Badminton Asia Junior Championships 2006

[seawell]

Location: Kuala Lumpur
Time:


Mixed Team Event: 3 July 2006 - 5 July 2006


Individual Events: 6 July 2006 - 9 July 2006

[seawell]

Saina to lead India in Asian junior badminton

Chennai, June 17: Saina Nehwal would lead India's charge in the Asian Junior Badmintion Championship to be held in Kuala Lumpur next month.

The 16-year-old Hyderabad girl created history by becoming the first Indian girl to win a badminton Grand Prix by claiming the singles title at Philippines Open last month.

The boys team consist of Jishnu Sanyal, Akshay Diwalkar, Suranjan Nandaluri, Arun Vishnu, Ram C Vijay and Arun Nandaluri, Badminton Association Of India Secretary T C Gupta told reporters.

Shankar P Gopal and Ratikant Shukla have been selected as reserve members.

Other member of the girls' team are Ruth Nisha, Gayatri Vartak, Nithya Sosale, Aswini Ponnappa and Nitchitha. Neha Pandit and Arun Bithi are the reserve members.

The Championships would be held in Kuala Lumpur from July three to nine.

Bureau Report

[gemini12]

This year should be interesting as there are a fewupcoming players be playing in this tournament. Tommy Sugiato will be leading the indonesian team to the Asian Junior Tournament.

Anybody hv any news on other teams?

[mikemike]

no more yet......

[jug8man]

Tommy Suggiarto???? Are you sure he's still in the age groups????

[Ningtyas]

Tommy Suggiarto???? Are you sure he's still in the age groups????
Tommy Sugiarto is under 19. He was born in 31 May 1988.

[weijin]

Anyone know which stadium this tournament to be held? thanks

[gemini12]

it will be held in stadium badminton Kuala Lumpur (KLBA) in Cheras. I wonder who will represent Malaysia in this event.anyone have news.

[yannie]

KL? Surely many people here from BC can go and watch.
Is this an under 19 tournament?

[badMania]

Hmm..after looking at the list of participants...Tommy Sugiarto is surprisingly not there :cool: He would be the highest ranked participant if he is there.

Some notable names in the draws:
Saina Nehwal, Jang Soo Young, Xing Aiying (singles and doubles, with Shinta Mulya Sari), Pia Zebadiah, Lydia Cheah Li Ya, Wang Yihan, Lee Yong Dae (in doubles),

[fukusami16]

Anyone knows how much is the entrance fee? ...WHo will represent MAs for Boys and Girls ?....Thanks

[hcyong]

I didn't know Lee Yong-Dae is only 18. I think he's gonna be a star, like Park Joo-Bong and Kim Dong Moon.

[erin_hakkinen]

Anyone knows how much is the entrance fee? ...WHo will represent MAs for Boys and Girls ?....Thanks

I don't know about others but Arif Latis is top seed :D
Lok Chong Chieh and Vountus Indra Mawan are also competing and of course, Lydia Cheah.

[wynn000]

badminton asia junior is for under 18 or 21??

[erin_hakkinen]

It's Under-19 :)

Here's an article about AJC from today's newspaper.

http://www.thestar.com.my/sports/story.asp?file=/2006/6/30/sports/14701290&sec=sports

[badMania]

Team Indonesia is drawn to play India on Tuesday. A tough job for them since Saina Nehwal is expected to play in Women's Singles and probably Doubles. Pia or Bellaetrix to play her?

No Tommy Sugiarto makes it even harder for Team Indonesia to have any realistic chance of winning the mixed-team event.

[beijing2008]

china will win the mix-team-championsships!!

why does tommy not participate?? how come that arif latif is top seed?? china's men's singles players r better for sure! lu qicheng already won it last year.

[beijing2008]

it's a very very strange seeding!! all three chinese players are unseeded, but arif latif is topseeded!! hong ji hoon only on 9/16 but vountus on 3/4?! - that's a stupid seeding .... but anyway lu qicheng will win the competition! same thing with seeding arif and vountus top in men's doubles!!

[Sandy]

The seeding should be combine IBF Ranking with Junior event results.
Nightmare for SIN 3/4 seeded team against unseeded CHN team in 1st round :eek:
also in individual even who against unseeded CHN players in early round :mad:

Indonesia team send the best team without Tommy Sugiarto, Achmad Rivai & Nitya Krishinda.

This event will be held in July 3, but some of INA players played in Training Center/Clubs Championships in Solo, just finished in July 1. :eek:


Boy's Team

Jayaraya (Jakarta) d Djarum Kudus (Central Java) 3-1
U-16 M. Nur Rofi'i d Engga Setiawan 15-21 21-19 21-12
U-16 Victor Osmond d Tri Prasetyo 21-17 22-20
U-19 Adi Pratama lost to D. Hayom 0-2
U-16 Angga P/Kevin P d Seiko/Ulinuha 18-21 21-17 27-25

3rd : Tangkas (Jakarta) & PMS Solo (Central Java)

Girl's Team

Djarum Kudus (Central Java) d Jayaraya (Jakarta) 3-2
U-16 Ana Rovita d Rena S.
U-16 Ganis Nur d Claudia
U-19 Sylvina Kurniawan lost to Bellaetrix Manuputy 1-2
U-16 Noor P/Nimas R lost to Rena S/Claudia
U-19 Luluk M/Fitrin W d Bellaetrix/Samantha 12-21 23-21 21-14

3rd : Tangkas (Jakarta) & DKI (Jakarta)


