Time: 28 Aug - 2 Sep 2006
Venue: Toa Payoh Sports Hall
I'll let others to add some more info.. Haha.

So who else are gonna be there??

Sorry kemana, we're talking about the Singapore Asian Satellite to be held in Singapore the last week of this month. Not the WC in Madrid. Coming to Singapore is much cheaper than going to Madrid.

Serla (MP) - I thought you are not supposed to be in Singapore so soon but it seems you're here already and attending (which) uni? Time really flies!

Hope to see at the SB Hall. Have you decided on which days and times you'll be there? :)

Hahaha I'm also surprised that I'm already in Singapore. I'm studying at SMU.. BadMania is right... hahaa right in downtown. I've decided that I'll come everyday if time permits, that is. Really looking forward to see you there, too, Loh!

Hahaha I'm also surprised that I'm already in Singapore. I'm studying at SMU.. BadMania is right... hahaa right in downtown. I've decided that I'll come everyday if time permits, that is. Really looking forward to see you there, too, Loh!

Congratulations Serla (mind telling me what this means and why Yannie addresses you by this name) and welcome! You must be very special as the SMU is quite selective and this uni is certainly making a name for itself despite its short history. The SMU badminton captain is Gerald Ho, an ex-national player and Singapore's former no.3. You must have impressed at the interview(s)! ;) And may I know how come BadMania knows where you're going? :rolleyes:

So the venue has changed to Toa Payoh Sports Hall. I wonder whether this is the same hall that I went to watch table tennis? I'm sure quite a number of BFers will attend. Do PM me your handphone no. when you're ready. :)

Its is located at Toa Payoh Sports Hall. The Official Hotel will be Copthorne Orchid Hotel.

How did I know that you, dear Serla, would start this thread... LMAO!

Congratulations Serla (mind telling me what this means and why Yannie addresses you by this name) and welcome! You must be very special as the SMU is quite selective and this uni is certainly making a name for itself despite its short history. The SMU badminton captain is Gerald Ho, an ex-national player and Singapore's former no.3. You must have impressed at the interview(s)! ;) And may I know how come BadMania knows where you're going? :rolleyes:

So the venue has changed to Toa Payoh Sports Hall. I wonder whether this is the same hall that I went to watch table tennis? I'm sure quite a number of BFers will attend. Do PM me your handphone no. when you're ready. :)
Hahah.. Serla is my name.. weird name? Hahaha. Wow.. that's cool if the captain is Gerald Ho. BadMania and I have been in touch for quite some time, and he is the friend of a lecturer at SMU.. Hahaha. The prof who interviewed me was very nice, so some credit goes to him? Hahahaha. I'm happy to get into the uni as well.

Anyway, I don't even know where the Sports Hall is, but what I know that it's VERY near my house. Hehehe.

How did I know that you, dear Serla, would start this thread... LMAO!
Of course u know... We're soulmates hahaha :D Anyway, I'll take lots of pics for u, don't worry *hihi I wish u could join me as well, seriously... *faint

Of course u know... We're soulmates hahaha :D Anyway, I'll take lots of pics for u, don't worry *hihi I wish u could join me as well, seriously... *faint

hahaha!!! i'm like really seriously very excited for u, ah ser... and also for loh... :D :D :D georgina, have u decided whether u're going???

oh yeah serla and loh, of course u guys must take 1000 pics for me and erin... uhm... serla, when u meet wei feng, must say hello from us ok? hahaha and to the rest of the gang as well... oh yeah, remember to sms me also!!!

lmao yannie! and Serla, tell Wei Feng..beware of the Achoo Gang! :cool:

omg take lots and lots and lots of picture, and don't forget to update the scores :) and one more thing, sms please :D

:D hahaha!!! i'm like really seriously very excited for u, ah ser... and also for loh... :D :D :D georgina, have u decided whether u're going???

oh yeah serla and loh, of course u guys must take 1000 pics for me and erin... uhm... serla, when u meet wei feng, must say hello from us ok? hahaha and to the rest of the gang as well... oh yeah, remember to sms me also!!!

