He will beat the mediocre field (only Hafiz, Beng Hong and Boonsak to beat).

Hafiz and Beng Hong have to step up ---- I think they are still not ready yet. The nerves will be with them.

James Chua has got nothing to lose --- he should go close.

he was a good player but then he was injured and never found his true form until today....same as tseun seng

Has he re-found his form????

I hope to hear more of him.

Has he re-found his form????

I hope to hear more of him.


James has been trainiing for a while now and he should be in shape --- the question is whether he has the mental strength to carry him. I give him a good chance if he is in shape. I remembered him too as a very good player and yes he was 'robbed' by his injury.

Tsuen Seng has never stepped up --- I think he does not take care of himself well --- I saw him once eating at the food court in the megamall with his girlfriend. Most likely too much laksa and and nasi lemak.

Well then that would be good to know.

I have not checked the draw but i would not rule out our neighbours from the north, Vietnam & Thai. They are defo establishing themselves at a respectable level.

As you said, dicipline in taking care of their body plays a big part in a pro athelete career.

James Chua is like the best player from sarawak right now eventhough he went to Kl to train. I wish him all the best and hope he can at least get to the semis. But i don think he is in the best shape, i heard that he is abit fatter now when he was in sarawak for the thomas cup training.

I will be very, very surprised if James Chua could beat Boonsak and Hafiz! :D

James Chua is like the best player from sarawak right now eventhough he went to Kl to train. I wish him all the best and hope he can at least get to the semis. But i don think he is in the best shape, i heard that he is abit fatter now when he was in sarawak for the thomas cup training.

What's with Sarawakians ? Is it the good food or is it the culture to grow fat?

I thought the TC training would have slimmed him down. Did he feast on laksa and kolo mee or maybe sharksfin soup and will boar meat ? Shouldn't BAM be monitoring this --- don;t they have a program to advise them what to eat. See this is one of the things that angers me about BAM. They do not impose a strict diet plan for their players --- with all the money they spent on these players, they allow them to eat what they like. :mad: :mad: :mad:

He will beat the mediocre field (only Hafiz, Beng Hong and Boonsak to beat).

Hafiz and Beng Hong have to step up ---- I think they are still not ready yet. The nerves will be with them.

James Chua has got nothing to lose --- he should go close.

james chua ????? :D

james chua ????? :D

2002 Malaysian Open Mens Singles Champion:D

What's with Sarawakians ? Is it the good food or is it the culture to grow fat?

I thought the TC training would have slimmed him down. Did he feast on laksa and kolo mee or maybe sharksfin soup and will boar meat ? Shouldn't BAM be monitoring this --- don;t they have a program to advise them what to eat. See this is one of the things that angers me about BAM. They do not impose a strict diet plan for their players --- with all the money they spent on these players, they allow them to eat what they like. :mad: :mad: :mad:Just to give you some food for thought.:eek:

Football players are much more highly paid, yet they go drinking alcohol, go to nightclubs, get into fights? Shouldn't their clubs stop them from going out?

Advice on what to eat is one thing. If you tell your players they cannot eat certain foods they like, I think you will not have many badminton players left - in M'sia, or in other parts of the world.

Just to give you some food for thought.:eek:

Football players are much more highly paid, yet they go drinking alcohol, go to nightclubs, get into fights? Shouldn't their clubs stop them from going out?

Advice on what to eat is one thing. If you tell your players they cannot eat certain foods they like, I think you will not have many badminton players left - in M'sia, or in other parts of the world.

Well, I am sorry - you know nothing about sports from the way you write. People like Lin Dan, Peter Gade, Kenneth Johanssen (just to name a few) have a strict diet regime, that is why they are so fit. Aussies, for example, like Ian Thorpe, Michael Klim, and many others have been taught the right way to stay fit, including strict 'sportsman' diet. If they cannot follow, they know they are out.

These days to be competitive, you need to take care of your body. Just take Malaysian Josiah Ng, he will tell you how many calories he needs to consume and expand everyday --- top sportsmen excel because they care of their diet. Professionals will take offense to what you say as they dedicate their bodies to their sports (there is food analytics now being taught at sports institions). I know the top cyclists like Andersen devote half their time managing the food they eat as fats eat awy their stamina.

