From BWF, I got some info as follows:

INA has withdrawn:

WD: Yulianti/Puspita Richi
MD: Nova Widianto/M.Rizal
Tantowi/Vicky Indra
XD: Vita Marissa/Nova Widianto

But M.Rizal/Lilyana is in as well as Vita Marissa/Natsir ( WD)

it's ok, as long as TH still in..

From BWF, I got some info as follows:

INA has withdrawn:

WD: Yulianti/Puspita Richi
MD: Nova Widianto/M.Rizal
Tantowi/Vicky Indra
XD: Vita Marissa/Nova Widianto

But M.Rizal/Lilyana is in as well as Vita Marissa/Natsir ( WD)

Good move....let Vita/Butet concentrate in WD. Anyway, there will be Devin/Lita in the main draw. Looks like Yulianti, Richi and Tantowi are all going to stay back home.

Why should the Tomboys withdraw when they needs more points for Olympics ? :cool:

Good move....let Vita/Butet concentrate in XD. Anyway, there will be Devin/Lita in the main draw. Looks like Yulianti, Richi and Tantowi are all going to stay back home.
There are some withdrawal also from qualification....I think MD from HKG..next few days, I will know more on WS...I would like to see at least 2 WS withdraw so Pia and Febe can move to main draw..;)

Why should the Tomboys withdraw when they needs more points for Olympics ? :cool:


Vita/Natsir is still in maindraw....I think Nova decided not to go Macau so thats why no Nova/Vita and Nova/Rijal....

Good move....let Vita/Butet concentrate in XD. Anyway, there will be Devin/Lita in the main draw. Looks like Yulianti, Richi and Tantowi are all going to stay back home.
Vita/Butet in WD...not XD...haiya...:D:D

Vita/Natsir is still in maindraw....I think Nova decided not to go Macau so thats why no Nova/Vita and Nova/Rijal....

Good to hear that.. I think i am getting too much drunk today :o

Vita/Butet in WD...not XD...haiya...:D:D

Corrected...I wrote it in a hurry :D

Corrected...I wrote it in a hurry :D

You make me confused too :mad:

Vita/Natsir is still in maindraw....I think Nova decided not to go Macau so thats why no Nova/Vita and Nova/Rijal....

Maybe Nova's wife is preagnant already and need him by her side...?!? Just a speculation... :p [no data on this]

Maybe Nova's wife is preagnant already and need him by her side...?!? Just a speculation... :p [no data on this]


It can be true....I did ask BWF why he did withdraw....it was " personal"..so your guess can be right....;);)

Macau federation told me that there 2 or 3 WS withdrew, but BWF said to me that it will be decied in few days...so I guess I may ask macau federation directly instead.....

It can be true....I did ask BWF why he did withdraw....it was " personal"..so your guess can be right....;);)

Macau federation told me that there 2 or 3 WS withdrew, but BWF said to me that it will be decied in few days...so I guess I may ask macau federation directly instead.....

Great! Among the 8 seeded qualifiers, 7 are Indonesians... So the more WS withdrawals from the main draw, the better for INA... :D

1st to move up: Pia [Pia Zebadiah Bernadet].
2nd: Febe [Maria Febe Kusumastuti].
3rd: Fira [Maria Elfira Christina].
4th: Pipin [Rosaria Yusfin Pungkasari].
5th: Nana [Fransisca Ratnasari].
6th: Sylvi [Sylvina Kurniawan].
7th: Lydia Cheah [MAS]
8th: Melicia Kurniawan

But I have to admit whoever among the 8 players above who gets into the main draw will have to all face tough opponents. I predict, realistically, by the Round of 16, there will be only 1 WS left from INA... :D If we have 2 WS in the Round of 16, I will be jumping for joy! :D But good playing experience for them laaaahhh... They are all 22 years old or younger, I think. Still time to improve... :D

it's ok, as long as TH still in..
:D..let's hope he won't withdraw, @ the last minute, also..(flying here and there could take a toll on someone's physique, esp. within 1 week, ya know)..:rolleyes::p;)

Great! Among the 8 seeded qualifiers, 7 are Indonesians... So the more WS withdrawals from the main draw, the better for INA... :D

1st to move up: Pia [Pia Zebadiah Bernadet].
2nd: Febe [Maria Febe Kusumastuti].
3rd: Fira [Maria Elfira Christina].
4th: Pipin [Rosaria Yusfin Pungkasari].
5th: Nana [Fransisca Ratnasari].
6th: Sylvi [Sylvina Kurniawan].
7th: Lydia Cheah [MAS]
8th: Melicia Kurniawan


A total dominance of future INA WS players here :eek:
anyway, MAS still have some hopes on Lydia Cheah ;)

Another withdrawal today:

Wang Chen (WS)

So Pia gets promoted and she will meet Wang Lin:eek::eek: WTF!! I hope I am wrong...

Kendrick Lee (MS)

so.. the redraw of WD.. vita/butet will face gao/huang at d'first round????

oh cmon lah.. break the wall please.. :(

A good challenge awaits for INA gals

I know there are some withdrawal....will find out soon in next 2 hrs

:D..let's hope he won't withdraw, @ the last minute, also..(flying here and there could take a toll on someone's physique, esp. within 1 week, ya know)..:rolleyes::p;)
I have a feeling that TH will withdraw.

i hope MK/hs won't withdraw :)..

i tot player r under contract v their sponsor n they cant withdraw as they wish unless there is a valid reason.

china r sendin their top player tis time?

I have a feeling that TH will withdraw.

Yes...it is better for TH to withdraw....he needs more rest and needs to spend more time with his wife and daughter to recover his energy....

Sony and SImon are more prepared, I think, for Macau Open this year.

i tot player r under contract v their sponsor n they cant withdraw as they wish unless there is a valid reason.
china r sendin their top player tis time?

But I think mostly all sportsman , doesnt matter from which sport, would like to participate in every tournament.
Coz they can earn more money ( win & sponsor ) & famous ... who doesnt want all these ? :D
Also it is kind a PROUD .... you know they spend all their time mostly only with Badminton.... training... training and training... and ... training again :crying:
Beside they can gain some experience.

Unless they are really "injured" :rolleyes: hehehehe.....

anymore withdraws? i.e. LD? BCL? Feng Yun? hahaha :D

Yes...it is better for TH to withdraw....he needs more rest and needs to spend more time with his wife and daughter to recover his energy....

Sony and SImon are more prepared, I think, for Macau Open this year.
Ya..he should rest.and gain the power n roar again in SS final..:)
I don wan to c he lost again..

Ya..he should rest.and gain the power n roar again in SS final..:)
I don wan to c he lost again..

one question! if he is playing against LCW, u will still wan to see TH win? hehe :D

I hope 3 musketeers of INA (TH,SDK, n SS) won't withdraw..they need points to get up into better rank and money $$$$$$, especially TH, my president need $$$$ to buy diapers for his daughter, a lot of $$$ for Iedul Fitri, and $$$$$$$$$$$$$ as obligatory tax for his wife..:P:D:D hehehehhe, and Oh some $$$ for relaxing and partying, clubbing..yiiihhhaaaa...ajeb4x..:P :D :D

anymore withdraws? i.e. LD? BCL? Feng Yun? hahaha :D
That would be a DISASTER :eek:
Imagine a tournament w/o LD/BCL/LCW/TH etc.. :mad::crying:

That would be a DISASTER :eek:
Imagine a tournament w/o LD/BCL/LCW/TH etc.. :mad::crying:
yea... w/o them, the whole tournament is not worth wacthing anymore... no!!!!:crying::crying::crying:

I hope 3 musketeers of INA (TH,SDK, n SS) won't withdraw..they need points to get up into better rank and money $$$$$$, especially TH, my president need $$$$ to buy diapers for his daughter, a lot of $$$ for Iedul Fitri, and $$$$$$$$$$$$$ as obligatory tax for his wife..:P:D:D hehehehhe, and Oh some $$$ for relaxing and partying, clubbing..yiiihhhaaaa...ajeb4x..:P :D :D
Sony does not participate in Macau Open.........