Wah, you all think this tournament is equivalent to the WC or what?

Nevertheless, I think Serla will be armed to the teeth (Yannie is going to specialize in this soon, orthodontics, right?). If any talented Thai second team is coming, I'm sure Georgina will be there with her latest image equipment as well. As she is now the Da Jia (Big Sis :D ), I think she's now enjoying the activities put up by the NUS fresh undergrads during the "Rag & Flag" celebrations before the start of the new term.

Don't know who Wei Feng is (not Georgina?) and have not really met erin.

But I think you can rely on Serla! :)

lmao yannie! and Serla, tell Wei Feng..beware of the Achoo Gang! :cool:

omg take lots and lots and lots of picture, and don't forget to update the scores :) and one more thing, sms please :D

the achoo gang lmao!!! if wei feng reads this, he will make us become fried chicken... *faint* oh yeah, the scores as well, serla :D remember to tell us every single thing!

:D

Wah, you all think this tournament is equivalent to the WC or what?

Nevertheless, I think Serla will be armed to the teeth (Yannie is going to specialize in this soon, orthodontics, right?). If any talented Thai second team is coming, I'm sure Georgina will be there with her latest image equipment as well. As she is now the Da Jia (Big Sis :D ), I think she's now enjoying the activities put up by the NUS fresh undergrads during the "Rag & Flag" celebrations before the start of the new term.

Don't know who Wei Feng is (not Georgina?) and have not really met erin.

But I think you can rely on Serla! :)

Hi Loh!!!

It's almost as exciting as WC, hahaha! You can probably ask Serla why, when you meet her! :p
Btw, nope... I ended up choosing economics - as it's a wonderful subject... :D
About Wei Feng... you can probably check the "Malaysian Junior" thread for Chong Wei Feng... He is not Georgina... ;)
Erin is Erin Hakkinen from this forum... Great friend of Yannie and Serla.

:D

Wah, you all think this tournament is equivalent to the WC or what?

Nevertheless, I think Serla will be armed to the teeth (Yannie is going to specialize in this soon, orthodontics, right?). If any talented Thai second team is coming, I'm sure Georgina will be there with her latest image equipment as well. As she is now the Da Jia (Big Sis :D ), I think she's now enjoying the activities put up by the NUS fresh undergrads during the "Rag & Flag" celebrations before the start of the new term.

Don't know who Wei Feng is (not Georgina?) and have not really met erin.

But I think you can rely on Serla! :)

Hahaha, for Yan Yan, Serla and Erin this is one of the WC s... !!! Hahaha. I'll definitely arm myself to the teeth if I have the equipment... I'll just rely on my cell phone though.. I dun hv a digital camera.. *faint... I'll take 10000 pics for u guys... don't worry !! Loh, will too, right!? Then if I have any pics lacking just ask from Loh! Lmao!!! I'll fill up my credit with the Sing Tel top up promotion then i can sms to u guys the detail. It's gonna be a very expensive week!! Hahahaha. SMSes and chocs *faint

Hahaha, for Yan Yan, Serla and Erin this is one of the WC s... !!! Hahaha. I'll definitely arm myself to the teeth if I have the equipment... I'll just rely on my cell phone though.. I dun hv a digital camera.. *faint... I'll take 10000 pics for u guys... don't worry !! Loh, will too, right!? Then if I have any pics lacking just ask from Loh! Lmao!!! I'll fill up my credit with the Sing Tel top up promotion then i can sms to u guys the detail. It's gonna be a very expensive week!! Hahahaha. SMSes and chocs *faint

Aww... but ur phone can take super nice pictures also!!! Like the one with Guo Zhendong! etc etc... As for Loh, I've seen so many wonderful pics from his side.