Individual

U-19

BS : D. Hayom (Djarum Kudus) d Nugroho (Djarum Kudus) 18-21, 21-19, 21-15
GS : Sylvina Kurniawan (Djarum Kudus) d Bellaetrix Manuputy (Jayaraya Jakarta) 21-19, 22-20
BD : Wifqi/Komang (Djarum Kudus)
GD : Luluk/Fitri (Djarum Kudus)
XD : Wifqi/Ayu (Djarum Kudus)

U-16

BS : Engga Setiawan (Djarum Kudus) d Ari Trisnanto (Tangkas Jakarta) 21-13, 21-17
GS : Ana Rovita (Djarum Kudus) d Athia (Api Nusantara, West Java) 21-16, 21-12
BD : Angga/Kevin (Jaya Raya Jakarta)
GD : Ayu/Della (DKI Jakarta)
XD : Rahmansyah/Della (DKI Jakarta)

[seawell]

Saina to lead India in Asian junior badminton

New Delhi, June 30. (PTI): A 12-member junior team, led by teenage sensation Saina Nehwal, would be seen in action at the Asian Junior Badminton Championship in Kuala Lampur from July 3-9.

Saina, seeded second in the tournament, has got a bye in the first round.

The team members are scheduled to leave for Malaysia tonight.

The 16-year-old girl from Hyderabad reached the pre-quarterfinal in the previous edition but with a recent Grand Prix title -- Philippines Open -- under her belt, the world no 42 would look to prove herself in the junior circuit as well.

World no 39 and top seed in the tournament, Korea's Jang Soo Young and third seed Xing Aiying of Singapore could pose a challenge for the Indian starlet.

"Our team is quite good and we are expecting to win a few titles there. Saina has a good chance in the singles as she is the second seed," coach Sanjiv Sachdeva told PTI today.

"In the team competition we will face Indonesia in the first round, They are a good side but we can beat them," he added.

Team:

Boys: Jishnu Sanyal, Akshay Dewalkar, Srujan Nandaluri, Arun Nandaluri, Ram C Vijay, Arun Vishnu

Girls: Saina Nehwal, Ruth Misa, Ashwini Ponnappa, Sosali Nitya, Gayatri Vartak, Nischita.

Coach: Sanjiv Sachdeva

Manager: S Balachandran.

[seawell]

Saina looking to break new ground

New Delhi, July 3. (PTI): Saina Nehwal will attempt to add another golden chapter to her fledgling career when she begins her campaign as the second seed in the women's singles event of Asian Junior Badminton Championship in Kuala Lumpur.

Saina's spectacular win at the Philippines Open last month elevated her to a new high in the badminton world and the giant-killer from Hyderabad possesses the grit to become the first Indian ever to win the crown of Asian Junior champion.

The 16-year-old sounded upbeat about her chances in the prestigious championship beginning in the Malaysian Capital today.

"I just want to win this title. I know I can do it if I play to my potential. But winning the crown will not be easy, as the top seed is a Korean girl (Jang Soo Young) and also above me in the rankings. It will be a challenge for me," a confident Saina told PTI before leaving for Malaysia along with the rest of the 12-member Indian team.

Saina reached the pre-quarterfinals of the event last time but having blossomed at the international stage since and with a Grand Prix win under her belt, she has a realistic chance of bagging the singles title this time.

The main contender for Saina, whose world rankings soared to 42 after her historic win at Manila, will be Jang Soo Young of Korea, placed three notches above her, while third seed Xing Aiying, world number 44 from Singapore, could also pose a challenge to the Indian starlet.

"It would be a good exposure for me. There are several players in the other teams who are young and performing well at the top level. They are quite fast and I would meet them at the senior level as well.

"Everybody is doing well in the team and we are expecting a good result in the team championship also," said Saina, who has got a bye in the first round of singles.

After the euphoria of winning the Philippines Open, came the dampner, as she failed to make much impact in the next three tournaments of the Asian Circuit, but Saina is determined to return to her winning ways.

"It was a dream come true (victory at Philippines Open). I really worked hard and gave my hundred per cent in every game but I never believed that I could win it. I took it match by match, but after beating world no. 4 (Xu Huwaien) I realised that I have a chance."

"It was the first time that I had won a big title so I got tense in the rest of the tournaments. I made lots of mistakes. After coming back I started training from that day and took note of my errors," she said.

The Pullela Gopichand protege seems to revel in beating higher-ranked players and has already scored some big upsets in her career.

"I am not scared by them (higher-ranked players). I always play me best against them. You should have belief in yourself. I do not feel any pressure because the pressure is on them. Even when I was 9-10, I used to beat players in the 16-17 age category."

[badMania]

The seeding should be combine IBF Ranking with Junior event results.
Nightmare for SIN 3/4 seeded team against unseeded CHN team in 1st round :eek:
also in individual even who against unseeded CHN players in early round :mad:

Indonesia team send the best team without Tommy Sugiarto, Achmad Rivai & Nitya Krishinda.

This event will be held in July 3, but some of INA players played in Training Center/Clubs Championships in Solo, just finished in July 1. :eek:


Do you know why Tommy is not in the squad? I thought he is keen on the Asian Junior title...which could technically could be his because no other players has a higher ranking.

[Sandy]

Do you know why Tommy is not in the squad? I thought he is keen on the Asian Junior title...which could technically could be his because no other players has a higher ranking.

I thaught same reason with why Wang Lin isn't present in here, will focus in senior event.
China still have Wang Yihan or others, but unluckily Indonesia don't have other junior players who same level with Tommy.