I got email from Federation that some CHINESE players also withdrew...she is compiling the list and will send it to me.....I know XXF is still in it....I am curious who......

I got email from Federation that some CHINESE players also withdrew...she is compiling the list and will send it to me.....I know XXF is still in it....I am curious who......

Hopes GaoL/HuangS & Wang Lin are both withdraws too -- ? Good news for INA fans :D:D

Hopes GaoL/HuangS & Wang Lin are both withdraws too -- ? Good news for INA fans :D:D
I am curious to see who will withdraw from China...She mentioned some chinese players ,,,,may be what she meant Wang Chen which we knew already..........

I got email from Federation that some CHINESE players also withdrew...she is compiling the list and will send it to me.....I know XXF is still in it....I am curious who......

send to me if the format is in excel :D

send to me if the format is in excel :D
She will send me the list only......thanks!

More withdrawals :(

Due to extreme fatigue, Nova Widianto, Muhammad Rijal, Vita Marissa and Lilyana Natsir won't be at Macau Open at all.

More withdrawals :(

Due to extreme fatigue, Nova Widianto, Muhammad Rijal, Vita Marissa and Lilyana Natsir won't be at Macau Open at all.
Vita/lyliana will be there to play WD and also Lyliana/Rizal.....just no nova/rizal and Nova/vita

Confirmed that Vita Marissa, Rizal and Natsir are not going to Macau Open...so there is no GL/HS vs Vita/Natsir.

TH and MK/HS are still listed....

Confirmed that Vita Marissa, Rizal and Natsir are not going to Macau Open...so there is no GL/HS vs Vita/Natsir.

TH and MK/HS are still listed....
actually I would like to see the 2 girls play...hm...next time..I guess in HK Open..

i think the girls deserve a break, they've had some good results recently.

will their next tournament be the danish SS?

i think the girls deserve a break, they've had some good results recently.

will their next tournament be the danish SS?


from sources that I got..all INA players are committed to French and Denmark...


When I called BWF, he mentioned that those girls wont be playing Mixed but WD....I guess he would get email from PBSI for next cancellation.
If you can read Indonesian www.kompas.com....you (http://www.kompas.com....you) can see that PBSI is planning to send cancellation to Macau federation...all of them cited fatigue and they need doctor's letter to support their withdrawal....sad..sad..I guess it is good idea..

I feel sorry for Rizal as he has not played for a while....no money earned as well..come on Greysa..pls get well !!!:o

ah, don't worry man, these guys are rich.
they don't have to count on their winnings in tournaments to get by, otherwise it'll be a hard struggle to survive for most players.

good to see all the major players supporting to SS though.

from sources that I got..all INA players are committed to French and Denmark...


When I called BWF, he mentioned that those girls wont be playing Mixed but WD....I guess he would get email from PBSI for next cancellation.
If you can read Indonesian www.kompas.com....you (http://www.kompas.com....you) can see that PBSI is planning to send cancellation to Macau federation...all of them cited fatigue and they need doctor's letter to support their withdrawal....sad..sad..I guess it is good idea..

I feel sorry for Rizal as he has not played for a while....no money earned as well..come on Greysa..pls get well !!!:o

Confirmed that Vita Marissa, Rizal and Natsir are not going to Macau Open...so there is no GL/HS vs Vita/Natsir.

TH and MK/HS are still listed....
..i would expect the CHN squad to dominate the Macau Open, just like how the INA squad did in last week's CTO...And with the rate things are going now, i won't be surprised if TH & MK & HS also decide to pull out (are they the only remaining INA players still on the list??):p...Let's just hope the INA squad's withdrawal won't make our Hau-ge also.......................withdraw from the Macau Open:rolleyes::p;)

..i would expect the CHN squad to dominate the Macau Open, just like how the INA squad did in last week's CTO...And with the rate things are going now, i won't be surprised if TH & MK & HS also decide to pull out (are they the only remaining INA players still on the list??):p...Let's just hope the INA squad's withdrawal won't make our Hau-ge also.......................withdraw from the Macau Open:rolleyes::p;)
I got my tickets and hotel booked...well..gotta go...I do not have doctor's letter to withdraw...:D:D

Question:
1. Do PBSI is the one who make decision for INA players to compete anywhere or the individual clubs?


2. Can a sponsor to players overruled any decison make by clubs or PBSI.. For example : Force a player to compete in an inaugural tournaments>?

Question:
1. Do PBSI is the one who make decision for INA players to compete anywhere or the individual clubs?


2. Can a sponsor to players overruled any decison make by clubs or PBSI.. For example : Force a player to compete in an inaugural tournaments>?

For National players, all decisions are made by PBSI.

Sponsor can ask some players but with doctor's letter, Sponsor could not fine them...unless all INA players pull out from HKG OPen, I believe that Yonex may dispute as breach of contract.

I am sure someone will fill more details as I know there are more clauses in Yonex's contract.

..i would expect the CHN squad to dominate the Macau Open, just like how the INA squad did in last week's CTO...And with the rate things are going now, i won't be surprised if TH & MK & HS also decide to pull out (are they the only remaining INA players still on the list??):p...Let's just hope the INA squad's withdrawal won't make our Hau-ge also.......................withdraw from the Macau Open:rolleyes::p;)


if ina squad withdraw, China will dominate like ina did in CTO

at least i will be able to make excuse like this below if china dominate Macau open 2007 :D :D :p (just joking):

"China sent their top guns , indonesia only sent one top supporter :D.."

i remember someone posted like this "ina sent their top guns, china sent their children" to comment about ina's domination in cto 2007

The competition dates are too close, we just had 2 weeks of competition up to last week. And there are two Super Series events in October.

Even a machine would need some maintenance if abused this hard.

The competition dates are too close, we just had 2 weeks of competition up to last week. And there are two Super Series events in October.

Even a machine would need some maintenance if abused this hard.


I can't help think Malaysian players (or for that matter, all players) must learn to space their tournaments a bit. That is, target every 2nd tournament instead of every tournament. If they don't, I agree with you that they would have abused their bodies. The wear and tear is just too much causing grievances (mental) and injuries (physical).

With so many good players these days, it is getting hard to win a tournament. So a bit of planning, e.g. choosing the right tournament might help to mitigate any early retirement due to stress, fatigue and injuries.

Maybe a ridiculous comparison :
Football players running the field for 8-9 months in a competitive level probably without much rest periods..
As a badminton players (PRO) , he should not always blame fatigue as a reason to skip as many tournament (i meant in a row) as possible .
Those sportsman must be extra original from normal human being , otherwise why should he be selected to represent their countries ??

just off the phone with Macau Federation:

They are preparing the list of withdrawal...again she did not know the names of 2 chinese players who had withdrawan beside Wang Chen.....

just off the phone with Macau Federation:

They are preparing the list of withdrawal...again she did not know the names of 2 chinese players who had withdrawan beside Wang Chen.....

hey, can you send me the list, once they annouce? cos i need to update my blog too :P

thanks

hey, can you send me the list, once they annouce? cos i need to update my blog too :P

thanks
I will...so far Wang Chen ,kendrick lee, Vita Marrisa, Nova Widianto, M. Rijal and Lilyana Natsir

hey, can you send me the list, once they annouce? cos i need to update my blog too :P

thanks

you r a true blogger :D :D..
you blog helps many people here who ask about the results of the tournaments ...

Actually it is tough month for Chinese players in October.

Oct 2 -7: Macau Open
Oct 9-14: Olympic test
Oct 16-21: Dutch Open
Oct 23-28: Denmark Super Series
Oct 30 - Nov 4: French Super series

I can not see LD/BCL/CY/CJ will play nonstop , at least 4 tournaments in a row...I am worried that some will pull out from Macau and focus on Olympic test then 2 SS.....tough months for Chinese players to participate all tournaments...

I don't think they will pull out of Macau. Again, politics is the issue and the chinese government will want to show support to former colonies which have now reverted back to China.

I can see the Dutch open suffering the most. 3 tournaments on the road is very tough according to some of the players I've spoken to in the past.