Expensive??? I was LMAO with reading this... chocs!!! Hahaha! So funny, remember to donate some for the others also. *ahem*

hahaha!!! i'm like really seriously very excited for u, ah ser... and also for loh... :D :D :D georgina, have u decided whether u're going???

oh yeah serla and loh, of course u guys must take 1000 pics for me and erin... uhm... serla, when u meet wei feng, must say hello from us ok? hahaha and to the rest of the gang as well... oh yeah, remember to sms me also!!!

Im going for sure!!!
WAHAHAHAHA!!!
Will try to snap some pics for you alright?

:D

Wah, you all think this tournament is equivalent to the WC or what?

Nevertheless, I think Serla will be armed to the teeth (Yannie is going to specialize in this soon, orthodontics, right?). If any talented Thai second team is coming, I'm sure Georgina will be there with her latest image equipment as well. As she is now the Da Jia (Big Sis :D ), I think she's now enjoying the activities put up by the NUS fresh undergrads during the "Rag & Flag" celebrations before the start of the new term.

Don't know who Wei Feng is (not Georgina?) and have not really met erin.

But I think you can rely on Serla! :)

Singapore satellite means a world of something to yannie!WAHAHA!!
Monthila told me that Peerasak(MS no.3),Sitee(WS no.4)and the juniors are coming!The rest are going to Korea and Hong Kong.
:crying: (Sudket & Boonsak!)

And Ronald is also not participating in Singapore Satellite.
:crying: :crying:

Loh,Im not that fresh!
Year 2 now...School started today!

Im going for sure!!!
WAHAHAHAHA!!!
Will try to snap some pics for you alright?

thank you thank you thank you!!! xie xie georgina as well!!!!!!!! lmao!!!!!!!!!! thanks from erin kerrrin as well!!!!!!!!!!!

khob khun kha!!!!!!!!! :D :D :D

Btw, anyone has the entry list? Please let us know...

thank you thank you thank you!!! xie xie georgina as well!!!!!!!! lmao!!!!!!!!!! thanks from erin kerrrin as well!!!!!!!!!!!

khob khun kha!!!!!!!!! :D :D :D


Khob khun kha(Thank you)
Mai pen rai kha(Welcome)
:)

I think the draw is not out yet.
Soon soon!Cant wait!!

I've never played at the TPSH although Chew5555 and his kakis are regulars there. So yesterday, I decided to take a trip to TP after work to get acquainted. It is quite far from my office at Raffles Place, unlike the Singapore Badminton Hall which is much closer and this enables me to make more frequent trips there.

TPSH is circular in design, not very big nor tall and is set in the midst of the sports complex comprising the TP Swimming Complex, Singapore Table Tennis Association training centre, TP Stadium and the Sports Council TP office.

My visit coincided with the 2006 National Wushu Championships and it was actually the first time that I had a chance to witness such a competition. The Hall is big enough for 4 badminton courts with room to spare. The ceiling looks a little low and the lights don't seem to be very friendly as they are relatively dim (bad for the camera) and directly overhead. But the seats up in the gallery, though they are more like the less comfortable benches without backs, are quite well spaced out and exudes a breath of warmth when occupied. Movement around the gallery is free and easy.

The most welcomed addition is the airconditioning which contrasted glaringly with the heat and discomfort that a visitor has to bear for long periods at the SB Hall.

Here are some pics. Balance seems to be very important to the wushu exponent. The non-weapon hand is used not only to add beauty to the form and stance but also used to stabilise the body, something that badminton can learn from.