Your comments are irrelevant as you do not know the changing trend in sports (in fact this 'health' trend has been around for such a long time) -- where have you been man ? Who cares about footballers, they do not count as the top echelons of individual sports.

Well, I am sorry - you know nothing about sports from the way you write. People like Lin Dan, Peter Gade, Kenneth Johanssen (just to name a few) have a strict diet regime, that is why they are so fit. Aussies, for example, like Ian Thorpe, Michael Klim, and many others have been taught the right way to stay fit, including strict 'sportsman' diet. If they cannot follow, they know they are out.

These days to be competitive, you need to take care of your body. Just take Malaysian Josiah Ng, he will tell you how many calories he needs to consume and expand everyday --- top sportsmen excel because they care of their diet. Professionals will take offense to what you say as they dedicate their bodies to their sports (there is food analytics now being taught at sports institions). I know the top cyclists like Andersen devote half their time managing the food they eat as fats eat awy their stamina.

Your comments are irrelevant as you do not know the changing trend in sports (in fact this 'health' trend has been around for such a long time) -- where have you been man ? Who cares about footballers, they do not count as the top echelons of individual sports.

Please don't be too harsh on Cheung. You must be new to this Forum and may not know a little about the background of Cheung, who is a longstanding member and one of the administrators of BC. I believe he is trained in the medical field.

I think what Cheung means is that even professional players must be given some liberties, perhaps to ensure that they remain sane. Even in the choice of food, it is not particularly harmful if a player chooses those that he likes to eat so long as the nuitritional value is not lost. Being too regimental may not suit every player and the coach must use his discretion.

A professional footballer is known to be one of the toughest athletes around and he can certainly compare very well against a professional badminton player. Although football is a team game, every member must be in tip-top physical and mental condition to perform and coordinate well. Their game is entirely different from badminton and we must not take away the credit from them.

Who cares about football? Being the no. 1 sport in the world, when the professional players are highly paid and well supported by sponsors, your question is redundant. Come June, all the world's eyes will be glued to the TV, some during very odd hours just to watch their favourite heroes and teams in action. Money will spin, high stakes will be involved.

When can badminton achieve such accolades??? :confused: :crying:

Please don't be too harsh on Cheung. You must be new to this Forum and may not know a little about the background of Cheung, who is a longstanding member and one of the administrators of BC. I believe he is trained in the medical field.

Who cares about football? Being the no. 1 sport in the world, when the professional players are highly paid and well supported by sponsors, your question is redundant. Come June, all the world's eyes will be glued to the TV, some during very odd hours just to watch their favourite heroes and teams in action. Money will spin, high stakes will be involved.

When can badminton achieve such accolades??? :confused: :crying:

Don't worry --- not trying to pick on him. I knew what he meant but also trying to say a sportman in an individual sport cannot afford to take in anything they want these days without affecting their performances. And also trying to point out that he was wrong in saying that no one will be interested in the end.

In saying that I don't care I waqs referring to football as a team sport so people can drink and cavort if they like but not individual sport. I will also be watching football come the world cup.
:D

2002 Malaysian Open Mens Singles Champion:D

what do u think about james chua compared with lcw ( in 2002 lcw was not as good as today) ?

what do u think about james chua compared with lcw ( in 2002 lcw was not as good as today) ?

In 2002 Malaysian Open, James Chua bt 6 Malaysian players from 1st round till final to grab the Mens Singles Champion. James bt defending champion Ong Ewe Hock ( who defeated Lin Dan and Bao Chun Lai), Lee Tsuen Seng ( whom defeated XXZ), Wong Choong Hann, Ismail Saman, Yeoh Kay Bin and another Malaysian player. James also won 3 out of 4 Malaysian local circuit champion in 2002.

However, if I am not mistaken, in 2002 Malaysian National Grand Prix Final, The Mens singles champion goes to Lee Chong Wei who beat Wong Choong Hann in the final. And from year 2002 onwards, LCW is always Malaysian National Champion till now.

James international results in 2002 should be better than Lee Chong Wei.