[badMania]

I thaught same reason with why Wang Lin isn't present in here, will focus in senior event.
China still have Wang Yihan or others, but unluckily Indonesia don't have other junior players who same level with Tommy.

Here's the quote from the ABC website:

As for now, Tommy wants to make a humble beginning and has set his sights on the Asian Junior title. The Asian Junior Championships will be held in Kuala Lumpur next month and the badminton fraternity could hear more about Tommy and witness his inherited talent.


Which is why I am quite surprised when I didn't see Tommy's name in the list of players.
I hope that the girls (Pia, Bellaetrix, Aprilia) will make some impact. If all the seeds manage to beat their opponents, Saina Nehwal is expected to meet Aprilia Yuswandari (tough for her), Pia Zebadiah is expected to meet Hung Shih Han (probably manageable), and Bellaetrix Manuputty is expected to meet Megumi Taruno (also probably manageable) in Round 1/16. If Pia and Bella can go to the quarter-final, they are expected to meet Wang Yihan and Jang Soo Young respectively. Tough opponents.....

[hcyong]

it's a very very strange seeding!! all three chinese players are unseeded, but arif latif is topseeded!! hong ji hoon only on 9/16 but vountus on 3/4?! - that's a stupid seeding .... but anyway lu qicheng will win the competition! same thing with seeding arif and vountus top in men's doubles!!

I suppose the seedings are based on the world ranking or some sort of ranking, not the perception of who is better (which is subjective). Arif is probably not the strongest in actual playing strength but how do you measure actual playing strength?

It's not surprising that seedings can be so far different from our perception because juniors rarely take part in world ranking events. Hence, you rarely see the top seeds (or even the seeds) winning these events. I think this will continue to happen in this tournament.

[badMania]

The morning results for the mixed team event are out:
MAS bt PAK 3-0

JAP bt VIET 3-0

CHN bt SIN 3-0 -- SIN is seeded 3/4th.
Wang Yihan bt Xing Aiying 21-13, 21-16
Lu Qicheng bt Derek Wong Zi Liang 22-20, 21-13

PRK bt KAZ 3-1

Tonight's matches (predictions in bold):
MAS vs JAP
CHN vs PRK

[hcyong]

The morning results for the mixed team event are out:
MAS bt PAK 3-0

JAP bt VIET 3-0

CHN bt SIN 3-0 -- SIN is seeded 3/4th.
Wang Yihan bt Xing Aiying 21-13, 21-16
Lu Qicheng bt Derek Wong Zi Liang 22-20, 21-13

PRK bt KAZ 3-1

Tonight's matches (predictions in bold):
MAS vs JAP
CHN vs PRK

Before anyone jumps to conclusion, the results above are just for the top half. Mas are expected to face Chn in the semis. Ina and Kor are in the bottom half.

[seawell]

http://www.badmintonasia.org/newspage.aspx?newsID=83

Yonex-Sunrise Badminton Asia Junior Championships 2006 – 4th July Afternoon Session Results (1200hrs)

HKG bt PHI, 3-0

Boy's Singles – Wong Shu Ki bt Kelvin Tim Ang (21-14, 21-12)

Girl's Singles – Chan Tsz Ka bt Raquel Guerrero (21-11, 21-11)

Mixed Doubles – Lau Chi Yin/ Poon Lok Yan bt Bryan Chan/ Rachel Guerrero (25-23, 21-15)

INA bt IND, 3-0

Boy's Singles – Bandar Sigit Pamungkas bt Jishnu Sanyal (21-16, 16-21, 21-19)

Girl's Singles – Pia Zebadiah Bernadet bt Saina Nehwal (19-21, 21-16, 21-18):eek:

Boys' Doubles – Fernando Kurniawan/ Subakti bt Jixhnu Sanyal/ Akshay Dewalkar (21-13, 21-16)

TPE bt SRI, 3-0

Boy's Singles – Cheng Ching Hung bt Dahanayake Rajitha Sandeepana (21-10, 21-15)

Girl's Singles – Choo Yu Ting bt Ginige Lakshi N De Silva (21-4, 21-9)

Mixed Doubles – Liao Min Chun/ Hshieh Pei Chen bt Sepalage Perara Thilan/ Yapa Dahanatake Subodha K (21-7, 21-7)

KOR bt THA, 3-0

Boy's Singles – Hong Ji Hoon bt Vilailak Pakkawat (17-21, 21-16, 21-18)

Girl's Singles – Jang Soo Young bt Buranaprasertsuk Porntip (21-19, 21-13)

Mixed Doubles – Lee Yong Dae/ Yoo Hyun Young bt Sanlekanan Nattavut/ Sanlekanun Nattaya (21-10, 21-7)

[badMania]

Results for the bottom half (Afternoon):
HKG bt PHI 3-0

INA bt IND 3-0 (yeah...I thought it will go to at least 4 matches with Saina's presence)
Bandar Sigit Pamungkas bt Jishnu Sanyal 21-16, 16-21, 21-19 (wat a tight finish).

Pia Zebadiah bt Saina Nehwal 19-21, 21-16, 21-18 (good one Pia....let's see how far can you go in the individual event).

Fernando Kurniawan/Subakti bt Jishnu Sanyal/Akshay Dewalkar 21-13, 21-16.

TPE bt SRI 3-0

KOR bt THA 3-0
Jang Soo Young bt Buranaprasertsuk Porntip 21-19, 21-13.

Lee Yong Dae/Yoo Hyun Young bt Sanlekanan Nattavut/Salekanun Nattaya (hmm..another brother/sister combination?) 21-10, 21-7.