Hahaha, for Yan Yan, Serla and Erin this is one of the WC s... !!! Hahaha. I'll definitely arm myself to the teeth if I have the equipment... I'll just rely on my cell phone though.. I dun hv a digital camera.. *faint... I'll take 10000 pics for u guys... don't worry !! Loh, will too, right!? Then if I have any pics lacking just ask from Loh! Lmao!!! I'll fill up my credit with the Sing Tel top up promotion then i can sms to u guys the detail. It's gonna be a very expensive week!! Hahahaha. SMSes and chocs *faint

Expensive week :eek: .. *faint*
Serla & Yannie, seriously cant wait SS!! Our very own WC :D And serla can sms me the result, and i'll post here a.s.a.p cuz SS is during my semester break. i have 10 days for myself, Singapore Satellite and Badminton Central :D

Nice report loh! :) Yeah the ceiling is indeed low.

Thank you for the report and pics, Loh =)

The Volkswagon table tennis open tournament is ongoing now at Toa Payoh Sports Hall.

Those going to the Toa Payoh sports hall by MRT should alight at Toa Payoh MRT station and take a short walk through the pedestrian mall (HDB Hub). The Toa Payoh sports hall is next to the Toa Payoh swimming complex/Toa Payoh Gardens. If you are interested in getting some badminton equipment, Classic sports/Safra Toa Payoh, is next to the sports hall/stadium.

Time: 28 Aug - 2 Sep 2006
Venue: Toa Payoh Sports Hall
I'll let others to add some more info..

Serla probably has known about it....I will be around in town during that period. But, I am not sure whether I will watch the Singapore Satellite because of the tight schedule I have this time. Perhaps we can meet up once again in one of the days for dinner.

LOL!!
9 days to the event!!Counting down!!Arggghhh!!!
I think the juniors will feel weird!
Why are they so popular out of a sudden!Hahaha!!

Thanks Loh for the report! Can't wait to see everyone there. BadMania, I hope you can come too! I won't be able to come on Wed and Thurs though since my uni schedule is full from morning till night. Other days, I'm free the whole day! Now I can't wait to meet all the Thai juniors too because of Georgina! Tao!! :D

Thanks Loh for the report! Can't wait to see everyone there. BadMania, I hope you can come too! I won't be able to come on Wed and Thurs though since my uni schedule is full from morning till night. Other days, I'm free the whole day! Now I can't wait to meet all the Thai juniors too because of Georgina! Tao!! :D

Serla,my free days fall on Tues and Thurs.
Ive school on Monday but I'll rush down after school if there are some interesting matches going on in the night.
WAHAHAHAHA!!!
Cant wait to meet you too!
Remember to greet them with a "Sawatdii kha" ok?!

P/S:Ive been practising "tao-ism" for slightly more than a year!!
Yannie for a few months yeah?
And Serla have just started it right?!
AHAHAHA!!:p

TAO!!!

P/S:Ive been practising "tao-ism" for slightly more than a year!!
Yannie for a few months yeah?
And Serla have just started it right?!
AHAHAHA!!:p

TAO!!!

Yeah, you're right Geor!!! Hahaha! Countdown??? LOL! They will probably laugh their asses off!
Tao-ism!!! Bounce, bounce and bounce! OMG, animal gathering *faint* :p

I can't help noticing in pic.12 how similar the holding of the Chinese sword by the lady in white, is to that of forehand grip in badminton.

With the non-weapon hand used as a balance, the similarity extends further. But I think by far the more important aspects of Chinese wushu are the footwork and stability, something that the badminton exponent could study further and learn from.

With 'animal-like movements' including jumping, lunging, 'flying', sudden jabbing/dabbing with the peak for birds, diving, etc, for various schools/styles of wushu, this makes it all the more interesting. :D

Hello,

Anybody with news on when the draw will be out. Hong Kong Open's draw is out and the tournament date is the same as this Satellite.

Perhaps this reflects the difference between the organizers standard of a 5 Star tournament and an A grade satellite???

Hope the draw will be out soon.

Cheers.

Hello,

Anybody with news on when the draw will be out. Hong Kong Open's draw is out and the tournament date is the same as this Satellite.

Perhaps this reflects the difference between the organizers standard of a 5 Star tournament and an A grade satellite???

Hope the draw will be out soon.

