Salary of the players

[Jessica]

Did you all ever wonder how much the players get each month and does all their money they win in the open title belongs to them???Anyone know this,plaese share.And did you all know who is the richest player???:confused: :confused:

[zqloy]

The richest no doubt should be Taufik. Hehe........

[Jessica]

Agree, He has Ducati car....Ya lor,the Indonesia gorvernment gave him a land which worth many money.He is definitely a rich guy.Ha..ha..:D :D

[libratwins]

taufik is so rich lor.how about the poor player?

[jane_my]

how abt malaysian player?
i only knew Lee chong wei and his teammates practise very hard but i dont know whether thier income make that worth...

[ksooi]

I think that information id too sensitive to be posted here.....

As for prize money, the malaysian players get to keep all their prize money.....most of the other BA take 30% of the players prizemoney.

as For LCW, for winning 2 Commonwealth gold medals and also the ABC singles championship all within a 45 day period, he received a +-RM250000 bonus paycheck from the malaysian government......


So the rest is up to your own imagination......

[Cheung]

If you are a winner, the givernement may reward you. For HK players, there is the incentive of awards for outstanding acheivements like LCW. I think the reward is of the same magnitude as well. Normally, it is much more modest. But win more = gain more;)

[ants]

Well Taufik have alot of money. But he may not be rich in terms of Cash in hand with the way he spend. But it is still good enough as a badminton player. :) Go taufik.

[akn112]

I know my salary from playing badminton...-50$/month on misc costs and items

[Eurasian =--(O)]

I know my salary from playing badminton...-50$/month on misc costs and items

rofl thats funny

[Jessica]

I think that information id too sensitive to be posted here.....

As for prize money, the malaysian players get to keep all their prize money.....most of the other BA take 30% of the players prizemoney.

as For LCW, for winning 2 Commonwealth gold medals and also the ABC singles championship all within a 45 day period, he received a +-RM250000 bonus paycheck from the malaysian government......


So the rest is up to your own imagination......Ya,Malaysia treat all the players well but wow!!!LCW is really a rich guy...Ha..ha....He has RM 250000 for just 45 days, some poeple may not get it even though a year...But he has put in many affort to accieve this so he deserves to get this:)

[EastDevil]

Ya,Malaysia treat all the players well but wow!!!LCW is really a rich guy...Ha..ha....He has RM 250000 for just 45 days, some poeple may not get it even though a year...But he has put in many affort to accieve this so he deserves to get this:)

He got RM250,000 not for just 45 days' work. It was for intensive 5-and-a-half day per week training for many years. He didn't become a professional player on day 1 of those 45 days.

[Qidong]

What did he spend on?

Dating the general's daughter need lots of money... It may not be any cheaper even after they married. :D

[ksooi]

Ya,Malaysia treat all the players well but wow!!!LCW is really a rich guy...Ha..ha....He has RM 250000 for just 45 days, some poeple may not get it even though a year...But he has put in many affort to accieve this so he deserves to get this:)


Malaysia does give good bonus incentives to its athletes.....but as treating their badminton players well.....difficult to say:rolleyes: .......but it has certainly improved ever since limao and rexy came over :D :D :D ....

[erin_hakkinen]

Badminton: Reaping the rewards

25 Jul 2006
K.M. Boopathy (boopathy@nst.com.my)


RM346,653 and counting... This is the sum World No 1 Lee Chong Wei has banked in from his many successes on the badminton circuit, and the incentive payments from the Badminton Association of Malaysia and the Government.

SUCCESS has its rewards. Just ask national shuttler Lee Chong Wei who has so far earned RM346,653 thanks to his outstanding performances and consistency this year.

Though Chong Wei lost to China’s Lin Dan in the Macau Open final on Sunday, he thoroughly deserves what he is enjoying not that it has not come easily for him.

The men’s singles on the international grand prix circuit is extremely competitive but despite that, Chong Wei is up there challenging the might of China’s players.