With all the withdrawals, it is a chance for the lower ranking players to get more points. Although more tournaments means players cannot play in everyone, it means the ranking points can be spread out over a greater range of players. There is more tactical thought for the coaches and coaches. How best to improve the ranking? Enter toournaments where the chance of not entering the 2nd/3rd round is high, or try a smaller tournament, go further and try to pick up more valuable match experience and points.

it's ok, as long as TH still in..


TH should withdraw as no player however good he is, can play in 3 consecutive tournaments.
TH was already tired when he played Sony and lost in the Taipei Open. Sony was fresher as he lost in the early rounds of the Japan Open. Lee Chong Wei also could not sustain as he played in 3 consecutive tournaments (Kedah, Japan & Taipei) and reaching and winning the finals of the first two. The same happened to Lin Dan who played in the consecutive German, All-England and Swiss Opens and lost (retired 5-0 in the 2nd game of the semi-final) in the Swiss Open. The optimum for a player would be two consecutive opens at the most.

I don't think they will pull out of Macau. Again, politics is the issue and the chinese government will want to show support to former colonies which have now reverted back to China.

I can see the Dutch open suffering the most. 3 tournaments on the road is very tough according to some of the players I've spoken to in the past.


China will not withdraw all but according to Macau federation, there are some chinese players has withdrawn.....once I get the list then I will know ....

TH should withdraw as no player however good he is, can play in 3 consecutive tournaments.
TH was already tired when he played Sony and lost in the Taipei Open. Sony was fresher as he lost in the early rounds of the Japan Open. Lee Chong Wei also could not sustain as he played in 3 consecutive tournaments (Kedah, Japan & Taipei) and reaching and winning the finals of the first two. The same happened to Lin Dan who played in the consecutive German, All-England and Swiss Opens and lost (retired 5-0 in the 2nd game of the semi-final) in the Swiss Open. The optimum for a player would be two consecutive opens at the most.

TH won't play 3 successive tournaments. He got 1 week off this week... ;)

hmmmm, that's something for BAM and PBSI to consider then.
make sure their players peak at the right tournaments, and rest/train in between.
i wonder if the players have much of a say as to what tournaments they participate in, i'm sure TH dictates where and when he competes, but what about the others?

With some withdrawals in the main draw and the fact that we have many highly seeded INA players in the WS qualifiers... There is a possibility that we might see all EIGHT WS player from INA in the main draw... ;)

Firda:cool:, Nana:cool:, Pia:cool:, Febe:cool:, Fira:cool:, Silvy:cool:, Pipin:cool:, and Melicia:cool:.

That would be cool! On the other hand, I know quite well that given the high level of opponent quality in this tournament... er... all EIGHT can be wiped out in the 1st round too... :o :p

hmmmm, that's something for BAM and PBSI to consider then.
make sure their players peak at the right tournaments, and rest/train in between.
i wonder if the players have much of a say as to what tournaments they participate in, i'm sure TH dictates where and when he competes, but what about the others?
I do know that TH has a say..but for Sea games, his father-in-law is the chairman of KONI so he may have to listen his in law....

I do know that TH has a say..but for Sea games, his father-in-law is the chairman of KONI so he may have to listen his in law....
..i thought the new Head of KONI is Rita Subowo??..:confused:..But i heard that Agum is trying to run as an Indonesian Presidential nominee..;)
http://www.antara.co.id/arc/2007/9/22/agum-gumelar-masuk-bursa-cagub-jabar/
http://www.tokohindonesia.com/ensiklopedi/r/rita-subowo/index.shtml
Krisna, can you confirm for us??..;):cool:

Btw, yes, TH has a def. say on which tourney(s) to attend/not to attend??..Case in point, this yr's All-England withdrawal...I'm not sure if he ever received any disciplinary action(s)?!:confused:

..i thought the new Head of KONI is Rita Subowo??..:confused:
http://www.antara.co.id/arc/2007/9/22/agum-gumelar-masuk-bursa-cagub-jabar/
http://www.tokohindonesia.com/ensiklopedi/r/rita-subowo/index.shtml
Krisna, can you confirm??..;):cool:


sorry..not KONI...you are right.....I just talked to Yayuk basuki last 2 days...hehe.. I mentioned to yayuk why TH/Sony has to play for Sea games ( Since Mas will not send their top guns)....since Yayuk and Lufti hamid ( SATGAS) are responsible for badminton, table tennis, volley ball, softball, sepak takraw ( there are 6 sports)...the reason is INA is down to 5th place and need tos ecure for more gold medals....I said what if TH said ' NO"...Yayuk replied....well...if Agum said " YES" TH would not dare....I think I mix up

..i thought the new Head of KONI is Rita Subowo??..:confused:
http://www.antara.co.id/arc/2007/9/22/agum-gumelar-masuk-bursa-cagub-jabar/
http://www.tokohindonesia.com/ensiklopedi/r/rita-subowo/index.shtml
Krisna, can you confirm??..;):cool:

Correct, ctjcad! Agum Gumelar was the Chief. Now it is Rita Subowo. Nice lady. A real worthy Sports Commisioner... ;) The best we have for a very loong time. The others didn't love INA Sports like she does. And I like her because she recognized that badminton is INA's goldmine in all multi-sport events. Thus she began dropping some money to PBSI since a few months ago... Not enough, but it is a start... :p

I do know that TH has a say..but for Sea games, his father-in-law is the chairman of KONI so he may have to listen his in law....

Even though Pak Agum is not the KONI Chief anymore, he is one of the 2009 Presidential Candidate... :D Maybe some 'patriotic' points and 'have contributed to the country' points need to be accumulated by members of his family [i.e. Taufik]... ;)

Correct, ctjcad! Agum Gumelar was the Chief. Now it is Rita Subowo. Nice lady. A real worthy Sports Commisioner... ;) The best we have for a very loong time. The others didn't love INA Sports like she does. And I like her because she recognized that badminton is INA's goldmine in all multi-sport events. Thus she began dropping some money to PBSI since a few months ago... Not enough, but it is a start... :p



Even though Pak Agum is not the KONI Chief anymore, he is one of the 2009 Presidential Candidate... :D Maybe some 'patriotic' points and 'have contributed to the country' points need to be accumulated by members of his family [i.e. Taufik]... ;)


I hope She will not ban INA players to compete at HKG open...:mad:

I have also known that within SATGAS...they are fighting for " FUND".....I heard that some official have side business like Tshirt and force KONI to buy thru their channel to get more " money"...I think I can confirm as YB gave so much " dirty politics" what we say UUD ( ujung ujungnya duit juga):cool:

Actually it is tough month for Chinese players in October.

Oct 2 -7: Macau Open
Oct 9-14: Olympic test
Oct 16-21: Dutch Open
Oct 23-28: Denmark Super Series
Oct 30 - Nov 4: French Super series

I can not see LD/BCL/CY/CJ will play nonstop , at least 4 tournaments in a row...I am worried that some will pull out from Macau and focus on Olympic test then 2 SS.....tough months for Chinese players to participate all tournaments...

Olympic test, as mentioned in the related thread, 99% of China players ONLY are competing.
TH/LCW/PG etc the rest of top guns beside China team are not even get invited. :mad:
So, most of the players in the circuit will be well rested after the MACAU Open..:cool:

Olympic test, as mentioned in the related thread, 99% of China players ONLY are competing.
TH/LCW/PG etc the rest of top guns beside China team are not even get invited. :mad:
So, most of the players in the circuit will be well rested after the MACAU Open..:cool:
Thats correct...but I am talking about chinese players...when will they get a break?? those 2 super series will be tough for them....

With some withdrawals in the main draw and the fact that we have many highly seeded INA players in the WS qualifiers... There is a possibility that we might see all EIGHT WS player from INA in the main draw... ;)

Firda:cool:, Nana:cool:, Pia:cool:, Febe:cool:, Fira:cool:, Silvy:cool:, Pipin:cool:, and Melicia:cool:.

