24th SEA GAMES 2007, Korat, Thailand 8–14 December 2007 [Archive]

eaglehelang

11-07-2007, 06:49 AM

how about zakry-fairuz?

anyone can post malaysia's entry list ?

It was in the newspapers but I didnt keep it. Seniors : MD only Gan/Lin. MS only Kuan Beng Hong. WS : WOng MC. WD :Wong PT/ChinEH

The rest are from Project 2010-12 and BJSS squad.
Tan CS, Chan KB are sure to be in for MS.
XD : Tan WK/WoonKE
MD juniors : Mohd Razif/Khoo- the one who beat Luluk/Alvent in Macau Open
THe above are those I'm sure are in.

Possibility :
WD juniors : Goh HL/Ng
MD Juniors : Lim/Mak

The rest of senior squad are competing in SS. KKK/TBH, CTF/LWW, LCW need to compete in SS Finals too.

Rashid Sidek will lead the squad. NSC wanted Wong Tat Meng and Cheah SK to accompany the WS, WD but not confirmed yet, too near to Hong Kong Open.

badMania

11-08-2007, 08:41 PM

The Draws are out:
For the men's team event, Team Indonesia is seeded 1st, Singapore 2nd and Malaysia 3rd.

Round 1 -- Malaysia vs Cambodia, Singapore vs Vietnam, Thailand vs Laos
Semi-Final -- Indonesia vs Thailand; Malaysia vs Singapore

For the women's, Team Malaysia is seeded 1st, Indonesia 2nd and Singapore 3rd.

Round 1 -- Singapore vs Vietnam, Laos vs Thailand
Semi-Final -- Malaysia vs Singapore, Thailand vs Indonesia

Inky2000

11-08-2007, 08:45 PM

(Wonder whether this is the first time ever in the Game series that MAS women's team is seeded higher than men's team ...)

(source: The Star, 9 Nov 2007)

Badminton: Tough for shuttlers
By RAJES PAUL

PETALING JAYA: Indonesia will be at full strength for badminton in the SEA Games. And the draw is unfavourable to the Malaysians.

With the odds stacked against them, Malaysia can only expect one gold medal from their top women's singles player Wong Mew Choo in the Korat Games next month.

From the draw released by the Badminton Asia Confederation (BAC) in Bangkok on Wednesday, only Mew Choo has reason to smile.

The 2003 gold medallist at the Games in Hanoi is the top seed and she is drawn to meet Singaporean Li Li in the semi-finals. The other half of the draw has second seed Maria Kristin Yulianti of Indonesia, Singaporean Xing Aiying and Malaysian Julia Wong.

It will be tough for Chin Eei Hui-Wong Pei Tty to retain the women's doubles title. How the pair would fare would very much depend on the condition of Eei Hui, who is carrying back and knee injuries.

They are seeded second behind China-born Singaporeans Li Yujia-Jiang Yanmei and the biggest threat in their path to the final are Indonesians Polii Greysia-Jo Novita, who have been drawn in their quarter.

The men's singles and doubles gold medals are as good in Indonesia's bag.

The top two seeds – Olympic champion Taufik Hidayat and World Championships runner-up Sony Dwi Kuncoro – are expected to make it a 1-2 finish in the men's singles.

Malaysia's Yeoh Kay Bin is expected to meet Taufik in the quarter-finals while top back-up shuttler Tan Chun Seang is likely to meet Sony at the same stage.

In the men's doubles, world champions Markis Kido-Hendra Setiawan are expected to live up to their top billings in the biennial Games. Malaysia's best bets – Gan Teik Chai-Lin Woon Fui – are expected to meet them in the semi-finals.

In the lower half of the draw, Mohd Razif Abdul Latif-Khoo Chung Chiat will have to overcome two pairs – Singaporeans Hendra Wijaya-Hendri Kurniawan Saputra and second seeds Joko Riyadi-Hendra Gunawan of Indonesia – to make it to the final.

In the team events, Malaysia are the third and top seeds in the men's and women's competitions respectively and Indonesia are the favourites to take both the titles.