Chong Wei has played in seven grand prix tournaments this year, reaching five finals and winning three.
http://www.nst.com.my/Current_News/nst/Tuesday/Sport/20060725075434/lee%20chong%20wei.JPG
Chong Wei’s victories in the Swiss Open, Asian Championships and Malaysia Open have also helped him achieve another career goal — the World No 1 ranking, a position he captured on June 29.

Chong Wei’s earnings from prize money stand at US$44,300 (RM163,653) while under the BA of Malaysia’s ranking incentive scheme, he has so far received RM85,000 for being the World No 1.

There was also the RM88,000 windfall for winning the Melbourne Commonwealth men’s singles and team gold. Chong Wei was also rewarded RM10,000 after being named the 2005 National Sportsman of The Year.

However, money is not Chong Wei’s sole motivating force as the shuttler is more focused on establishing himself as the world’s best player.

Despite being World No 1, Chong Wei has found China’s Lin Dan his biggest obstacle in his quest to win more titles and the Chinese shuttler has already denied the Malaysian glory twice this year, in the Taiwan and Macau Open finals.

"I have become the World No 1 but have beaten Lin Dan only once. He has been beating me regularly and I must break his run," said Chong Wei.

"There are several good players on the circuit but my only worry is Lin Dan. He is the one who can deny me the title in the World Championships (on Sept 18-24 in Madrid) and I must keep working very hard.

"I think there will be more battles between the two of us. It could happen in the Thailand Open this week and I’m looking forward to the tournament.

"The incentives have been good but that’s not my aim. It’s about winning and the World Championship title is my main goal."

The Thailand Open begins in Bangkok tomorrow.

If Chong Wei and Lin Dan make the final, it will be the fifth time they will be meeting with the latter having a 3-1 record.

Their rivalry is expected to climax at the World Championships and Chong Wei wants to get it right in Madrid. The Asian on Dec 1-15 is the other major event both will be looking to strike gold in and if Chong Wei is successful in Madrid and Doha, he could well breach the magical RM500,000 mark by year’s end.

Source: www.nst.com.my (http://www.nst.com.my)

Wah..:D :eek: :D :eek: :D

[Jessica]

You means that he has earn over RM 300000 just within a year???I think that Malaysia really treat all the sportsman very good and has given out many rewards..So LCW, continue with you hardwork..we will support you..

[Simp84]

but it is kinda sad to see how hard badminton players train yet cannot hit million dollar mark unlike tennis.... :(

[ksooi]

You means that he has earn over RM 300000 just within a year???I think that Malaysia really treat all the sportsman very good and has given out many rewards..So LCW, continue with you hardwork..we will support you..


that is only prizemoney, incentives and bonuses......he still gets paid a salary.....the higher ranked he is, the more bonus he receives......thats why LCW works very hard in his game

[ksooi]

but it is kinda sad to see how hard badminton players train yet cannot hit million dollar mark unlike tennis.... :(

hehe....coz badmonton is still not considered a professional sport :( ....just look at the prizemoney in each tournament.....US10k for the winner compared to probably US500K for tennis or even golf......

once it starts to pick up hopefully in the US and more tv airtime hopefully the sponsors would start coming in......:D

[EastDevil]

hehe....coz badmonton is still not considered a professional sport :( ....just look at the prizemoney in each tournament.....US10k for the winner compared to probably US500K for tennis or even golf......

once it starts to pick up hopefully in the US and more tv airtime hopefully the sponsors would start coming in......:D

It has nothing to do with the US.

It is the asian market that is the problem. If we cannot get sponsors, fans and media in Asia to support it (and mind you, badminton is supposed to be THE sport here), it is silly to expect the sport to even become popular and profitable in the US where hardly anybody bothers. It is furthermore very humiliating that we are not able to promote our favourite sport and requires countries that simply do not bother about badminton to promote it? Its our responsibility, not theirs.

The ultimate responsibility rests with us. We are the problem why badminton is not rich because we are mostly cheap people. We should spend more on badminton, demand more TV coverage and attend more badminton tournaments. When was the last time we actually spent good money on badminton? Why do they show golf on TV more often than badminton? Does people suddenly become golf players instead of badminton players the moment they got rich?