Cheers.

Hi BaddyNut

Didn't know that you're also interested in this one. Anyone in particular that you have in mind?

Agree that the SBA is unusually slow in coming out with the draw. Don't know what's holding them up, but I expect it to be out very soon as the competition is on Monday. :)

Loh,

I'm always interested when Malaysian Back up squad is involved. Especially this time when Singapore will be defending its fort. I expect lots on Singapore entries and see how the Singapore national Program fares.

are Kendrick & Ronald competing or are they opting for the more prestigeous event?

the Borneon BaddyNut

Yeah, you're right Geor!!! Hahaha! Countdown??? LOL! They will probably laugh their asses off!
Tao-ism!!! Bounce, bounce and bounce! OMG, animal gathering *faint* :p

Animal gathering?!HAHA!!Why?!
I love your attached pic!TAO TAO!!
:D

Kendrick and Ronald will be playing in HK Open instead.
:)

Singapore Satellite draw is out. Anybody interested please head to http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/draws.aspx?id=12053

The Borneon BaddyNut

Thanks for the draw link Jug8man.

According to the just released Draw List, some interesting info on the Men's Singles can be gathered:

Nine countries will be participating with the number of participants in brackets:

Main Draw: MAS (18), SIN (11), INA (9), PHI (6), THA (4), VIE (3), TPE (2), EGY (Egypt) (2) and WAL (Wales) (1).

Qualifying: SIN (19), INA (9), TPE (8), PHI (2), ENG (England) (2), and THA (1).

Notable Absentees: China, South Korea, Japan, Hong Kong, India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.

Good turnout from the Philippines. Pleasant surprise from Egypt, England and Wales.

The number of seedings with Indonesia seeded at both No.1 & 2, among others are: MAS (8), INA (3), THA (3), SIN (1) and WAL (1).

Apart from host Singapore which has a total of 30 participants (11M+19Q) in the MS event, Malaysia and Indonesia each sent in a total of 18 players. However, Malaysia has the most number of seeded players (8) who will compete against the no.1 and 2 seeds, Jeffer Rosobin and Tommy Sugiarto from Indonesia. Unfortunately, the real test is not available with the absence of powerhouses China and South Korea.

01. Jeffer Rosobin (INA)
02. Tommy Sugiarto (INA)
03. Erwin Djohan (SIN)
04. Tan Chun Seang (MAS)
05. Daren Liew (MAS)
06. Peerasak Wiriyapadungpong (THA)
07. Alamsyah (INA)
08. Kenn Lim (MAS)
09. Beryno Wong (MAS)
10. Azrihanif Azahar (MAS)
11. Chong Wei Feng (MAS)
12. Tanongsak Saensomboonsuk (THA)
13. Mohd Ariff Latif (MAS)
14. Chong Li Qun (MAS)
15. Raj Popat (WAL)
16. Tawan Huansuriya (THA)

A total of 51 ladies (28M, 23Q) will be vying for the WS crown.

The breakdown (M - Main Draw; Q - Qualifying; S - Seeded players):

01. Singapore - 21 (9M, 12Q, 3S)
02. Malaysia - 13 (9M, 4Q, 1S)
03. Indonesia - 5 (4M, 1Q, 2S)
04. Thailand - 4 (3M, 1Q 2S)
05. Egypt - 3 (2M 1Q)
06. Switzerland - 2(2Q)
07. Taipeh - 1 (1Q)
08. Vietnam - 1 (1M)
09. Philippines - 1 (1Q)

The 8 seeded players are:

01. Julia Wong Pei Xian (MAS)
02. Xing Aiying (SIN)
03. Maria Kristin Yulianti (INA)
04. Gu Juan (SIN)
05. Fu Mingtian (SIN)
06. Porntip Buranapraseatsuk (THA)
07. Melicia Kurniawan (INA)
08. Sitee Prucksapatsarnsilp (THA)

Quite normal to have more young players from Southeast Asia, especially those countries located nearer to Singapore.