Personally, I still think Wong Choong Hann should be the top Malaysian singles player in 2002 but difficult to rate the others. There are a few good players in Malaysia beside WCH such as Roslin Hashim, Ong Ewe Hock, Yong Hock Kin, James Chua, Lee Tsuen Seng, Lee Chong Wei and Hafiz Hashim. :D

In 2002 Malaysian Open, James Chua bt 6 Malaysian players from 1st round till final to grab the Mens Singles Champion. James bt defending champion Ong Ewe Hock ( who defeated Lin Dan and Bao Chun Lai), Lee Tsuen Seng ( whom defeated XXZ), Wong Choong Hann, Ismail Saman, Yeoh Kay Bin and another Malaysian player. James also won 3 out of 4 Malaysian local circuit champion in 2002.

However, if I am not mistaken, in 2002 Malaysian National Grand Prix Final, The Mens singles champion goes to Lee Chong Wei who beat Wong Choong Hann in the final. And from year 2002 onwards, LCW is always Malaysian National Champion till now.

James international results in 2002 should be better than Lee Chong Wei.

Personally, I still think Wong Choong Hann should be the top Malaysian singles player in 2002 but difficult to rate the others. There are a few good players in Malaysia beside WCH such as Roslin Hashim, Ong Ewe Hock, Yong Hock Kin, James Chua, Lee Tsuen Seng, Lee Chong Wei and Hafiz Hashim. :D

i want to see him playing :D

In 2002 Malaysian Open, James Chua bt 6 Malaysian players from 1st round till final to grab the Mens Singles Champion. James bt defending champion Ong Ewe Hock ( who defeated Lin Dan and Bao Chun Lai), Lee Tsuen Seng ( whom defeated XXZ), Wong Choong Hann, Ismail Saman, Yeoh Kay Bin and another Malaysian player. James also won 3 out of 4 Malaysian local circuit champion in 2002.

However, if I am not mistaken, in 2002 Malaysian National Grand Prix Final, The Mens singles champion goes to Lee Chong Wei who beat Wong Choong Hann in the final. And from year 2002 onwards, LCW is always Malaysian National Champion till now.

James international results in 2002 should be better than Lee Chong Wei.

Personally, I still think Wong Choong Hann should be the top Malaysian singles player in 2002 but difficult to rate the others. There are a few good players in Malaysia beside WCH such as Roslin Hashim, Ong Ewe Hock, Yong Hock Kin, James Chua, Lee Tsuen Seng, Lee Chong Wei and Hafiz Hashim. :DI am impressed with your knowledge of Malaysian players.Generally Malaysians are too critical of their own players.In this competitive world,with China,Indonesia, Denmark and Korea competing for honours,Malaysia have not done too badly at all.I am glad that you acknowledge the good players from Malaysia.Culturally speaking Malaysian players are at a disadvantage.They are a contented lot.This change,when Fang Kaishaing became a coach in Malaysia.For the present set of players they are fortunate to have LImao and Rexy.The players have to start think for themselves in order to be world class players.

I am impressed with your knowledge of Malaysian players.Generally Malaysians are too critical of their own players.In this competitive world,with China,Indonesia, Denmark and Korea competing for honours,Malaysia have not done too badly at all.I am glad that you acknowledge the good players from Malaysia.Culturally speaking Malaysian players are at a disadvantage.They are a contented lot.This change,when Fang Kaishaing became a coach in Malaysia.For the present set of players they are fortunate to have LImao and Rexy.The players have to start think for themselves in order to be world class players.

Before Malaysia getting any foreign coach, in 1984, Malaysia even lost to England in Thomas Cup hosted in Kuala Lumpur. When Fang Kaishiang came to Malaysia, things changed and we notice Malaysia's improvement and always in TC final. ( from 1988 till 1994 ). Players like Foo Kok Keong, Cheah Soon Kit, Ong Beng Teong, Soo Beng Kiang, Kwan Yoke Meng, Sidek brothers( Razif, Jalani, Rashid, Misbun), Yap Kim Hock, Tan Kim Her did some good jobs for Malaysia.