So, forget the fantasy about the US. Why do people in Asia tend to have this stupid mentality to expect the US to help our cause or solve our problems and then we complain about them when they get involved? Reminds me of the Koreans and the Japanese, they don't want the US military there but they can't save their own ass. :D

[hara^kazuko]

I've never expected countries like U.S.A though...

I'm laying my hopes mostly on big rising countries like China and India.

Asia for Asians :cool:

[ksooi]

It has nothing to do with the US.

It is the asian market that is the problem. If we cannot get sponsors, fans and media in Asia to support it (and mind you, badminton is supposed to be THE sport here), it is silly to expect the sport to even become popular and profitable in the US where hardly anybody bothers. It is furthermore very humiliating that we are not able to promote our favourite sport and requires countries that simply do not bother about badminton to promote it? Its our responsibility, not theirs.

The ultimate responsibility rests with us. We are the problem why badminton is not rich because we are mostly cheap people. We should spend more on badminton, demand more TV coverage and attend more badminton tournaments. When was the last time we actually spent good money on badminton? Why do they show golf on TV more often than badminton? Does people suddenly become golf players instead of badminton players the moment they got rich?

So, forget the fantasy about the US. Why do people in Asia tend to have this stupid mentality to expect the US to help our cause or solve our problems and then we complain about them when they get involved? Reminds me of the Koreans and the Japanese, they don't want the US military there but they can't save their own ass. :D


I think even in Asia, badminton is not as big as football.....if you dont think the US market plays a big role, i would say you are not entirely wrong....but IBF have made changes to simply accomodate badminton to be more TV friendly and to capture the US market....there is one company in Asia that has sponsored badminton in and out....that company is Yonex....so when you say we asians are cheap people, i hope you are not speaking about the majority....so next time when you buy a racket,shirt,shorts,socks,shoes or anything to do with badminton, you should buy Yonex so that they can invest more back into badminton.....:D :D

btw,its not my fantasy....i couldn't care less whether US is involved.....but sometimes we have to face the reality

[EastDevil]

I think even in Asia, badminton is not as big as football.....if you dont think the US market plays a big role, i would say you are not entirely wrong....but IBF have made changes to simply accomodate badminton to be more TV friendly and to capture the US market....there is one company in Asia that has sponsored badminton in and out....that company is Yonex....so when you say we asians are cheap people, i hope you are not speaking about the majority....so next time when you buy a racket,shirt,shorts,socks,shoes or anything to do with badminton, you should buy Yonex so that they can invest more back into badminton.....:D :D

btw,its not my fantasy....i couldn't care less whether US is involved.....but sometimes we have to face the reality

I am playing my part by spending quite a bit on badminton stuff from Yonex such as Japan shirts, socks, rackets and that nice new bag. :D

Considering the amount of people who swore by the clones, I hope the clone manufacturers will sponsor some tournaments too to help.

There are many brands and companies that would want exposure in Asia or the world. But most do not sponsor badminton tournaments. Besides Yonex, Aviva or even a pump manufacturer like Grunfos, the rest prefer to sponsor golf such as car makers or banks. Of course, that could be due to the perception that they think that people who plays badminton cannot afford Benz or BMW or have no need for private banking services. and where are the other asian brands?

Even if badminton might not be as popular as football in Asia, it shouldn't be losing out to golf, tennis or even racing.

[Simp84]

It has nothing to do with the US.

It is the asian market that is the problem. If we cannot get sponsors, fans and media in Asia to support it (and mind you, badminton is supposed to be THE sport here), it is silly to expect the sport to even become popular and profitable in the US where hardly anybody bothers. It is furthermore very humiliating that we are not able to promote our favourite sport and requires countries that simply do not bother about badminton to promote it? Its our responsibility, not theirs.