Tonight's matches (with predictions in bold):
HKG vs INA
TPE vs KOR

All seeded teams (except unlucky SIN) should proceed to the semi-finals tomorrow.

[badMania]

Girl's Singles – Pia Zebadiah Bernadet bt Saina Nehwal (19-21, 21-16, 21-18):eek:


Indeed...I am also quite suprised Pia can beat Saina. Once again, it confirms that Pia is the most promising prospect in women's singles we have right now. She just needs to gain more experience through participation in the international tourneys.

[badMania]

Quote from the ABC website again:
Conspicuously absent from the Draw was some of the ranked players from China which was a welcome relief to many participating nations. Even at junior levels, such Chinese players will be a force. With them out, the field is now open to any number of players from a variety of countries to mount the winners’ rostrum when the Championship ends on 9th July.

Looks like the writer is wrong! I think China will win the team event and at least the men's (Lu Qicheng) and women's singles (Wang Yihan + maybe doubles).

Some of their players have experienced playing against senior players, like: Lu Qicheng, Wang Yihan, and Liao Jingmei.

As for MD and XD, with Lee Yong Dae's presence, KOR should sweep the gold medals.

[Loh]

The morning results for the mixed team event are out:
MAS bt PAK 3-0

JAP bt VIET 3-0

CHN bt SIN 3-0 -- SIN is seeded 3/4th.
Wang Yihan bt Xing Aiying 21-13, 21-16
Lu Qicheng bt Derek Wong Zi Liang 22-20, 21-13

PRK bt KAZ 3-1

Tonight's matches (predictions in bold):
MAS vs JAP
CHN vs PRK


Actually can't believe that CHN is not seeded when SIN is and SIN was most unlucky to have to meet them first! :(

[Loh]

Indeed...I am also quite suprised Pia can beat Saina. Once again, it confirms that Pia is the most promising prospect in women's singles we have right now. She just needs to gain more experience through participation in the international tourneys.

Wow, who is this young Indonesian lady, Bernadet Zebadiah Pia, seeded 5/8 in singles! She must be good! How did she manage to beat Saina? What tactics did she employ? What is her strength? Is she tall? Any pic of her? :D

[badMania]

Wow, who is this young Indonesian lady, Bernadet Zebadiah Pia, seeded 5/8 in singles! She must be good! How did she manage to beat Saina? What tactics did she employ? What is her strength? Is she tall? Any pic of her? :D

Pia Zebadiah touted to be the younger and fitter version of Mia Audina...hehehe :D Unfortunately, I don't have her pic. She only joined Pelatnas early this year.

She's the younger sister of Markis Kido and Bona Septano. She also played mixed doubles with her brother (Bona), but, in the ABC Junior this year, she's partnering another youngster (Subakti).

[badMania]

Quarter-Final Results (Evening)
MAS bt JAP 3-1

CHN bt PRK 3-0

INA bt HKG 3-0
Boy's Singles – Wishu Haryo Putro bt Wong Shu Ki (21-16, 21-11)
Girl's Singles – Aprilia Yuswandari bt Chan Tsz Ka (19-21, 21-14, 21-15)
Boys' Doubles – Fernando Kurniawan/ Subakti bt Wong Shu Ki/ Lau Chi Yin (21-16, 21-12)

KOR bt TPE 3-0

SEMI-FINALS (to be played tomorrow, predicted winners in bold)
MAS vs CHN -- with Lu Qicheng and Wang Yihan in the team, it will be hard for the top-seeded Malaysian team to beat the unseeded Chinese.

KOR vs INA -- KOR is simply too strong for a young INA team. Unless Pia can beat Jang Soo Young, it will be over in 3 games

[erin_hakkinen]

Err..i need a little help here. Does anybody know how do i get to KLBA from Shah Alam? I seriously wanna go to AJC :crying:

[zia.ufrida]

I had seen pia's pic in newspaper. She is very short for shuttler. I think She only has a big spirit to play badminton, that's why She can beat Saina Nehwal. I'm still pesimistic in Indonesian Woman single player. Indonesian pelatnas has to recruit some girls with at least 175 cm height. That's only way to compete china's WS player.




Pia Zebadiah touted to be the younger and fitter version of Mia Audina...hehehe :D Unfortunately, I don't have her pic. She only joined Pelatnas early this year.

She's the younger sister of Markis Kido and Bona Septano. She also played mixed doubles with her brother (Bona), but, in the ABC Junior this year, she's partnering another youngster (Subakti).

[hcyong]

Err..i need a little help here. Does anybody know how do i get to KLBA from Shah Alam? I seriously wanna go to AJC :crying:

Driving? Public transport?

An easy way to get there is to get to the Maluri LRT station. The stadium is a 5-minute walk away. If you are driving and don't know how to get to Maluri, then I suggest you park at a convenient LRT station and take the LRT to Maluri.

[badMania]

I had seen pia's pic in newspaper. She is very short for shuttler. I think She only has a big spirit to play badminton, that's why She can beat Saina Nehwal. I'm still pesimistic in Indonesian Woman single player. Indonesian pelatnas has to recruit some girls with at least 175 cm height. That's only way to compete china's WS player.

Well, both Susi Susanty and Mia Audina are short compared to Ye Zhaoying and other China players. But both players have turned out to be excellent players.