This year, we notice that Malaysia has a very strong lineup in Mens Doubles, maybe the strongest in the world with 5 to 6 strong pairs that able to beat any pairs in the world when they are in their form. We hope to see some upcoming singles players from the junior team beside the Thomas Cup singles players. Malaysia has a lot of good singles players in 2002 but not so impressive in 2006. Obviously, China has the best mens singles lineup this year comparing to Malaysia, Indonesia, Denmark and Korea.:D

Before Malaysia getting any foreign coach, in 1984, Malaysia even lost to England in Thomas Cup hosted in Kuala Lumpur. When Fang Kaishiang came to Malaysia, things changed and we notice Malaysia's improvement and always in TC final. ( from 1988 till 1994 ). Players like Foo Kok Keong, Cheah Soon Kit, Ong Beng Teong, Soo Beng Kiang, Kwan Yoke Meng, Sidek brothers( Razif, Jalani, Rashid, Misbun), Yap Kim Hock, Tan Kim Her did some good jobs for Malaysia.

This year, we notice that Malaysia has a very strong lineup in Mens Doubles, maybe the strongest in the world with 5 to 6 strong pairs that able to beat any pairs in the world when they are in their form. We hope to see some upcoming singles players from the junior team beside the Thomas Cup singles players. Malaysia has a lot of good singles players in 2002 but not so impressive in 2006. Obviously, China has the best mens singles lineup this year comparing to Malaysia, Indonesia, Denmark and Korea.:DThe answer to the strong doubles Malaysia have now is Rexy with the foundation solidly cemented by Pang Cheh Chiang.Pang is also the coach responsible for Tan Boon Heonng and Hoon Thien How wresting the World Junior title in 2004.Another good doubles coach is Jeremy Gan.Singles players are lacking solely because Rashid have been given too many players to train.Malaysian players need taskmasters to mould them into world class players.They need to be knocked some senses into their head before they could produce results.

The answer to the strong doubles Malaysia have now is Rexy with the foundation solidly cemented by Pang Cheh Chiang.Pang is also the coach responsible for Tan Boon Heonng and Hoon Thien How wresting the World Junior title in 2004.Another good doubles coach is Jeremy Gan.Singles players are lacking solely because Rashid have been given too many players to train.Malaysian players need taskmasters to mould them into world class players.They need to be knocked some senses into their head before they could produce results.

Rashid have been given too Many players? Rather it was him whom took in too many players.

Rashid is still yet to be in the spotlight of the media. 2010-12 is a long way to go. They should start acting like the future national squad & the future national singles head coach. Not as a 'back up squad' 7 back up squad coach.

Prior to this, I have never met a head coach so eager to release his best charges to another head coach.

Its a strange world we live in.

MEN'S SINGLES
Mohd Hafiz Hashim vs Nguyen Quang Minh
Kendrick Lee Yen Hui vs Anup Sridhar
Chan Yan Kit vs Kennevic Asuncion
Jeffer Rosobin vs James Chua (MATCH OF THE ROUND)
Mohd Roslin Hashim vs Agus Hariyanto
Markus Wijanu vs Nguyen Tien Minh

WOMEN'S SINGLES
Fransisca Ratnasari vs Salakjit Ponsana (MATCH OF THE ROUND)
Adrianti Firdasari vs Julia Wong Pei Xian

MEN'S DOUBLES
Mohd Fairuzizuan Mohd Tazari/Lin Woon Fui vs Kennevic Asuncion/Raju Rai
Rupesh Kumar/Thomas Sanave vs Songpol Anukritayawon/Nattapon Naktong
Rendra Wijaya/Frans Kurniawanvs Albertus Susanto Njoto/Yohan Wiratama Hadikusumo (MATCH OF THE ROUND)

WOMEN'S DOUBLES
Wong Pei Tty/Chin Ee Hui vs Kennie Asuncion/Lili Wang
Lita Nurlita/Nathalia Poluakan vs Yasuyo Imabeppu/Sachiyo Imai
Fong Chew Yen/Ooi Sock Ai vs Rani Mundiasti/Endang Nur Sugianti (MATCH OF THE ROUND)
Lim Pek Siah/Joanna Quay Swee Lim vs Wong Man Ching/Louisa Koon Wai Chee

MIXED DOUBLES
Kennevic Asuncion/Kennie Asuncion vs Jun Takemura/Yasuyo Imabeppu (MATCH OF THE ROUND)
Yusuke Shinkai/Ikue Tatani vs Mohd Rizal/Greysia Polii

That should be in the PO Draw.. not on James Chua's thread.