The ultimate responsibility rests with us. We are the problem why badminton is not rich because we are mostly cheap people. We should spend more on badminton, demand more TV coverage and attend more badminton tournaments. When was the last time we actually spent good money on badminton? Why do they show golf on TV more often than badminton? Does people suddenly become golf players instead of badminton players the moment they got rich?

So, forget the fantasy about the US. Why do people in Asia tend to have this stupid mentality to expect the US to help our cause or solve our problems and then we complain about them when they get involved? Reminds me of the Koreans and the Japanese, they don't want the US military there but they can't save their own ass. :D
so what can we die hard fans do ler...?
I love badminton till the point slip disk still attempt to play... LOL
I already did what u said.. bought a few yonex racket lol

[EastDevil]

so what can we die hard fans do ler...?
I love badminton till the point slip disk still attempt to play... LOL
I already did what u said.. bought a few yonex racket lol

Err... Having healthy fans around is better than badly injured ones. So you better don't force it too much. :D

[ksooi]

actually a lot of badminton equipment manufacturer are already sponsoring some of the tournaments but on a small scale....victor and kimoni are two that i know of :D ......it is those people that buy fake yonex rackets that ought to be educated.....its a bit like piracy in the software and movie/music industry......its quite ok to buy a winex/forza/victor(to name a few) coz they are not infringin any copyright.......but definitely a no no to buy a $50-100 fake yonex

[EastDevil]

actually a lot of badminton equipment manufacturer are already sponsoring some of the tournaments but on a small scale....victor and kimoni are two that i know of :D ......it is those people that buy fake yonex rackets that ought to be educated.....its a bit like piracy in the software and movie/music industry......its quite ok to buy a winex/forza/victor(to name a few) coz they are not infringin any copyright.......but definitely a no no to buy a $50-100 fake yonex

The next thing are the media, we should demand more live telecasts from them.

We probably also need a couple more flamboyant/glamorous players (that also play reasonably well too). :D Most of the female players, especially asian ones are simply too manly or too housewife-ly. :D

[asuncion_03]

wow!! LCW is very rich.. wahahaha!!

[cooler]

We probably also need a couple more flamboyant/glamorous players (that also play reasonably well too). :D Most of the female players, especially asian ones are simply too manly or too housewife-ly. :D

i think ur off base on the manly part. Since china dominate the WS, i will use them as example. Some of the recent best WS players are not manly at all -zhang ning, gong zhichao, gong runia, XXF. BTW, what is your definition of a feminine physique?

[jug8man]

Maybe he's thinking the same way Punch is thinking ???
:D

[cooler]

Maybe he's thinking the same way Punch is thinking ???
:D

AHhhh, i didnt wanted to imply but if you think so;)

[CornChip]

I know the salary of professional players in Vietnam. It's hardly worth it. These guys are in badminton because of their passion only. Talented players are hard to find in our country, with the money they get to play professionally in exchange for proper education, it's even harder for us.

[EastDevil]

i think ur off base on the manly part. Since china dominate the WS, i will use them as example. Some of the recent best WS players are not manly at all -zhang ning, gong zhichao, gong runia, XXF. BTW, what is your definition of a feminine physique?

I agree the few you mentioned are not manly-physique. But some of them are a little housewife-ly. XXF is overtly shy and "vase". The manly part refers to majority of the doubles ones. :D

My definition of feminine physique in badminton terms would be more like Zhang Ning or most of the japanese female players. :D

I currently do not see any female badminton players that has the potential to be the Anna Kournikov or Maria sharapova type.

[EastDevil]

I know the salary of professional players in Vietnam. It's hardly worth it. These guys are in badminton because of their passion only. Talented players are hard to find in our country, with the money they get to play professionally in exchange for proper education, it's even harder for us.

Things always have to start that way. The other countries also started in such a manner. Sports evolves, its not constructed out of nowhere. So it takes some patience. Nothing much can be done in a short period of time.

[jane_my]

unless you are among the best,or else,it's a hard life for badminton player,isnt it?
wish LCW will return to world no.1 soon.this is the target set by Li Mao.good luck LCW,no matter you hit the target or not,i will always support you!!