[zia.ufrida]

Yonex-Sunrise Badminton Asia Junior Championships 2006 – 5th July Morning Semi-Finals Results (0900hrs)
MAS bt CHN, 3-1
Boy's Singles – Mohd Arif Latif lost to Lu Qicheng (18-21, 27-25, 14-21)
Girl's Singles – Lydia Cheah bt Wang Yihan (25-23, 21-17)
Boys’ Doubles – Lim Khim Wah/ Mak Hee Chun bt Li Tian / Hu Wenqing (21-15, 21-19)
Mixed Doubles – Tan Wee Kiong/ Woon Khe Wei bt Li Tian/ Ma Jin (21-15, 19-21, 21-19)
KOR bt INA, 3-1
Boy's Singles – Hong Ji Hoonn bt Wishu Haryo Putro (20-22, 21-15, 21-14)
Girl's Singles – Kim Moon Hi lost to Pia Zebadiah Bernadet (21-11, 21-19, 19-21)
Boys’ Doubles – Lee Yong Dae/ Cho Gun Woo bt Fernando Kurniawan/ Subakti (21-15, 21-8)
Mixed Doubles – Lee Yong Dae/ Yoo Hyun Young bt Subakti/ Lily Siswanti (21-12, 21-11)

Badmania... I'm waiting for your comment.

[hcyong]

I think Korea will win the final. Just on the strength of Lee Yong Dae alone will almost get them there. 3-1 to Korea is my prediction.

[badMania]

I was about to post the result....wow...what an achievement by MAS...beating a China team consisting of Lu Qicheng and Wang Yihan 3-1!

Lydia Cheah managed to beat Wang Yihan in 2 sets...while Mohd Arif Latif also stretched Lu Qicheng to 3 sets. I have underestimated the Malaysians :cool:

As for Indonesia's loss, it's expected...Lee Yong Dae alone will contribute 2 almost guaranteed points for Korea. Add the men's singles, the job is done. However, Pia Zebadiah continues to impress me with her close victory over Kim Moon Hi. I am just suprised that Korea did not field Jang Soo Young :cool: It will be interesting to see how Pia will fare against Wang Yihan later on in the quarter-final of the individual event. Both should progress through the early rounds.

FINAL later this evening (predictions in bold):
MAS vs KOR

[kokcheng]

You are still underestimating the Malaysians.That's the trouble with Malaysians.They cant instil fear towards not only their opponents but fair minded observers.Anyway a huge congratulations to the Malaysian team.Keep on winning and be on guard at all times.That'show reputation are built.I dont feel bad at all,badMania for your choice cos I believe you are impartial.

[hcyong]

You are still underestimating the Malaysians.That's the trouble with Malaysians.They cant instil fear towards not only their opponents but fair minded observers.Anyway a huge congratulations to the Malaysian team.Keep on winning and be on guard at all times.That'show reputation are built.I dont feel bad at all,badMania for your choice cos I believe you are impartial.

Is your son playing?

It was a good win over the Chinese. Nobody (including ourselves) gave us a chance.

I am not impartial. Of course I would like us to win, but I still think Korea will win :)

[kokcheng]

Is your son playing?

It was a good win over the Chinese. Nobody (including ourselves) gave us a chance.

I am not impartial. Of course I would like us to win, but I still think Korea will win :)No,he isn't.I think we will have a good chance of winning.Arif is good and full of confidence.Lydia is fantastic.If she can beat the Chinese there is no reason for her not to beat the Korean.She must believe in her own capabilities.She is the future star of MAlaysia.Lim Kim Wah and Mak are solid doubles players.There is no need to fear one Korean guy.We still have Tan weekiong and Woon if the Koreans wont give up.

[hcyong]

Yonex-Sunrise Badminton Asia Junior Championships 2006 - 5th July Mixed Team Events Final Full Results.

KOR bt MAS, 3-2

Boy's Singles - Hoong Ji Hoon lost to Mohd. Arif Latif (21-14, 11-21, 22-20)

Girl's Singles - Jang Soo Young lost to Lydia Cheah (23-21, 8-21, 13-21)

Boys' Doubles - Lee Yong Dae/ Cho Gun Woo bt Lim Khim Wah/ Mak Hee Chun (21-11, 21-15)

Girls' Doubles - Yoo Hyun Young/ Sun In Jang bt Woon Khe Wei/ Ho Bee Ling (21-16, 21-16)

Mixed Doubles - Lee Yong Dae/ Yoo Hyun Young bt Tan Wee Kiong/ Woon Khe Wei (21-18, 21-12)

[hcyong]

I guess Lee Yong Dae is just too strong (not intending to insult his partners). The Korean girls' doubles also proved too strong.

But Arif did somewhat justify his seeding a bit today (although he still lost to Lu Qicheng).

[Loh]

Quite shocking to learn that Malaysia lost all the doubles matches in straight games. The singles were hard-fought 3-gamers.

Maybe Ricky has not been helping out the Malaysians in doubles but Tan Kim Her must have at least tipped the Korean youngsters. Lee Yong Dae is certainly a name to watch!

I have to agree that the Koreans were stronger judging by the scores.

[hcyong]

Quite shocking to learn that Malaysia lost all the doubles matches in straight games. The singles were hard-fought 3-gamers.


Not shocking at all as Lee Yong Dae is already doing rather well in the senior level. As for the girl's doubles, well, one would expect Kor to beat Mas.

[badMania]

Yonex-Sunrise Badminton Asia Junior Championships 2006 - 5th July Mixed Team Events Final Full Results.