That would be cool! On the other hand, I know quite well that given the high level of opponent quality in this tournament... er... all EIGHT can be wiped out in the 1st round too... :o :p

So far we have 2 WS, Firdasari and PIa in the main draw( after WC withdrew)

Thats correct...but I am talking about chinese players...when will they get a break?? those 2 super series will be tough for them....

Well.. Who to blame?Scheduled the Olympic test sandwiched between MACAU & Dutch ? Why can't they rescheduled to some other's date instead :mad:

I will...so far Wang Chen ,kendrick lee, Vita Marrisa, Nova Widianto, M. Rijal and Lilyana Natsir

so these players are confirmed with their withdrawn? will there be another round of drawing to be take place?

you r a true blogger :D :D..
you blog helps many people here who ask about the results of the tournaments ...

hehe.. thanks, but wish to do learn something else, beside my daily job :P
badmintoncentral forum has been drive a huge amount of traffic to my blog :D i hope the traffic able maintain and increase in future :D

Just read in Kompas that INA HAS WITHDRAWN the 4 players: Nova Widianto, Mohd Rijal, Lilyana Natsir and Vita Marissa. A good move I think...rest them before the European tourneys.

I hope they rest Kido/Hendra too.....let AG/Joko and Luluk/Alvent take the responsibility of flying the INA flag high in Macau.

However, I don't expect any title from there even if Kido/Hendra do compete.....a semi-final placing is good.....a final placing is great and a title will be excellent!

That would be a DISASTER :eek:
Imagine a tournament w/o LD/BCL/LCW/TH etc.. :mad::crying:

Then Sandy may decide to withdraw his PAWs and poor Rudy will have no chance to prove his mettle! :D

Then Sandy may decide to withdraw his PAWs and poor Rudy will have no chance to prove his mettle! :D

Wow Loh, good usage of the word 'mettle'.:D

Wow Loh, good usage of the word 'mettle'.:D

I'm learning from you, my learned friend! ;)

Then Sandy may decide to withdraw his PAWs and poor Rudy will have no chance to prove his mettle! :D

no, I won't cancel PAW because of some top players pulled out.

Usually I can run PAW WTA in 2 or 3 tournaments in a week.
I should do it same in badminton but I decided just one tournament in this time because of the number of PAWers, too small if splitted in 2 tournament.
So I will run only PAW Macau which higher category than Bitburger Open.

no, I won't cancel PAW because of some top players pulled out.

Usually I can run PAW WTA in 2 or 3 tournaments in a week.
I should did it too in badminton but I decided just one tournament in this time because of the number of PAWers, too small if splitted in 2 tournament.
So I will run only PAW Macau which higher category than Bitburger Open.

Good, I will pick Rudy as the most likely winner of MO PAW! :cool:

So Rudy, please don't disappoint me. ;)

Good, I will pick Rudy as the most likely winner of MO PAW! :cool:

So Rudy, please don't disappoint me. ;)
No pressure for me.....:D:D ......no mettle here like MAS' post.....:cool::cool:

I will post "Pre Betting Odd" who will win PAW Macau based on performance in some previous tournaments.

Usually this odd give pressure for players on the list and the other side give spirit up for not listed players and sometime they challenged "why I'm not in the list ?"

:D:DGood, I will pick Rudy as the most likely winner of MO PAW! :cool:

So Rudy, please don't disappoint me. ;)

:D:D dont pick me as I have to do " other business" with some players...I may not be able to concentrate...:p

so these players are confirmed with their withdrawn? will there be another round of drawing to be take place?

Those players had been confirmed to withdraw...but more to come today or tomorrow....if not more than 4 or 5 seeded withdraw, they may keep the same draw.....

:D:D

:D:D dont pick me as I have to do " other business" with some players...I may not be able to concentrate...:p

Hey kawan, must have confidence lah! :D

LCW's change of "postitive" mental attitude resulted in his recent success over so many big guns to win the JO although he lost to Simon in the just concluded Taiwan Open because of physical fatigue. :cool:

Wah, "other business" with some players! Getting special training from them to trounce Chris, right?

Hey kawan, must have confidence lah! :D

LCW's change of "postitive" mental attitude resulted in his recent success over so many big guns to win the JO although he lost to Simon in the just concluded Taiwan Open because of physical fatigue. :cool:


Thats right....I may have same problem too....:D:D

ROnald Susilo withdrew today...

Hey kawan, must have confidence lah! :D

LCW's change of "postitive" mental attitude resulted in his recent success over so many big guns to win the JO although he lost to Simon in the just concluded Taiwan Open because of physical fatigue. :cool:

Wah, "other business" with some players! Getting special training from them to trounce Chris, right?
Cant tell you in public.....:D:D

hhhhhmmmmm...

TH,simon vs Lindan,BCl,Chen yu,Chenjin

can they get way from china's siege ? :)

hhhhhmmmmm...

TH,simon vs Lindan,BCl,Chen yu,Chenjin

can they get way from china's siege ? :)

Next week's tournament is a good test for the 2008 Thomas Cup! ;) Our INA MS & MD vs CHN MS & MD! :D Bring them on!

:D:D

:D:D dont pick me as I have to do " other business" with some players...I may not be able to concentrate...:p

hahahaha... naughty naughty!!! hahahaha :D

Next week's tournament is a good test for the 2008 Thomas Cup! ;) Our INA MS & MD vs CHN MS & MD! :D Bring them on!
u sound's provocate....:o

More withdrawals........of top players....that mean a chance for the 2nd liners...and the juniors....

Next week's tournament is a good test for the 2008 Thomas Cup! ;) Our INA MS & MD vs CHN MS & MD! :D Bring them on!
Looks like INA is now one of the favorites for TC08 besides CHN!:cool::cool:

Looks like INA is now one of the favorites for TC08 besides CHN!:cool::cool:

Yes, indeed......with some of their top players are back on track now....and home ground advantages.....INA surely is the favourite now.;);)...with Sony is going to play in 1st Single...TH 2nd. Single....a sure point from 2 nd. Single..;););).....refering to the latest World Ranking...

TH should withdraw as no player however good he is, can play in 3 consecutive tournaments.
TH was already tired when he played Sony and lost in the Taipei Open. Sony was fresher as he lost in the early rounds of the Japan Open. Lee Chong Wei also could not sustain as he played in 3 consecutive tournaments (Kedah, Japan & Taipei) and reaching and winning the finals of the first two. The same happened to Lin Dan who played in the consecutive German, All-England and Swiss Opens and lost (retired 5-0 in the 2nd game of the semi-final) in the Swiss Open. The optimum for a player would be two consecutive opens at the most.

LD injured himselve in Swiss Open....and fail in Singapore Open...did not participate in IO........and some GP Gold.....Sudirman Cup...until recovered in China Master...and WC07....he played continously ..in 3 touneys in March ...and coused him about 4 months to recover...thats somethings

it cannot be denied.... the great tiger of indonesia is alive and kicking... with their homeground advantage... can China deny even deny them?

hope to see one of those traditional INA vs MAS thomas cup finals, especially in indonesia... the atmostphere... unbelievable! I will be shouting my heart out for my country from 3000 miles away!!!

hahahaha... naughty naughty!!! hahahaha :D
Hey..!! Hey....:mad::mad: not what you think....dirty minded....:D:D

where can i find the draws ?

where can i find the draws ?
what draw? if it is Macau Open...you can find it at international badninton.org

with Ronald Susilo and Kendrik Lee are gone, Wisnu and Tommy Sugiarto will have a good chance to go futher

what draw? if it is Macau Open...you can find it at international badninton.org

with Ronald Susilo and Kendrik Lee are gone, Wisnu and Tommy Sugiarto will have a good chance to go futher

i cannot open international badninton.org :crying: :crying: :crying:

what draw? if it is Macau Open...you can find it at international badninton.org

with Ronald Susilo and Kendrik Lee are gone, Wisnu and Tommy Sugiarto will have a good chance to go futher

thanks... :D....
i thought wisnu wijanu plays for singapore

i cannot open international badninton.org :crying: :crying: :crying:
you can check also www.macaubadminton.org.mo (http://www.macaubadminton.org.mo)