We will see who will emerge as the top four players who will most likely be the future stars of their respective countries. :)

Thanks a lot Jug8man, all interesting players. Wei Feng beats Beryno in pre-SS team event today!

I will take a day off tomorrow, Tuesday, to watch the start of the MS, WD, MD and XD. A very long day indeed! I hope to see some of you at the Toa Payoh Sports Hall.

I pity the winners of today's qualifiers as some would have to play 3 matches, in the morning, afternoon and evening just to gain entry to the Main draw. By tomorrow, they would have lost much of their energy and would be easy prey for their opponents if they should advance any further.

Hmm..it seems that the Singapore Satelitte is quite interesting..with Team Indonesia's Second Team in full force.

I hope to make it to the stadium tomorrow....probably in the late afternoon...with intention to watch the young pairs in WD (Nitya/Nadya), XD (Tantowi/Yulianti, Lingga/Devi, Frans/Nitya) and hopefully some MD (Yoga/Yonathan, Frans/Rendra, Akhsan/Bona, Lingga/Tantowi).

See you guys at the Toa Payoh Stadium.

Well, hoping people on location will soon upload picks!

Highly anticipating Loh's Report as well!!! Always worthwhile to read.

Cheers,
The Borneon BaddyNut

Well, hoping people on location will soon upload picks!

Highly anticipating Loh's Report as well!!! Always worthwhile to read.

Cheers,
The Borneon BaddyNut

Agreed.

Bummer huh Alex, Beryno and Kenn out so early! :(

Jeffer Rosobin was 1996 world cup MS runner-up?

I went to Singapore Satellite yesterday and it was super cool!!! But too bad I had to leave very early 'coz I've got somethign up in my uni. Met so many wonderful people. Loh, super nice, super cool and taught me how to clap loudly to support Weifeng. Hahaha. And took many pics too! Waiting for your pics and report :D :D Georgina also super sweet and cute and nice... Intro me to Peerasak who is super cute and all-smiling guy. And I'd love to meet more Thai players!! Of course, there is also Chong Weifeng, the 11th seeded, a very nice and cool guy.. hahaha. I would love to meet him again.. Jia you Weifeng!!
Too bad Lim Kenn and Beryno lost already, and they had to go back to KL so fast... :(

hahaha. I would love to meet him again.. Jia you Weifeng!!

I know you would... LMAO! Don't laugh in class...
Hey Serla, those pics are great, but a bit blurry... can you tell me who they are... I can see Chong Wei Feng, Liew Daren, Chong Li Qun (?) And how about the group pic?
When will Loh post his pics :o :D ? Tell us more about the tournament...

Anyone has today's MS results? I'm quite excited, but the website hasn't updated the results yet... *faint*

I know you would... LMAO! Don't laugh in class...
Hey Serla, those pics are great, but a bit blurry... can you tell me who they are... I can see Chong Wei Feng, Liew Daren, Chong Li Qun (?) And how about the group pic?
When will Loh post his pics :o :D ? Tell us more about the tournament...

I have posted more pics under the thread "Cheers Asian Satellite 2006" as there are too many pics to be included. Your Malaysian friends' faces should be there. I've also shot one for Serla with Chong. :D

I have posted more pics under the thread "Cheers Asian Satellite 2006" as there are too many pics to be included. Your Malaysian friends' faces should be there. I've also shot one for Serla with Chong. :D

Yeah, I saw. Serla sent me the pics already... she's super duper happy and hyper...

I would say Feng Feng is in superb form! :)

Yeah, I saw. Serla sent me the pics already... she's super duper happy and hyper...

I would say Feng Feng is in superb form! :)

I think you would be happy to know that Chong Wei Feng has beaten Tommy Sugiarto in 3 sets this evening. Tommy ran out of stamina and he eventually gave the rubber set to Wei Feng without much resistance. I will write more later....