KOR bt MAS, 3-2

Boy's Singles - Hoong Ji Hoon lost to Mohd. Arif Latif (21-14, 11-21, 22-20)

Girl's Singles - Jang Soo Young lost to Lydia Cheah (23-21, 8-21, 13-21)

Boys' Doubles - Lee Yong Dae/ Cho Gun Woo bt Lim Khim Wah/ Mak Hee Chun (21-11, 21-15)

Girls' Doubles - Yoo Hyun Young/ Sun In Jang bt Woon Khe Wei/ Ho Bee Ling (21-16, 21-16)

Mixed Doubles - Lee Yong Dae/ Yoo Hyun Young bt Tan Wee Kiong/ Woon Khe Wei (21-18, 21-12)

Overall, its a good results for the Malaysians. I would have expected them to lose by 3-0 actually. Mohd Arif Latif and Lydia Cheah have certainly impressed me!

As for the doubles, I don't think Rexy is involved in training the juniors :) Lee Yong Dae is simply too strong to be competing at the junior level! He will win both the men's and mixed doubles individual events with ease!

[badMania]

Not shocking at all as Lee Yong Dae is already doing rather well in the senior level. As for the girl's doubles, well, one would expect Kor to beat Mas.

Indeed...Jung Jae Sung/Lee Yong Dae is already ranked 9th with only 7 tournaments under their belt. They should be among the top 8 seeds for the World Championships.

[ants]

Its not an upset that Korea beat Msia. Koreans doubles and mixedD has been consistent.

[khwong]

Only Arif and Lydia played with composure the rest just could not rise to the occasion. I was there to witness the Mixed Team Final. Hope they could do well in the individual events.

[starsa]

The Asian Junior Mixed team final will be shown on Astro Supersport (Channel 80) in both Malaysia and Indonesia on July 7 at 5.30pm.

The Individual Final is scheduled to be telecast on July 12 at 9.00pm.

[hcyong]

In one of the boys' doubles matches yesterday (only a few as most have byes), there was a 30-29 scoreline in the rubber set.

[Loh]

In one of the boys' doubles matches yesterday (only a few as most have byes), there was a 30-29 scoreline in the rubber set.

This must be the first official record in a recognized IBF tournament for the 21-point rally scoring system. One cannot go any further to gain or lose points as this is the maximum with the new system - a combined total points of 59.

Apparently it was a Round 2 Boys' Doubles match between eventual winners, Bryan Chan/ Kelvin Ang of the Philippines and Ali Murad/Ghazali Zaran of Pakistan with a final score of 20-22, 21-19, 30-29. This was a really close match, with two games going into deuce. Wonder whether it took more than an hour to complete? ;)

[badMania]

This must be the first official record in a recognized IBF tournament for the 21-point rally scoring system. One cannot go any further to gain or lose points as this is the maximum with the new system - a combined total points of 59.

Apparently it was a Round 2 Boys' Doubles match between eventual winners, Bryan Chan/ Kelvin Ang of the Philippines and Ali Murad/Ghazali Zaran of Pakistan with a final score of 20-22, 21-19, 30-29. This was a really close match, with two games going into deuce. Wonder whether it took more than an hour to complete? ;)

I believe that must have been the closest match under the 21 points system, with only 5 points separating the winning and losing pair.

[ants]

In one of the boys' doubles matches yesterday (only a few as most have byes), there was a 30-29 scoreline in the rubber set.

Close match.. see the scorelines.
Kelvin Tim Ang/Bryan Chan bt.Ali Murad/Ghazali Zaran 20-22, 21-19, 30-29

[erin_hakkinen]

Driving? Public transport?

An easy way to get there is to get to the Maluri LRT station. The stadium is a 5-minute walk away. If you are driving and don't know how to get to Maluri, then I suggest you park at a convenient LRT station and take the LRT to Maluri.

ok, thank you so much! i guess i'll drive and park at the LRT station. :D

[badMania]

The results for the 2nd day of individual events are out...basically a breeze for all seeds. No close results like yesterday's...but a couple of notable thrashings, like Xing Aiying/Shinta Mulya Sari beating their opponents 21-1, 21-2.

Tomorrow will be quite interesting, esp the late afternoon matches. I hope Team INA still has some girls (possible Pia and Bellaetrix) and a couple of pairs in BD (Fernando/Subakti) and XD (Subakti/Pia) left in the quarter-final on Saturday. For the boys, I think they will lose to the Koreans in Round 1/32 tomorrow.

Basically, not much hope for Team INA to lift a title in the AJC. It will be a huge result if Pia or Bella can win the GS title.

My predictions for the winners:
BS: Lu Qicheng
GS: up for grabs...Lydia Cheah could perhaps win.
BD: no doubt, Lee Yong Dae/Cho Gun Wo.
GD: if Xing Aiying/Shinta Mulya Sari can beat their Chinese opponent tomorrow, it should be theirs.
XD: also no doubt, Lee Yong Dae/Yoo Hyun Young.

[hcyong]

There was one match, I think boys' doubles where the score was 21-1, 21-0 if I'm not mistaken.

[Loh]

There was one match, I think boys' doubles where the score was 21-1, 21-0 if I'm not mistaken.

Yes this was the match that the seeded Malaysians, Lim Khim Wah/Mak Hee Chin gave only 1 point to their presumably rather inexperienced Mongolian rivals Munkhbat Batdavan/Khuyag Tulga. The Malaysian pair didn't even make any error on their serve in the second game!

So this AJC have created two records, one for the closest match with only 5 points separating the two rival teams in 3 games and this one, when one team gets only one point in straight games.

There was another lopsided match in the Girls' Doubles, as recounted by badMania, when Singapore's Xing Aiying/Sari Shinta Mulia (seeded no.1) beat Bhutan's Peden Muku/Yudon Karma, 21-1, 21-2.