I have the impression that he is kinda egoistic. Yesterday's match he even told the coach no need to watch him play. Anyhow, misbun was watching him at the side of the bench with me. Misbun was not even sitting at the coach chair in the court. Not that he don't want to.. but James say no need. hahah...

That should be in the PO Draw.. not on James Chua's thread.

I have the impression that he is kinda egoistic. Yesterday's match he even told the coach no need to watch him play. Anyhow, misbun was watching him at the side of the bench with me. Misbun was not even sitting at the coach chair in the court. Not that he don't want to.. but James say no need. hahah...

Really ? James is a true blue Sarawakian. They got attitude --- hopefully positive. James, show us your stuff man.

Mas players rocks!!!

OI..oi where is the result ot the second day?

James Chua Lost to Boonsak Ponsana. He played well... but Boonsak was even better.

Defeated by boonsak or Jeffer robinson? Pls detail

Defeated by boonsak or Jeffer robinson? Pls detail

ANTS said Boonsak -- so it must be.

But ANTS, please post scores/results.

James Chua Lost to Boonsak Ponsana. He played well... but Boonsak was even better.

Not entirely unexpected, considering Boonsak's recent form. Wonder whether Boonsak has completed his studies and is now a full-fledged lawyer? If so, he can concentrate better in full-time training.

Not entirely unexpected, considering Boonsak's recent form. Wonder whether Boonsak has completed his studies and is now a full-fledged lawyer? If so, he can concentrate better in full-time training.

Boonsak has been around for a while now and he had scalped many top players -- he plays strong and keeps coming back : that is the best part of his play. If he gets a degree together with his badminton accolades, we salute and congratulate him.

Boonsak is an awesome player !!!

Not entirely unexpected, considering Boonsak's recent form. Wonder whether Boonsak has completed his studies and is now a full-fledged lawyer? If so, he can concentrate better in full-time training.

After a long long wait, boonsak will be graduating this month!
Finally! HAHA!!
:D

Not entirely unexpected, considering Boonsak's recent form. Wonder whether Boonsak has completed his studies and is now a full-fledged lawyer? If so, he can concentrate better in full-time training.

James Chua and Boonsak Ponsana are on different levels. "Not entirely unexpected" is an understatement.

ANTS said Boonsak -- so it must be.

But ANTS, please post scores/results.

Well 3 Malaysians, 2 Hongkongers, one each from Thailand, Vietnam and England entered the MS quarterfinals.

Of the three Malaysians, only Hafiz is in the national team, the other two, Ayob Sainul Amar and Hashim Rosliin are not in the national training squad!

Those national trainees under Li Mao, namely James Chua, Yogendran and Kuan Beng Hong (new tansfer) were knocked out during R16.

Detailed results, which can be found on this PO website are:

Hashim Hafiz (MAS) beat Kendrick Lee (SIN) 21-14, 21-13 (27"),
in turn beat Anup Sridhar 20-21, 21-19, 21-19 (51")

Chan Yan Kit (HK)beat Lee Tsung Tseng (MAS) 8-21, 21-18, 21-10 (52")
in turn beat Rai Raju (US) 21-11, 22-20 (35")

(This doesn't bode well for Tsung Tseng, I'm afraid. :(

Boonsak Ponsana (THA) beat James Chua (MAS) 21-8, 21-12 (27") rather easily!
in turn beat Jeffer Rosobin (INA) 21-17, 21-16 (35")

Andrew Smith (ENG) beat Khrishnan Yogendran (MAS) 21-11, 21-13 (25")
in turn beat Raffn Bo (DEN) 21-18, 21-11 (32")

The Englishmen have caught up slowly, but surely! :D

Hashim Roslin (MAS) beat Anand Chetan (IND) 21-18, 22-24, 24-21 (53")
in turn beat Ismail Saman (MAS) 19-21, 21-8, 21-19 (46")

Three cheers for hard-core veteran Roslin! ;)

Nguyen Tien Minh (VIE) bt Kuan Beng Hong (MAS) 21-11, 21-14 (30")
in turn beat Kashyap P (IND) 21-9, 21-2 (20")

NTM is now a force to reckon with, so is Vietnam! :rolleyes:

Ayob Sainul Amar (MAS) beat Sapkul Chananart (THA) 21-13, 21-14 (35")
in turn beat Ohtsuka Shinga (JAP) 21-10, 21-9 (33")

Kudos to another old warrior!