There will be some changes by monday

thanks... :D....
i thought wisnu wijanu plays for singapore
Wisnu vs Kendrik Lee and Kendrik Lee withdrew...so wisnu may play Lim Fang something from mAS ( qualifier seeded 1)

Ronald Susilo withdrew so Tommy is supposed to play him in 2nd round...

you can check also www.macaubadminton.org.mo (http://www.macaubadminton.org.mo)

There will be some changes by monday

thank you... huangkwokhau

thanks... :D....
i thought wisnu wijanu plays for singapore

You mixed Wisnu H.P. with Markus Wijanu

thanks... :D....
i thought wisnu wijanu plays for singapore
are you still awake or ate too much.....??:D:D:D he plays for Singapore now

i cannot open international badninton.org :crying: :crying: :crying:

Hope you behave better than me - anyway welcome.;)

you can check also www.macaubadminton.org.mo (http://www.macaubadminton.org.mo)

There will be some changes by monday


does this meant any redraw will be make? :rolleyes:

does this meant any redraw will be make? :rolleyes:
not sure..unless many seeded players withdraw...so far 2 seeded in MS and one in WS

When I visit International Badninton ORG, can't found where the draw is located :crying::crying:

When I visit International Badninton ORG, can't found where the draw is located :crying::crying:


http://internationalbadminton.org/draws.asp

Is Nguyen Quang Minh & Nguyen Tien Minh are siblings:rolleyes:

http://internationalbadminton.org/draws.asp
Tomo Arigato ;)

Is Nguyen Quang Minh & Nguyen Tien Minh are siblings:rolleyes:
I do not think so.....nguyen and minh are so common names...I have 3 Vietnamese friends....all with Nguyens..;)

is there any live score for this tournament ?

Tomo Arigato ;)

:D:D sami -sami :D:D

I wish...

1. Arif can upsets Andrew smith & meet Tommy Sugiarto in the second round ...
2. Lim Kenn advance smoothly in his first match & meet Wishu Haryo Purto

3. Monkey can give Chen Hong a run of money in the second round :p

4. Andrea Tedjono Kurniawan can upsets Chen Yu in the second round clash too:eek:

Anita Raj Kaur withdrew and will be replaced by Maria febe.

Zhang Ning and Zhu Lin withdrew....

So far the players has withdrew:

Women:

Wang Chen
Zhang Ning
Zhu Lin
Anita raj kaur
Vita Marissa/Lyliana Natsir

Replaced by: Pia Zebadiah, Maria Febe, maria Elfira, Rosaria Pungkasari

Men:

Ronald Susilo
Kendrik Lee
Nova/Rijal

So far the players has withdrew:

Women:

Wang Chen
Zhang Ning
Zhu Lin
Anita raj kaur
Vita Marissa/Lyliana Natsir

Replaced by: Pia Zebadiah, Maria Febe, maria Elfira, Rosaria Pungkasari

Men:

Ronald Susilo
Kendrik Lee
Nova/Rijal

Is the prize money not good enough?

Wah, like that the PAW competition is now also thrown wide open lah! ;)
Better chance for Rudy. :cool:

So far the players has withdrew:

Women:

Wang Chen
Zhang Ning
Zhu Lin
Anita raj kaur
Vita Marissa/Lyliana Natsir

Replaced by: Pia Zebadiah, Maria Febe, maria Elfira, Rosaria Pungkasari

Men:

Ronald Susilo
Kendrik Lee
Nova/Rijal

Why does this kind of thing happen???MO will be less competitive now
Hope there's no withdarwal anymore...

Why does this kind of thing happen???MO will be less competitive now
Hope there's no withdarwal anymore...
actually there are 1 or 2 more names..I will find out later.....

I think it is good that ZN and ZL get rested...they ahve Olympic test and 2 SS..enough to send XXF,Lu Lan and Wang Lin....I will make surethat I take pic with Lu Lan....:D

cleaned up all the off-topic discussion. i don't enjoy cleaning up threads so don't make me do it again!! :mad:

Its good to know many players withdrwa. They needed some rest..

Its good to know many players withdrwa. They needed some rest..
:crying::crying::crying::crying::crying: I will be there.....

:crying::crying::crying::crying::crying: I will be there.....

Don't be there then. :) Even fastdrop is withdrawing.

Don't be there then. :) Even fastdrop is withdrawing.


NO..he is still going....he told me....are you sure?
I have my tickets/Hotel booked.....

We still have TH, LD, CH, CY, BCL.....:mad::mad:

NO..he is still going....he told me....are you sure?
I have my tickets/Hotel booked.....

We still have TH, LD, CH, CY, BCL.....:mad::mad:

I dont know.. i convinced him not to go.

Taufik will go.. but i dont think he will play seriously there.

Taufik will go.. but i dont think he will play seriously there.
well...he may find him on Casino then.....:(:(:(

I know TH has to go there to fulfill his commitment with Yonex...:cool::crying:

I dont know.. i convinced him not to go.
:mad::mad::mad: are you trying to sabotage my plan?:rolleyes::rolleyes::D

I need his help for result....for the sake of PAWs and BC..

hahaha... :) yup..goin to ruin ur plans. ;)

hahahaha, and the truth shall set you free.
so, you're only planning on using fastdrop to help your PAW?
shame shame ...

hahahaha, and the truth shall set you free.
so, you're only planning on using fastdrop to help your PAW?
shame shame ...


wow...I used him many times already.....:D:D the secret has been out....
I have no shame..I have thck skin here..after all I am a salesman...sigh

hahaha... :) yup..goin to ruin ur plans. ;)


The good news is he is going to Macau......:D:D

wow...I used him many times already.....:D:D the secret has been out....
I have no shame..I have thck skin here..after all I am a salesman...sigh


hahaha, ok, fair enough.
let's hope the macau open has more regular updates on the results compared to the CTO.
it really affects my PAW performance when the results come out so late.

PAW = Macau....haha..so appropriate

Don't worry Rudy, I will be going.:D

Don't worry Rudy, I will be going.:D
See......!!!!...see you there...

Don't worry Rudy, I will be going.:D
See......!!!!...see you there...
Sorry guys, I can't make it this time. Have fun.

Sorry guys, I can't make it this time. Have fun.
if you need souvenir there..pls PM me...;)

if you need souvenir there..pls PM me...;)

Can u get me some china dolls? hehehe

Can u get me some china dolls? hehehe


Haha..in Macau...there are more russian dolls...sure!!!;)

if you need souvenir there..pls PM me...;)
..anyone else interested in getting a souvenir from Hau-ge??..:confused::cool:;)

So far the players has withdrew:

Women:

Wang Chen
Zhang Ning
Zhu Lin
Anita raj kaur
Vita Marissa/Lyliana Natsir

Replaced by: Pia Zebadiah, Maria Febe, maria Elfira, Rosaria Pungkasari

Men:

Ronald Susilo
Kendrik Lee
Nova/Rijal


Oops, so many players have withdrew from MO :confused:
Who else will be the next to withdraw???

I agree someone said that MO will be less competitive :cool:
Hope no more withdrawal...

..anyone else interested in getting a souvenir from Hau-ge??..:confused::cool:;)

i want some chips of casinos.. $100 one is better :p :p

What happened to Zhu Lin, the current World Champs??:crying: Banned for competing after the first round exist in JO ??:mad:

ya she is not participate in this MACAU OPEN.... dunno why......after her poor performance on JAPAN OPEN, i fink LYB banned her or wat?

Simon Santoso ALSO WITHDREW DUE TO THIGH INJURY.

Simon Santoso ALSO WITHDREW DUE TO THIGH INJURY.

TH will fight alone.. he's lone ranger :crying: :crying:

So many withdrawal..even worst then TPO:mad:

TH will fight alone.. he's lone ranger :crying: :crying:

Looks like TH (as there is no news of his withdrawal) is going to play the third tounament in a row now......he is on fire now.....could he enter the third Final in a row as well .....lets wait and see....;)....what a determination!..:eek:...hope he will play LD in the MS Final...;)..