When you think of the Malaysia versus Mongolia match, you will have to change your mind about it not being possible to get a duck's egg for an official game in the NSS because it is to be expected that the server is not perfect and will make at least one mistake. But the Malaysian boys have proven us wrong.

And as many people have categorized the serve as a defensive shot, it is even more surprising that the Mongolian boys were not able to 'attack' the
Malaysian serves and win at least a point! :D

Obviously, the teenagers from some of these hitherto unheard of countries have much to learn from the more established badminton countries. It is good that they join the badminton fraternity. And such new Asian countries include:

"DPR (Democratic People's Republic) Korea defeated Kazahkstan 4-1, overcame Bhutan 4-1 and Mongolia 5-0 in group B to qualify for the main draw while Philippines topped group A after securing identical 5-0 victories over Jordan, Cambodia and Pakistan.

Pakistan, despite losing to Philippines, made it after beating Cambodia and Jordan with 5-0 victories while Kazakhstan secured their place in the main draw after beating Mongolia 5-0 and Bhutan 3-2. "

DPR Korea apparently has a 30-year old history in badminton and this is the third time the country is participating in the AJC, in 2000, 2005 and this year. By exposing their young talents to the outside world, it will be better for the country and the world at large and hopefully in years to come, we will not have to face military threats like the recent firing of 7 missiles from DPR Korea.

[khwong]

The Asian Junior Mixed team final will be shown on Astro Supersport (Channel 80) in both Malaysia and Indonesia on July 7 at 5.30pm.

The Individual Final is scheduled to be telecast on July 12 at 9.00pm.
Yeah! I heard that on the PA system at that stadium yesterday.

[khwong]

Yes this was the match that the seeded Malaysians, Lim Khim Wah/Mak Hee Chin gave only 1 point to their presumably rather inexperienced Mongolian rivals Munkhbat Batdavan/Khuyag Tulga. The Malaysian pair didn't even make any error on their serve in the second game!

One of the Mongolian player is only 11 years old! They could hardly compete in that match. We at the stadium was surprised and even the Japanese coaches and the spectators was encouraging them to a certain extent.

[taufik-ist]

One of the Mongolian player is only 11 years old! They could hardly compete in that match. We at the stadium was surprised and even the Japanese coaches and the spectators was encouraging them to a certain extent.

11 yo boy :eek: competing in AJC 2006 :eek:, i bet his tall is as high as his racket :D

[badMania]

One of the Mongolian player is only 11 years old! They could hardly compete in that match. We at the stadium was surprised and even the Japanese coaches and the spectators was encouraging them to a certain extent.

If you look at the photos at the ABC website, there's a number of "kids" competing in the AJC. It's expected that they will be thrashed badly, getting duck eggs :D

[badMania]

If Pia is to win the AJC title...she has to beat possibly Wang Yihan (QF), Jang Soo Young (SF) and either Saina Nehwal or Lydia Cheah Li Ya (FINAL). Unlikely...but not impossible :cool:

[taufik-ist]

If Pia is to win the AJC title...she has to beat possibly Wang Yihan (QF), Jang Soo Young (SF) and either Saina Nehwal or Lydia Cheah Li Ya (FINAL). Unlikely...but not impossible :cool:

is pia markis' little sister ?

[badMania]

is pia markis' little sister ?

YES, Pia Zebadiah is the younger sister of Markis Kido and Bona Septano!

[hcyong]

If Pia is to win the AJC title...she has to beat possibly Wang Yihan (QF), Jang Soo Young (SF) and either Saina Nehwal or Lydia Cheah Li Ya (FINAL). Unlikely...but not impossible :cool:

In the girls' events, there are already quite a few established names (you can add Xing Aiying to the list above) in the senior circuit, so I think it is not easy for anyone to win it.

As for the boys, only Lee Yong Dae is the established name and he is expected to sweep his events.

[badMania]

Unfortunately, Xing Aiying lost in both girl's singles (Han Li in 2 easy sets) and doubles to Chinese players (Liao Jingmei/Wang Siyun in 3 sets).

Both Saina Nehwal and Bellaetrix Manuputty also lost to another Chinese newcomers, Cheng Wen and Liu Jie in 3 sets. So, its the same old story yet again..4 Chinese girls in the QF, 1 Indonesian (Pia), 2 Korean (Jang Soo Young and Kim Moon Hi), and 1 Malaysian (Lydia Cheah Li Ya).

In the boy's singles, no more Indonesian players left in the draw (2 lost in 3 close sets to Koreans, another lost to Mohd Arif Abdul Latif). Meanwhile, Vountus Indra Mawan lost to Du Pengyu. Lu Qicheng remains untroubled, with straight forward victories.

So, the QF match-ups in BS and GS (predicted winners in bold):

BS
Mohd Arif Abdul Latif vs Chen Tianyu (MATCH OF THE ROUND)
Du Pengyu vs Kenichi Tago
Teo Kok Siang vs Han Ki Hoon
Lu Qicheng vs Shon Wan Ho

GS
Jang Soo Young vs Liu Jie
Wang Yihan vs Pia Zebadiah (MATCH OF THE ROUND)
Kim Moon Hi vs Han Li
Lydia Cheah Li Ya vs Cheng Wen

[hcyong]

It's a very familiar story, the Chinese suddenly bringing on unknown world-beaters into the global scene. During the time Saina was on hot form, I mentioned that we have to see the World Junior Championships to see where she really stand. I guess we didn't have to wait that long. It's not a fluke because Xing Aiying was also ousted by a similarly-unknown Chinese.

The same could have happened in the boys' singles section except that Wen Kai lost to Han Ki Hoon, but the other 3 Chinese are still in it.