Ng Wei (HK) beat Bhat Arvind (IND) 21-13, 21-11 (30")
in turn beat Jamie Juno (PHI) 21-16, 21-13 (28")

Not bad for the Filipino!

Go Boonsak Ponsana, and win the title. He is one of my favorite players. I like the way he plays, awesome man, full of creativity.

After a long long wait, boonsak will be graduating this month!
Finally! HAHA!!
:D

Thanks for the confirmation. Did he graduate in law as I last understand? Are you from Bangkok also? ;)

James Chua and Boonsak Ponsana are on different levels. "Not entirely unexpected" is an understatement.

You are most knowledgeable! But not to disappoint too much for those who feel that James could be a "giant-killer"! :)

James Chua and Boonsak Ponsana are on different levels. "Not entirely unexpected" is an understatement.

Agreed....Boonsak is now just below the top players such as Lin Dan or LCW. James Chua??? I think even Nguyen Tien Minh will beat him.

Agreed....Boonsak is now just below the top players such as Lin Dan or LCW. James Chua??? I think even Nguyen Tien Minh will beat him.

boonsak is a tough player

I think James Chua is just an average player..
look @ the following match provided by xt6666:D

MO2002
Game1:
http://www.sendspace.com/file/hb2oh0

Game2:
http://www.sendspace.com/file/og726z

Playing style exactly like O.E.H... too laid back

You are most knowledgeable! But not to disappoint too much for those who feel that James could be a "giant-killer"! :)

U said it - I am disappointed. James should have played well but his fitness (all those Sarawakian curries) let him down.

I think Tsuen Seng should not waste his time playing anymore --- he is not focused anymore. Not everyone can be a champion like LCW.

As for Boonsak, he is a really very fit and clever individual. But I think still one class below LCW and Lin Dan.

Ok it may only be the Philippines Open but I think Hafiz is coming back. He has proven he still wants to win.

Misbun has been vindicated --- that he has still got the touch to turn Hafiz around.

I think Roslin in some way should reassess his own retirement plans. He is not that bad, if he can curb some of his 'throw-away points' habit.

As for Beng Kuan, I think he needs to grow up quick. Perhaps Li Mao can shake some sense into him --- he must learn to be aggressive (his TC performance was too weak, I get to think maybe he was literary following the instructions of Minister Azalina's call to be cool on the day ;) ).

The Indonesian meet should be a Malaysian attack again --- let us hope this will be an LCW win and raise the spirit of the Malaysian camp after its shocking exit at the TC.

I can say all is forgiven --- Hafiz is still a hero !!! So is Misbun !!!

Whatever happened to that "giant-killer" bit?

Whatever happened to that "giant-killer" bit?

Well sadly, pre-empting a good story line for him did no good. He obviously did not read this article else he might have been motivated enough:eek: :mad: !

Really, I think it is time for players like Tsuen Seng and James Chua to re-examine themselves. They were promising players but somehow along the way, they seemed to wallow in diffidence. I am pretty sure they go through the same training as LCW but obviously not getting the same result. So, did they cheat in their training (and come up short) or are they a spent force ?

I truly think they can still produce the goods if they try enough --- e.g. even Roslin proved he was capable on the day (especially the 1st set against Hafiz in the Philippines Open 2006, forget the 2nd as he lost his motivation -- besides it was a aginst his brother). In retrospection, I am not sure whether he would have been more effective than Beng Kuan in the TC --- still water under the bridge, I should not bring that up).

Going forward, I hope James Chua can be a giant killer. Somebody in this forum said he has put on weight -- perhaps that is the reason, perhaps not. I think the Minister's recent outburst after the failure in the TC will put fringe players like James Chua under surveillance. Needless to say this would either spur him to perform or get AXEcuted --- I think he likes to play badminton and would like to carry on --- so that being the case, we can expect him to perform once he gets fit.

I don't think James put on weight. Its just that his type of body needs alot of maintenance. have to do regular weight trainings. What he lacks is stamina and speed ( we are talking in terms of pro level ). Like what you say.. he might not be fit enough yet or his fitness level is not consistent. In terms of Giant Killer.. its hard to say also even i would want him to be one. Age is catching up as well for him.

He had that injury to his knee as well.