I think you would be happy to know that Chong Wei Feng has beaten Tommy Sugiarto in 3 sets this evening. Tommy ran out of stamina and he eventually gave the rubber set to Wei Feng without much resistance. I will write more later....

Yes, Tommy the 2nd seeded... Serla told me already... Wei Feng got supporters!!! Haha!

Ok...here's my turn to write about my afternoon at the Toa Payoh Sports Hall. I did not turn up yesterday because I had to settle some personal matters. Therefore, an apology to Loh and Serla for not turning up yesterday.

It was raining cats and dogs since early afternoon and I was lucky to get there when the rain stopped for a while. It was 3pm when I entered the venue and there were matches going on. I took some time to find a good seat and it happened that there was a group of Indonesians there (including Shinta's dad and brother + possibly a badminton coach at a secondary school). We talked about the Indonesian junior players and also the Singaporean players. Shinta's dad even asked me how the Singaporean contingent is doing at the HK Open.

Over at the court, I watched quite a number of doubles matches, most of them won easily by Indonesian pairs. Frans Kurniawan/Rendra Wijaya looked quite impressive in their comprehensive defeat of a Vietnamese pair in just 15 mins. They will meet their counterparts Akhsan/Bona Septano in the QF tomorrow. I also caught the thrilling closing stage of the match between Mohd Arif Latif/Vountus Indra Mawan (both looked very very young) who managed to scrape through the quarter-final after a rubber-set victory 23-21, 16-21, 22-20 over the Singapore pair Ricky Widianto/Chayut Triyachart. The Singapore pair was at match point but eventually lost the match!

Next up was WD and MS matches. Both the Indonesian pairs progress through to the quarter-final without breaking a sweat. Nitya Krishinda/Nadya Melati beat a Swiss pair 21-13, 21-10 in 25 mins, while Puspa Shendy/Devi Tika Permatasari also thrashed their Philippines opponent 21-9, 21-8 in just 20 mins. The local pair Vanessa Neo Yu Yan/Shinta Mulia Sari also have no problem beating their Malaysian opponent 21-12, 21-10.

In the MS, the most anticipated match was between Tommy Sugiarto (the no 2 seed) and Chong Wei Feng. Tommy was earlier stretched to 3 sets by a China-born Singapore player and this could have an effect on his performance. He was sluggish in the early stages of the first set and let Chong lead 11-6 at the interval. Slowly, he displayed some good touches and managed to level the scores. It was tight at the closing stages but Tommy managed to win 21-19. The second set was also close but Tommy was in the lead until the score was 17-15 to his advantage. Somehow, Chong managed to get a second wind and snatched the second set 21-17. It was also obvious at this stage that Tommy has run out of gas. It was probably the match with the most towel breaks, almost once for every point since the middle of the second set. The umpire also gave Tommy a yellow card perhaps for requesting towel breaks too many times?. When he lost the second set, I knew that it was all-over for Tommy. He basically gave the rubber set to Chong Wei Feng who won easily 21-8. What a disappointment!

The other exciting matches include the match between Alamsyah Yunus and Indra Bagus. It went to deuce in the rubber set, with both players shouting histerically every time they got a point. Indra Bagus won 22-20 in the exciting rubber game.

The last few matches I watched were the XD and MD. All 4 Indonesian pairs won their XD matches and will meet each other tomorrow. The most impressive pair was perhaps the newly formed Tantowi/Yulianti, who beat the no 1 seed Tan Wee Kiong/Woon Khee Wei 21-14, 21-17. The other 2 matches were mismatches as Yonathan Suryatama/Nadya Melati and Frans Kurniawan/Nitya Krishinda won easily in 20 mins. The last Indonesian pair, Lingga/Devi Tika Permatasari had some problems beating Syed Akhbar Syed Mustakin/Yeow Mie Xie. They were trailing from the very beginning until the opponent reached game point. They managed to come back and force a deuce at 20-20. They took the last 2 points of the set and won 22-20. The second set was also close. They were leading 14-11 before mistakes began to creep in and they found that they were trailing 15-18 in no time. Only at this stage that they came back yet again and won the second set 21-19.