TH will fight alone.. he's lone ranger :crying: :crying:

He doesn't need any support from his teammates.. He is play on his own all the time ;)

Dont worry.. Taufik will not be focusing on winning this tournament.

He doesn't need any support from his teammates.. He is play on his own all the time ;)

he needs teammates to clear his path :D :D :p

I' was wondering why the China badminton association doining to Chen Hong he is realy a good player instaed they put Chen yu

I' was wondering why the China badminton association doining to Chen Hong he is realy a good player instaed they put Chen yu

Chen Hong RETIRED from the National Team.

So many withdrawal..even worst then TPO:mad:
No...TPO is the worst as no Chinese at alll...:cool:

Dont worry.. Taufik will not be focusing on winning this tournament.
Please.elaborate...Ants...:D:D..for TH's fans..we have good excuse now....:D:D

TH was lone ranger also last year.......

Please.elaborate...Ants...:D:D..for TH's fans..we have good excuse now....:D:D

he..he we don't have to find an excuse anymore if TH loses .. Ants has done for us :D :D

So far the players has withdrew:

Women:

Wang Chen
Zhang Ning
Zhu Lin
Anita raj kaur
Vita Marissa/Lyliana Natsir

Replaced by: Pia Zebadiah, Maria Febe, maria Elfira, Rosaria Pungkasari


So... if all these WS really have withdrawn... then Pia will take over Zhang Ning's place and so on so on?!? :confused: Then....

Pia vs. Saina Nehwal
Febe vs. Firda
Fira vs. Wang Lin
Pipin vs. Filipa Lamy

Are my guesses correct? I replaced the highest ranked WS main draw withdrals [Zhang Ning, Zhu, Wang, then Anita] with the highest ranked WS qualification draw player [Pia, Febe, Fira, Pipin]... I am not sure that's how the BWF fill in draws after withdrawals... Can anybody enlighten me? :)

So... if all these WS really have withdrawn... then Pia will take over Zhang Ning's place and so on so on?!? :confused: Then....

Pia vs. Saina Nehwal
Febe vs. Firda
Fira vs. Wang Lin
Pipin vs. Filipa Lamy

Are my guesses correct? I replaced the highest ranked WS main draw withdrals [Zhang Ning, Zhu, Wang, then Anita] with the highest ranked WS qualification draw player [Pia, Febe, Fira, Pipin]... I am not sure that's how the BWF fill in draws after withdrawals... Can anybody enlighten me? :)


Sometimes( should be)..they place PMD based on who has withdrawn first...

lets say if Wang Chen withdraws first then Pia ( 1st seeded qualifier) will be placed against Wang Lin..something like that....if 2 or 3 players withdraw at the same day...then BWF may do something like lucky draw who against who...thats all I know....if more than half seeded players withdraw..BWF has the right to re-draw...I have been told there was 1 or 2 WS withdrew ...I guess I may know by Monday....:(:(

looks like INA is really making a big move to prepare their girls to compete in the world championships n lastly,for the OG.Hopefully they can create a history that will shock CH's dominance..

looks like INA is really making a big move to prepare their girls to compete in the world championships n lastly,for the OG.Hopefully they can create a history that will shock CH's dominance..

We have broken China's dominance in the past... ;) With Susi Susanti, Mia Audina, Yuliani Santosa, Yuni Kartika, Elisa, Zelin, Lili Tampi, Finarsih... INA went to the finals of the Uber Cup 4 times in the 1990s and won 2 times... ;)

Note: China did not win the WS Olympic Gold until 2000... ;) Susi won in 1992, Bang won in 1996...

Sometimes( should be)..they place PMD based on who has withdrawn first...

lets say if Wang Chen withdraws first then Pia ( 1st seeded qualifier) will be placed against Wang Lin..something like that....if 2 or 3 players withdraw at the same day...then BWF may do something like lucky draw who against who...thats all I know....if more than half seeded players withdraw..BWF has the right to re-draw...I have been told there was 1 or 2 WS withdrew ...I guess I may know by Monday....:(:(

BWF competition regulations state that if more than one vacancy arises in the main draw or qualifying draw, it will be by draw of lots and not just placement.

I'm getting confused with all these withdrawals. Who is still playing?

I'm getting confused with all these withdrawals. Who is still playing?
All are still playing except:
WS:
Zhang Ning
Wang Chen
Zhu Lin
Anita raj Kaur
( another WS player, I forgot the name)

MS:
Ronald Susilo
Kendrik Lee
Simon Santoso

WD
Vita/Natsir
Yulianti/Richi

MD:
Nova/Rizal
Tantowi/Indra Vicky

XD:
Nova/marissa
Natsir/Rizal
Tantowi/Yulianti

There are few pairs also in MD/XD

When we get the list by Monday...

i wonder how is the Taiwan's team?:D

BWF competition regulations state that if more than one vacancy arises in the main draw or qualifying draw, it will be by draw of lots and not just placement.


I did ask ...it depends...
Like Wang Chen withdrew....they promoted Pia to main draw and placed her on Wang Chen's slot...so Pia vs Wang Lin...
also 3 days later, Zhang Ning and Zhu Lin withdrew, they will do draw who will replace ZN's or ZL's slot.


Now with 3 seeded players of WS gone and another one also....BWF may re-draw...

Lucky draw will happen also..lets say during Manager's meeting on Monday...there are more than 1 withdraw....then they will do draw by lots...

I did ask ...it depends...
Like Wang Chen withdrew....they promoted Pia to main draw and placed her on Wang Chen's slot...so Pia vs Wang Lin...
also 3 days later, Zhang Ning and Zhu Lin withdrew, they will do draw who will replace ZN's or ZL's slot.


Now with 3 seeded players of WS gone and another one also....BWF may re-draw...

Lucky draw will happen also..lets say during Manager's meeting on Monday...there are more than 1 withdraw....then they will do draw by lots...


No, they will not replace Wang Chen with Pia and then draw lots for ZN and ZL's places. They will draw lots for all 3 places. That's the regulations.

Schedule of Play for Macau Open is here

http://www.macaubadminton.org.mo/macauopenwebsite/schedule.htm

No, they will not replace Wang Chen with Pia and then draw lots for ZN and ZL's places. They will draw lots for all 3 places. That's the regulations.


I do not know..I asked the Macau organizer when Wang Chen withdrew..they told me that Pia was slotted to play against Wang Lin...then Anita withdrew next day...then 3 days later ZN, ZL, I think another one withdrew...


Thats all I know....;);)

If more withdrawals...they may re-draw the lots as you said...but thats all I know when I call her for 1st withdrawal..

Any BCers from HK coming to Macau? so far me and Fastdrop will be there for sure.....

I do not know..I asked the Macau organizer when Wang Chen withdrew..they told me that Pia was slotted to play against Wang Lin...then Anita withdrew next day...then 3 days later ZN, ZL, I think another one withdrew...


Thats all I know....;);)

If more withdrawals...they may re-draw the lots as you said...but thats all I know when I call her for 1st withdrawal..


See Rule 14.3 of General Competitions regulations requiring drawing of lots for more than 1 vacancy.

http://www.internationalbadminton.org/PDF%20-%20Regulations/122%20GENERAL%20COMPETITION%20REGULATIONS.pdf


Rule 14.1 will allow re-draw if many seeds withdraw as in the case of Taipei Open, causing imbalance.

See Rule 14.3 of General Competitions regulations requiring drawing of lots for more than 1 vacancy.

http://www.internationalbadminton.org/PDF%20-%20Regulations/122%20GENERAL%20COMPETITION%20REGULATIONS.pdf


Rule 14.1 will allow re-draw if many seeds withdraw as in the case of Taipei Open, causing imbalance.