[weijin]

Unfortunately, Xing Aiying lost in both girl's singles (Han Li in 2 easy sets) and doubles to Chinese players (Liao Jingmei/Wang Siyun in 3 sets).

Both Saina Nehwal and Bellaetrix Manuputty also lost to another Chinese newcomers, Cheng Wen and Liu Jie in 3 sets. So, its the same old story yet again..4 Chinese girls in the QF, 1 Indonesian (Pia), 2 Korean (Jang Soo Young and Kim Moon Hi), and 1 Malaysian (Lydia Cheah Li Ya).

In the boy's singles, no more Indonesian players left in the draw (2 lost in 3 close sets to Koreans, another lost to Mohd Arif Abdul Latif). Meanwhile, Vountus Indra Mawan lost to Du Pengyu. Lu Qicheng remains untroubled, with straight forward victories.

So, the QF match-ups in BS and GS (predicted winners in bold):

BS
Mohd Arif Abdul Latif vs Chen Tianyu (MATCH OF THE ROUND)
Du Pengyu vs Kenichi Tago
Teo Kok Siang vs Han Ki Hoon
Lu Qicheng vs Shon Wan Ho

GS
Jang Soo Young vs Liu Jie
Wang Yihan vs Pia Zebadiah (MATCH OF THE ROUND)
Kim Moon Hi vs Han Li
Lydia Cheah Li Ya vs Cheng Wen


Liu Jie bt Jang Soo Young
Wang Yi Han bt Pia Zebadiah
Han Li bt Kim Moon Hi
Lydia bt Cheng Wen

u under estimated the chinese's gal power, leaded by Wang Yi Han:D

Final:
Wang Yi Han vs Lydia Cheah
Han Ki Hoon vs Tago

[badMania]

Some surprises in the BS...the favorites Mohd Arif Abdul Latif and Lu Qicheng both lost in the semi-finals to Kenichi Tago and Han Ki Hoon respectively.

Pia lost as expected to Wang Yihan who will yet again meet Lydia Cheah Li Ya in the Final tomorrow. Can Lydia beat the Chinese for the second time in a row?

Not much surprises in the BD and XD, where Lee Yong Dae is poised to clinch 2 titles. Lee Yong Dae/Choo Gun Woo have yet to face any problems so far and tomorrow, they will face the no 1 seed and local favorite Mohd Arif Abdul Latif/Vountus Indra Mawan. In the mixed, Lee Yong Dae/Yoo Hyun Young also breezed through the early rounds and will meet the no 1 seed Tan Wee Kiong/Woon Khe Wei in the final. The Malaysian pair beat 2 Indonesian pairs in the QF and SF, both in 3 sets. So, no Indonesian representative in the final tomorrow.

Finally, in the GD, Yoo Hyun Young/Sun In Jang will meet Ma Jin/Wang Xiaoli in tomorrow's final. So, Korea could be the big winner in this year's AJC...sweeping at least 2 individual events and the mixed-team event.

My Predictions for tomorrow's Final:
BS
Kenichi Togo vs Han Ki Hoon

GS
Wang Yihan vs Lydia Cheah Li Ya (MATCH OF THE DAY)

BD
Mohd Arif Abdul Latif/Vountus Indra Mawan vs Lee Yong Dae/Cho Gun Woo

GD
Yoo Hyun Young/Sun In Jang vs Ma Jin/Wang Xiaoli

XD
Tan Wee Kiong/Woon Khe Wei vs Lee Yong Dae/Yoo Hyun Yung

[candra W]

Where is kenichi Togo from?
Can anyone tell me to who Hong Ji Hoon from Korea lost?

[hara^kazuko]

Lydia makes history, first Malaysian women single to reach final in Asian Junior Championship... I'm proud of her

[*izzyC*]

Where is kenichi Togo from?
He is from Japan.

[wynn000]

anyone got result

[erin_hakkinen]

anyone got result

Lee Yong Dae/Yoo Hyun Yung won XD :D

[wynn000]

how about MD and GS

[erin_hakkinen]

how about MD and GS

I had been told that MAS players lost :crying::crying::crying:

[erin_hakkinen]

Which means the winners are:

BD
Lee Yong Dae/Cho Gun Woo

GS
Wang Yihan

[wynn000]

aiks............

[ants]

Lose again ah? anyway its a good outings for the msian teams..we just dont have the edge to win the tourney.

[gemini12]

The final was not as exciting as the semi final. China won 2 golds thru their WS and LD. Japan won the MS. and the MX and MD goes to Korea.

Malaysian collected three silver in the individual event and one for the team event. quite an achievement.

As expected..we are unable to match the Korean in the double and the mixed double. Lydia was nervous from the start and she makes lots of mistakes and she could not settle down. Anyway she has created history and i am happy that she has made Malaysians proud. I hope she will be given a chance to further progress by giving her more exposure so that she can handle the pressure and the nerve of a big event.

[seawell]

well done Chinese girls,if you lost,LYb will:eek: :mad:

[badMania]

Wow...the Japanese boy, Kenichi has certainly upset the major seeds. He beat Lu Qicheng and Han Ki Hoon. The victory over Han was a 3-setter, a close 26-24 in the last set. Now, will we see the rise of Japan in the men's singles in a few years time?

Lee Yong Dae won his two individual events as expected. I think he should be "banned" from participating in the junior tournaments :p

In the girl's singles, Lydia Cheah was probably too nervous in the biggest match of her career against Wang Yihan. She lost meekly in 2 easy sets. China also grabbed another title from the girl's doubles...same old story...yawn...:cool: