olympics 2004...

too bad CCM had no good players in his age group.. the rest were older (CTF, LWW, CKW) or younger (KKK)... none at his age... or else by now he'll be among the best!

[ants]

He is indeed one of the best and was among the best.

[Felicia_txh]

Good Luck in everything...All the best.....CCM...:)

[kkkfans]

chan chong ming the best....
we will not forget u de.....

[emmsfan]

Sorry for posting this a bit late....exams...
Chan Chong Ming will always be one of the best players there is.
It's a pity I only saw him play twice....on tv!!
ALL THE BEST TO CHAN CHONG MING!!!!!!!!!
He always be my favourite player!!

[emmsfan]

oh, ants, why are you so sure that he's not joining KLRC???
just asking.

[samuel882]

A big blow to CCM partner, HTH...
BAM planed to pair him up with Chang Hung Pin. Hopes it works.
IMHO, Chan Peng Soon should forged a new partnership with Khoo Chung Chiat.. A new Khoo-Chan in the making:eek: :cool:

[ants]

oh, ants, why are you so sure that he's not joining KLRC???
just asking.

Coz CCM is my buddy.

[Bresis]

I just found out about CCM's retirement a few days ago.
Sigh.
He is one of my favourite players.
I still remember seeing him winning the MD and team gold medals
in the Commonwealth Games in Melb last year.
All the best to you, Chong Ming!
We will always remember you and thank you for your
service to Malaysia for so long! :)

[ants]

Dont worry.. he will be able to give Msia his help if he is needed too.. maybe not on the playing field but somewhere else.

[eaglehelang]

Dont worry.. he will be able to give Msia his help if he is needed too.. maybe not on the playing field but somewhere else.

LOL, Ants, you're hinting but not saying it. Might as well wait till the official announcement from CCM himself.

[ants]

No.. im not hinting that he will be a coach in Msian Team.

[emmsfan]

Coz CCM is my buddy.

No way!!!!!!!:eek::eek::eek:Seriously???????

[Xinguy]

That will be great if he is the coach of m'sian...

[emmsfan]

No.. im not hinting that he will be a coach in Msian Team.

Okay, so you say he will help in other fields, but your not hinting he'll be a coach, and you said he's not going to play for KLRC.............give us a hint???:D:D:D:DPLEASE>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

[ants]

Well time will tell. He will not be a coach for sure.. but can coach me lah. Hahaha... i'm not suppose to disclose anything about his future in Badminton. Sorry. But sooner or later you guys will know.

[eaglehelang]

Well time will tell. He will not be a coach for sure.. but can coach me lah. .


Too bad, he'll make a good coach for the juniors. Anyway, he can change his mind later.

[ctjcad]

Well time will tell. He will not be a coach for sure.. but can coach me lah. Hahaha... i'm not suppose to disclose anything about his future in Badminton. Sorry. But sooner or later you guys will know.
..ants keeping us all.......................in suspense..:p:);)

[badone]

i think he will still play on....still have a few good year in him....he doesnt have to be in BAM to play on...look at TG/CJ:)