As for WS, I watched only a portion of the match between Maria Kristin Yulianti and Chen Jiayuan. The Indonesian girl won 21-19, 21-16 and will face her compatriot Maria Elfira Christina tomorrow. The match which caught my attention was between Melicia Kurniawan and a Thai girl. And that was because of the Indonesian girl's coach, Liang Chiu Hsia. I was quite surprised to see her in Singapore and apparently, Melicia is one of her protege. The young Indonesian girl won 21-19, 21-13 and she will face Gu Juan tomorrow.

So, that's all from me for now. I am still not sure whether I will go tomorrow evening (matches will start from 5:30pm).

Hi badMania, we really missed you yesterday. I was too tired to go today after standing up most of the time at the mini stadium and it was raining as well. But tomorrow's timing after office hours will suit me better and I hope you can make it too. Wonder whether Serla and Georgina will show up?

yeah, I will definitely show up! Hahaha. Wah, so nice that I'll see u again! Take more nice pics ok!? Tomorrow very heavy day, I mean my bags are heavy with all the textbooks. Coming directly from uni after class.

Chong Wei Feng vs Liew Daren :eek:

Hmm..should i support Chong Wei Feng or Liew Daren.. :rolleyes:
I'll go for Daren :D Jia You Daren! Daren Boleh!
I know magical_phoenix will go for Wei Feng :p
Yannie? Pick one now..:cool:

Yeah!I will go today too!
See you guys around this evening ok!!

Chong Wei Feng vs Liew Daren :eek:

Hmm..should i support Chong Wei Feng or Liew Daren.. :rolleyes:
I'll go for Daren :D Jia You Daren! Daren Boleh!
I know magical_phoenix will go for Wei Feng :p
Yannie? Pick one now..:cool:

OMG!!! Erin, you're killing me! You support Daren? Sze Yin supports him too, and Steeve supports Wei Feng..... So it's 2 vs 2.
Who will I support :crying: I think you do know already...*FAINT*

I am off to watch the Satelitte now. So, see you guys at TPSH!

Liew Dare???dont know him....anyone have his pic

More pics from the tournament :)

Anyone knows what time the finals will start on Saturday?

Liew Dare???dont know him....anyone have his pic

check the Malaysian Junior (http://www.badmintoncentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=33350&page=2) thread ;)
and..it's Liew DareN, not Liew Dare :D
He's in the Top 3 of MJ with Lim Kenn and Tan Chun Seang.

thanks 4 telling.............erin hakkinen

Anyone knows what time the finals will start on Saturday?
It will start at 2 pm if I'm not mistaken

Thanks for the pics Serla and Loh. =)
Wish Erin and I could be there too................... so so so much!

Thanks for the pics Serla and Loh. =)
Wish Erin and I could be there too................... so so so much!
I wished u girls could be there too!!!! :crying:
Never mind.. KL 2007. Save enough money!!!
*faint* I think I need to post more pics of Feng Feng in Singapore Satellite.. He was looking for them but couldnt find he said... Loh, if you have some more, please post :D

I wished u girls could be there too!!!! :crying:
Never mind.. KL 2007. Save enough money!!!
*faint* I think I need to post more pics of Feng Feng in Singapore Satellite.. He was looking for them but couldnt find he said... Loh, if you have some more, please post :D

Chong Wei Feng goes "pening aku"... - Erin Hakkinen

Thank you sooooooo much for reports & pics, Serla & Loh. :D
Like yannie said..really wish we were there :crying:

May be can meet Serla & the MJs in KL Open,but it was delayed (because of Korea & HK Open) and i'm quite sure that thay won't find the replacement date. Like last year's Selangor Open :o