I know...I have mentioned that they may re-draw, didnt I?...I did not dispute it as I have read the rules...just told you what they have told me so far....especially last minutes on Manager's meeting....;);)

I know...I have mentioned that they may re-draw, didnt I?...I did not dispute it as I have read the rules...just told you what they have told me so far....especially last minutes on Manager's meeting....;);)


Anyway, not the organisers to decide. It's the Referee to decide. And I understand that Ref has sent out notice to BAs on the drawing lots for promotions though not too sure if more seeds withdraw, he might just do re-draw like you said ;)

Anyway, not the organisers to decide. It's the Referee to decide. And I understand that Ref has sent out notice to BAs on the drawing lots for promotions though not too sure if more seeds withdraw, he might just do re-draw like you said ;)


Referee has the right...I am afraid that they may re-draw on WS..I think one of WS seed also withdrew....sad as I will be there...I just hope there is no more withdrawals....:(:(:(

I talked to BWF event official , Macau has not sent full list of withdrawals to BWF yet since last friday..when I mentioned that ZN and ZL withdrew, they were shocked cause Macau has not updated them...;)

You're faster than than the organisers. Probably they will inform BWF on Tuesday. Why Tuesday? Because it is the public holiday on Monday!

You're faster than than the organisers. Probably they will inform BWF on Tuesday. Why Tuesday? Because it is the public holiday on Monday!

Hm...so many holiday in HK..:confused::confused:
haha..I may get some peeks thru certain players...may not know all draws though....:(

Hm...so many holiday in HK..:confused::confused:
(That's true! Many public holidays here. But many people also keep working on the public holiday. I expect BWF can't discuss anything with Macau Open organisers until Tuesday when everything officially opens again. 1st October is China National day holiday.

Therefore, we won't have anything confirmed till Tuesday at earliest.

Is that be possible ?? The QR start on Tuesday & BWF will be informed in the same date?

Is that be possible ?? The QR start on Tuesday & BWF will be informed in the same date?
The referee will be there and she or He will make decision....
I know Macau organizer worked over night...I will hassle them one more time..hehe:D:D:D

Is that be possible ?? The QR start on Tuesday & BWF will be informed in the same date?My mistake, then they will have to be working on the public holiday. The organiser must be really having a big headache!:eek:

The organizer will be working on Monday..
They have to revise the draw after Manager's meeting around 5 pm.
I have been told that the revised and completed draw wil be ready after 7 pm....

Any BCers from HK coming to Macau? so far me and Fastdrop will be there for sure.....

Kinda. My wife and I will be into HK from Vancouver on the 2nd day and immediately heading over to Macau with her aunt and uncle from HK. Surprisingly, we've found a relatively cheap hotel so we won't have to ferry back and forth each day (actually comes out cheaper!)

I've got an email from them saying I have tickets reserved for the last 4 days. Still don't know how that works but sounds ok.

Kinda. My wife and I will be into HK from Vancouver on the 2nd day and immediately heading over to Macau with her aunt and uncle from HK. Surprisingly, we've found a relatively cheap hotel so we won't have to ferry back and forth each day (actually comes out cheaper!)

I've got an email from them saying I have tickets reserved for the last 4 days. Still don't know how that works but sounds ok.


Good....I hope to see you then.............good that you got cheaper hotels...tough...I will stay at Royal Macau

wow.. many ina women players in macau open :)

i hope they can make upsets......

All are still playing except:
WS:
Zhang Ning
Wang Chen
Zhu Lin
Anita raj Kaur
( another WS player, I forgot the name)

MS:
Ronald Susilo
Kendrik Lee
Simon Santoso

WD
Vita/Natsir
Yulianti/Richi

MD:
Nova/Rizal
Tantowi/Indra Vicky

XD:
Nova/marissa
Natsir/Rizal
Tantowi/Yulianti

There are few pairs also in MD/XD

When we get the list by Monday...

Hi, i have added the withdrawn list given by huangkwokhau into my blog ;)

http://badminton.loonsport.net/2007/09/players-withdraw-from-macau-open-2007.html

Latest withdrawal:

Lin Dan
Chen Yu

Anita did not withdraw

Latest withdrawal:

Lin Dan
Chen Yu

Anita did not withdraw

i wonder what will happen anymore in Macau Open?
too many good players withdrew........:(
hauge go n slot in.........:D

Hey hauge, at the rate of withdrawals, I think it is easier for you to list "who is still playing...". :D

Latest withdrawal:

Lin Dan
Chen Yu


:eek::eek: That was a real earthquakes !

This is turning out to be very interesting. Any doubles pairs dropping out as well?

Hey hauge, at the rate of withdrawals, I think it is easier for you to list "who is still playing...". :D
hey...dont say that...I am going..I am sad that I could not see LD vs TH...:crying::crying:
I do not want to hear another last minute withdrawal again this afternoon.....:(:(

This is turning out to be very interesting. Any doubles pairs dropping out as well?
YES..Thai MD plus there is some changes in MAS pair....Subra ( BWF) told me some names but I forgot to write down..
Pls..pls...no withdrawal.......enough is enough:(:(.

Latest withdrawal:

Lin Dan
Chen Yu

Anita did not withdraw

:eek::eek::eek: all big players withdraw :(

who knows? the 32 draw end up being only 8?? hahahaha

who knows? the 32 draw end up being only 8?? hahahaha
Dont say that....I am so sad already.....I may end up playing...:D:D

Dont say that....I am so sad already.....I may end up playing...:D:D

OK...if that's the case....I will play then...with LD withdrawing...at least I will get a second place ...only defeated by TH in the final...


Man...man....man....LD has withdrawn....I guess the real reason for his withdrawal is that he knows that he will have to meet TH in QF and knows that TH is on fire now...

The final...All Indonesian Affairs again....!!!! OK...INA players...this is a golden opportunity to get EASY PRIZE MONEY...:D

This is turning out to be very interesting. Any doubles pairs dropping out as well?
YES..Thai MD plus there is some changes in MAS pair....Subra ( BWF) told me some names but I forgot to write down..
Pls..pls...no withdrawal.......enough is enough:(:(.
who knows? the 32 draw end up being only 8?? hahahaha
..if BWF or the tournament organizer/referee will hand down some fines for all these withdrawals??..even with a doctor letter for those players who have withdrawn??..:confused:

Man...man....man....LD has withdrawn....I guess the real reason for his withdrawal is that he knows that he will have to meet TH in QF and knows that TH is on fire now...

The final...All Indonesian Affairs again....!!!! OK...INA players...this is a golden opportunity to get EASY PRIZE MONEY...:D

Maybe Taufik vs. Andre in the semifinals? :D And then Taufik vs. Alamsyah in the finals? :D

Latest withdrawal:

Lin Dan
Chen Yu

Anita did not withdraw

Updated in my blog:
http://badminton.loonsport.net/2007/09/players-withdraw-from-macau-open-2007.html

:eek::eek::eek: all big players withdraw :(
after lin dan withdrew from this tournament, Taufik Hidayat seems to have a bright chance to win the Macau Open..:)

after lin dan withdrew from this tournament, Taufik Hidayat seems to have a bright chance to win the Macau Open..:)

who noe, mayb got new player could win the macau open, instead of TH :D

..if BWF or the tournament organizer/referee will hand down some fines for all these withdrawals??..even with a doctor letter for those players who have withdrawn??..:confused:

They will be fined for sure. :) Told you guys that many will withdraw. Trip to Macau doesnt seems to be worthwhile to watch. But can also look forward to the young guns to show their stuffs.

Dont say that....I am so sad already.....I may end up playing...:D:D

And U may end up as one of the seeded player.....:D...good for U, Hau-ge!

after lin dan withdrew from this tournament, Taufik Hidayat seems to have a bright chance to win the Macau Open..:)
And he will have his third time lucky .. After failed at the final hurdle in previous 2 attempts..
I am sure Uncle Ho will welcome him to use his prize $$$ for bets in his casino :D:D

And U may end up as one of the seeded player.....:D...good for U, Hau-ge!

Then, this will be the greatest PAW upset for the entire year! :p

Undoubtedly MD division is the most interesting to watch in this tourney, its line-up so competitive compare than MS.

They will be fined for sure. :) Told you guys that many will withdraw. Trip to Macau doesnt seems to be worthwhile to watch. But can also look forward to the young guns to show their stuffs.

For any future tournaments we wish to attend, better consult Ants ;)

And U may end up as one of the seeded player.....:D...good for U, Hau-ge!

Don't forget that I will still go. I might end up also as one of the top seeds.

TH - 1
Fastdrop - 2
Hau-ge - 3

:D:D:D

I have been told that there is no re-draw on WS.

I can not confirm yet but it seems that Eriko Hirose may withdraw as I still get confused with some news...I cant wait to see the draw....

As sad as I am that I could not watch LD vs TH...as I mentioned in previous posts that It is tough to see LD and chinese players play 4 tournaments in a row...( Macau, Olympic tests, 2 SS and some may play at Dutch Open)..I wont be surprised that some CHN players may not play at one of those SS....

They will be fined for sure. :) Told you guys that many will withdraw. Trip to Macau doesnt seems to be worthwhile to watch. But can also look forward to the young guns to show their stuffs.


This is for Ants....:mad::mad::mad::mad::mad:..his wish came true..:mad::mad: but I still go...:D:D

Hehe soory guys. Told u people already. Got some inside info b4 hand..

Hehe soory guys. Told u people already. Got some inside info b4 hand..
haiya...how do we know??? even CHN sent email to BWF just late friday..:mad::(:crying:

Its already Tentave from China part to withdraw b4 they sent the email. It was not a last minute decision.

Anyway im sure you guys can still watch many exciting games at the MO.

Earlier day, after I reconfirmed with BWF as well as from Blackrose, Anita is still in the list but now..:confused::confused::confused: so confused..

From information that I got now.....( I can not name the source)

Maria Febe vs Saina Nehwal
Maria Elfira vs Firdasari
Pia vs Li Li ( so Erika must withdraw)
Rosaria Pungkasari vs Filipa Lamy....thats I get confused but be assured that the correct one so Anita must have withdrawn...:confused::confused:

Then Wang Lin must be vs Fransisca ratnasari as 6th seeded Sylvia Kurniawan is in qualification...

Anyway...this is unconfirmed until I got the list....pls do not blame me if there is any errors....still confused with Anita raj kaur's participation.....I can not contact Macau federation to verify above draws...

Its already Tentave from China part to withdraw b4 they sent the email. It was not a last minute decision.

Anyway im sure you guys can still watch many exciting games at the MO.
I see...next time..I am going to hassle you.....;);)

Then Wang Lin must be vs Fransisca Ratnasari as 6th seeded Sylvi Kurniawan is in qualification...


Then Nana is in trouble... :o Wang Lin is good... :) And a possible future Mrs. Krisna too... ;)

If Sylvi get pass her qualification rounds, she will face Jang Soo Young, who is so young... :p The only other INA WS in the qualification must be Melicia. If she gets to the main draw, she shall play Soratja... :)

Then Nana is in trouble... :o Wang Lin is good... :) And a possible Mrs. Krisna too...
:D:D:D I forgot that you still look forward to have your mission ...4 wives:D

:D:D:D I forgot that you still look forward to have your mission ...4 wives:D

I have to do it for the sake of INA badminton's WS... :p My other possible future wives [Wang Yihan and Jiang Yanjiao] are unavailable in Macau due to other tournament duties... ;)

Ok. Enough about my stupid dreams, back to the Macau Open... I have predicted that among the 8 participating INA WS, only 1 shall go to the Round of 16... From the looks of it, I think I will be wrong... and I hope I will be wrong! :D

Then Nana is in trouble... :o Wang Lin is good... :) And a possible future Mrs. Krisna too... ;)

If Sylvi get pass her qualification rounds, she will face Jang Soo Young, who is so young... :p The only other INA WS in the qualification must be Melicia. If she gets to the main draw, she shall play Soratja... :)
Melicia has not played well..... ..even she qualifies, Soratja can beat her....:(:(

So, how was it get going? Tomorrow 11am will kick start the QR ... Any Redraw in the QR to ?

Two sources told me that yes, Wang Lin vs. Nana! :D And they also confirmed what Hau-ge wrote... Somehow Anita Raj is missing?!? I don't know where she went? Most probably she withdrew...

Two sources told me that yes, Wang Lin vs. Nana! :D And they also confirmed what Hau-ge wrote... Somehow Anita Raj is missing?!? I don't know where she went? Most probably she withdrew...
Poor Filipa..she has to play Rosaria.....:(:(

The info is confusing..I have to admit...I talked BAM last week that they dropped Anita due to her performance then BWF confirmed that she did not withdraw as well as from Blackrose mentioned that she was on the plane...
then Filipa contacted Kay Bin and Kay Bin was not sure if Anita was coming....:confused::confused::confused::confused:

Poor Filipa..she has to play Rosaria.....:(:(

The info is confusing..I have to admit...I talked BAM last week that they dropped Anita due to her performance then BWF confirmed that she did not withdraw as well as from Blackrose mentioned that she was on the plane...
then Filipa contacted Kay Bin and Kay Bin was not sure if Anita was coming....:confused::confused::confused::confused:

Filipa contacted the wrong person. Don't ask me.. the person that is suppose to know cant be reached.

Filipa contacted the wrong person. Don't ask me.. the person that is suppose to know cant be reached.
If I dont ask you..who should I ask...:rolleyes::rolleyes:??

That person is dissappear amid the casinos....Cha Ching! Cha Ching!

hmmm, and where has sandy gone? i was waiting for a Macau PAW. we usually hear from him by now.

Probably he have to modify the PAW after so many withdrawals.

hmmm, and where has sandy gone? i was waiting for a Macau PAW. we usually hear from him by now.
Sandy is awaiting latest draw........will be ready by tomorrow morning..I hope Macau has updatd their website...:rolleyes::rolleyes:

hmmm, and where has sandy gone? i was waiting for a Macau PAW. we usually hear from him by now.
Just PAW me and Fastdrop.....:D:D quarantee you will have a winner!!!

hahaha, ok, i'll have to remember that when the time comes.

you'll be updating us with the scores, pictures and some sort of commentary during the tournament, right?

hahaha, ok, i'll have to remember that when the time comes.

you'll be updating us with the scores, pictures and some sort of commentary during the tournament, right?
Yep...if I am not lured to casinos......:D:D big temptations....;);)

Sandy is awaiting latest draw........will be ready by tomorrow morning..I hope Macau has updatd their website...:rolleyes::rolleyes:

yes, right
so far no info in MS Draw
hopefully Achmad Rivai won't against Wisnu H.P.

alright sandy, that's my entertainment sorted for the week!

hmmm, and where has sandy gone? i was waiting for a Macau PAW. we usually hear from him by now.
Probably he have to modify the PAW after so many withdrawals.
Sandy is awaiting latest draw........will be ready by tomorrow morning..I hope Macau has updatd their website...:rolleyes::rolleyes:
yes, right
so far no info in MS Draw
hopefully Achmad Rivai won't against Wisnu H.P.
..most anticipated PAW game for our Hau-ge, has turned into a waiting game of sort:p...........And with his presence in Macau, it should be interesting to see where our Hau-ge finishes at the end of this Macau Open PAW game..:p;):cool:..Hope Sandy won't get confused and stressed out with so many unconfirmed reports flying around:p...Who knows, our Hau-ge might win this edition of PAW game, by default..:D;)

I guess there might be no more redraw on the last minutes.. And you will see many walkover today & tomorrows...

At last, Anita Raj withdrew.............

No LD lol！！！
withdrew！！！

No LD lol！！！
withdrew！！！
Taufik is now the favorite.

Taufik is now the favorite.

he has been a favorite lol :D

he has been a favorite lol :D
Let him win this time. Kasihan lho.:D

Dont expect too much on TH....He said that he actually is still tired..he participated this tournament due to his good relationship with Chairman of Macau Federation....may be BCL could win...

Just PAW me and Fastdrop.....:D:D quarantee you will have a winner!!!

Wanted to Paw u...but didnt see ur name in the list..;)

Wanted to Paw u...but didnt see ur name in the list..;)


My name is there..BIG one....:D:D..if you remove BCL or TH, you will see my name...:D..I get bored waiting for flight....hm..free beers...food..:p:p

Hahaha have fun on board with the air stewardess... have a safe flight.