The team competitions are scheduled for Dec 8-10 and the individual events will be held from Dec 11-14.
At the last Games in Manila in 2005, a stronger Malaysian team, led by Lee Chong Wei, won three of the seven gold medals at stake.

badMania

11-08-2007, 08:58 PM

The seeds for the individual events:

MEN'S SINGLES
Taufik Hidayat (1) -- drawn to meet a Laos player and then Kuan Beng Hong in QF. Ronald Susilo should await him in the SF.

Sony Dwi Kuncoro (2) -- tough roads to SF, with Kendrick Lee Yen Hui in R16 and then possibly Tan Chun Seang in QF

Boonsak Ponsana (3) -- easiest draw to SF among the 4 seeds, guaranteed a bronze medal.

Ronald Susilo (4) -- Poompat Sapkulchananart and Nguyen Tien Minh will be the first 2 opponents.
-- no Simon Santoso in the individual event :mad:

MEN'S DOUBLES
Markis Kido/Hendra Setiawan (1) -- bye in R16 and then possibly a tricky opponent Sudket Prapakamol/Phattapol Ngensrisuk in QF. Gan Teik Chai/Lin Woon Fui should await them in SF.

Hendra A. Gunawan/Joko Riyadi (2) -- an easy first round and then possibly Songphon Anugritayawon/Tesana Panvisvas in the QF. Hendri/Hendra will be a tough SF opponent.

Hendri Kurniawan Saputra/Hendra Wijaya (3) -- an easy first round followed by Chang Hun Pin/Chan Peng Soon in the QF.

Gan Teik Chai/Lin Woon Fui (4) -- easy opponents to SF.

WOMEN'S SINGLES
Wong Mew Choo (1) -- bye in R16, then followed by a match against Soratja Chansrisukot in the QF. Either Adriyanti Firdasari or Li Li will be waiting in the SF.

Maria Kristin Yulianti (2) -- bye in R16, then a tough match against Xing Aiying in the QF. Julia Wong should be waiting in SF.

Li Li (3) -- bye in R16, followed by a tough match against Adriyanti Firdasari in the QF. The top seed MAS player will be waiting in the SF.

Julia Wong Peixian (4) -- bye in R16, followed by a match against Salakjit Ponsana in the QF.

WOMEN'S DOUBLES
Jiang Yanmei/Li Yujia (1) -- bye in R16, then either a MAS or THAI pair in QF. Vita Marissa/Lilyana Natsir should provide the opposition in SF.

Wong Pei Tty/Chin Ee Hui (2) -- bye in R16, followed by possibly Jo Novita/Greysia Polii in the QF. If they can beat Jo/Greysia, the 3h seeded Thai pair will be their opponent in SF.

Duang-Anong Arunkesorn/Kunchala Voravichitchaikul (3) -- easy road to SF.

Vita Marissa/Lilyana Natsir (4) -- easy road to SF.

MIXED DOUBLES
Nova Widianto/Lilyana Natsir (1) -- bye followed by possibly a match against Hendra Wijaya/Jiang Yanmei. Sudket/Saralee will be their opponent in the SF.

Flandy Limpele/Vita Marissa (2) -- bye followed by possibly a match against the Asuncion siblings in the QF. The 4th seeded Singaporean pair should be their opponent in the SF.

Sudket Prapakamol/Saralee Thoungthongkam (3) -- smooth road to SF

Hendri Kurniawan Saputra/Li Yujia (4) -- a Laos pair in R16 followed by possibly Tan Wee Kiong/Woon Khe Wei in the QF.

koo_fan

11-08-2007, 09:57 PM

It was in the newspapers but I didnt keep it. Seniors : MD only Gan/Lin. MS only Kuan Beng Hong. WS : WOng MC. WD :Wong PT/ChinEH

The rest are from Project 2010-12 and BJSS squad.
Tan CS, Chan KB are sure to be in for MS.
XD : Tan WK/WoonKE
MD juniors : Mohd Razif/Khoo- the one who beat Luluk/Alvent in Macau Open
THe above are those I'm sure are in.

Possibility :
WD juniors : Goh HL/Ng
MD Juniors : Lim/Mak

The rest of senior squad are competing in SS. KKK/TBH, CTF/LWW, LCW need to compete in SS Finals too.

Rashid Sidek will lead the squad. NSC wanted Wong Tat Meng and Cheah SK to accompany the WS, WD but not confirmed yet, too near to Hong Kong Open.
2nd squad?
malaysia seems very confident?
in a tv programme,rashid said he is confident with our team in korat but yet,have to be careful with indonesia and singapore..malaysia can win.especially in team event..
haii.just hope that BAm wont be too confident they always being overconfident..then hampeh..

gitee

11-08-2007, 10:15 PM

I don't c the entry Mohd Razif/Khoo in the draw at all. See entry list at http://www.badmintonasia.org/event_details.aspx?eventID=114

It was in the newspapers but I didnt keep it. Seniors : MD only Gan/Lin. MS only Kuan Beng Hong. WS : WOng MC. WD :Wong PT/ChinEH

The rest are from Project 2010-12 and BJSS squad.
Tan CS, Chan KB are sure to be in for MS.
XD : Tan WK/WoonKE
MD juniors : Mohd Razif/Khoo- the one who beat Luluk/Alvent in Macau Open
THe above are those I'm sure are in.

Possibility :
WD juniors : Goh HL/Ng
MD Juniors : Lim/Mak

The rest of senior squad are competing in SS. KKK/TBH, CTF/LWW, LCW need to compete in SS Finals too.

Rashid Sidek will lead the squad. NSC wanted Wong Tat Meng and Cheah SK to accompany the WS, WD but not confirmed yet, too near to Hong Kong Open.

Inky2000

11-08-2007, 11:46 PM

2nd squad?
malaysia seems very confident?

Not really. They are giving youngsters more exposure while the seniors will concentrate more on OG'08. See the following discussion thread,

http://www.badmintoncentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=47161

I remember INA used to do this some time in 1990s?

Sealman

11-09-2007, 04:09 AM

Welcome to Thailand, The land of smile :)
It's 259 km from Bangkok.

Thanks for the info. I understand from my Thai colleague that Korat is 3 hours drive away from Bangkok. :eek:

samuel882

11-09-2007, 05:04 AM

My Prediction:

MS
GOLD : Boonsak Poonsana
SILVER : Taufik Hidayat
Bronze : Poompat Sapkulchananart; Sony Dwi Kuncoro

WS
GOLD : LI LI
SILVER :Salakjit Ponsana
BRONZE : Xing Aiying ; Wong Mew Choo

MD
GOLD : Sudket Prapakamol/Phattapol Ngensrisuk
SILVER : Hendri Kurniawan Saputra/Hendra Wijaya
BRONZE : Hendra A. Gunawan/Joko Riyadi ; Gan Teik Chai/Lin Woon Fui

WD
GOLD : Wong Pei Tty/Chin Ee Hui
SILVER : Jiang Yanmei/Li Yujia
BRONZE : Duang-Anong Arunkesorn/Kunchala Voravichitchaikul ; Vita Marissa/Lilyana Natsir

XD
GOLD : Flandy Limpele/Vita Marissa
SILVER : Sudket Prapakamol/Saralee Thoungthongkam
BRONZE : Nova Widianto/Lilyana Natsir; Hendri Kurniawan Saputra/Li Yujia

Woudn't it be nice ? as one county won a GOLD each, with the Host capturing two... ;)

eaglehelang

11-09-2007, 06:59 AM

I don't c the entry Mohd Razif/Khoo in the draw at all. See entry list at http://www.badmintonasia.org/event_details.aspx?eventID=114

My info is from the media. The media states them as "last minute entries to SEA Games" - I'm not sure if they are approved by BWF. Rashid Sidek entered them in last minute after they did well in Macau Open.

**KZ**

11-09-2007, 07:05 AM

eaglehelang

11-09-2007, 07:10 AM

2nd squad?
malaysia seems very confident?
in a tv programme,rashid said he is confident with our team in korat but yet,have to be careful with indonesia and singapore..malaysia can win.especially in team event..
haii.just hope that BAm wont be too confident they always being overconfident..then hampeh..

If you have reading the Msian news, you will know that it is to give exposure to the
1) juniors (for the men). Always they are in the background, senior squad 1st, when is their chance, that sort of feeling.

2) Seniors like KBH, Gan/Lin - to boost their morale and to lead the juniors. KBH as you know, not much in terms of performance.
Gan/Lin supposed to be the weakest senior MD pair(this was before CCM announce retirement). With selection trials for SS, being the weakest pair, when will they ever get to go, with 4 pairs better than them. At least they have a role to play, they're not that bad actually.

At least they can feel proud to represent the country - they are very excited and grateful for their 1st call to play such a role, especially the juniors. Both BAM and NSC are not putting high hopes in the men's department.

The medals are supposed to come from the women this time, i.e. WMC, WongPT/ChinEH. They are supposed to lead the way for Malaysia to win the Women's team event.

eaglehelang

11-09-2007, 07:20 AM

for gitee
If I remember correctly Razif/Khoo are supposed to replace Chan Peng Soon/Chang HP, since Chan also have to play XD

From the star , 9 Nov 2007
Badminton: Tough for shuttlers
By RAJES PAUL

PETALING JAYA: Indonesia will be at full strength for badminton in the SEA Games. And the draw is unfavourable to the Malaysians.
With the odds stacked against them, Malaysia can only expect one gold medal from their top women's singles player Wong Mew Choo in the Korat Games next month.

From the draw released by the Badminton Asia Confederation (BAC) in Bangkok on Wednesday, only Mew Choo has reason to smile.

The 2003 gold medallist at the Games in Hanoi is the top seed and she is drawn to meet Singaporean Li Li in the semi-finals. The other half of the draw has second seed Maria Kristin Yulianti of Indonesia, Singaporean Xing Aiying and Malaysian Julia Wong.

It will be tough for Chin Eei Hui-Wong Pei Tty to retain the women's doubles title. How the pair would fare would very much depend on the condition of Eei Hui, who is carrying back and knee injuries.

They are seeded second behind China-born Singaporeans Li Yujia-Jiang Yanmei and the biggest threat in their path to the final are Indonesians Polii Greysia-Jo Novita, who have been drawn in their quarter.

The men's singles and doubles gold medals are as good in Indonesia's bag.
The top two seeds – Olympic champion Taufik Hidayat and World Championships runner-up Sony Dwi Kuncoro – are expected to make it a 1-2 finish in the men's singles.

Malaysia's Yeoh Kay Bin is expected to meet Taufik in the quarter-finals while top back-up shuttler Tan Chun Seang is likely to meet Sony at the same stage.

In the men's doubles, world champions Markis Kido-Hendra Setiawan are expected to live up to their top billings in the biennial Games. Malaysia's best bets – Gan Teik Chai-Lin Woon Fui – are expected to meet them in the semi-finals.

In the lower half of the draw, Mohd Razif Abdul Latif-Khoo Chung Chiat will have to overcome two pairs – Singaporeans Hendra Wijaya-Hendri Kurniawan Saputra and second seeds Joko Riyadi-Hendra Gunawan of Indonesia – to make it to the final.

In the team events, Malaysia are the third and top seeds in the men's and women's competitions respectively and Indonesia are the favourites to take both the titles.

The team competitions are scheduled for Dec 8-10 and the individual events will be held from Dec 11-14. At the last Games in Manila in 2005, a stronger Malaysian team, led by Lee Chong Wei, won three of the seven gold medals at stake.

leonardklh

11-09-2007, 08:03 AM

MS
GOLD : Boonsak Poonsana
SILVER : Taufik Hidayat
Bronze : Poompat Sapkulchananart; Sony Dwi Kuncoro

WS
GOLD : WONG MEW CHOO
SILVER :Salakjit Ponsana
BRONZE : Xing Aiying ; Li Li

MD
GOLD : Sudket Prapakamol/Phattapol Ngensrisuk
SILVER : Hendri Kurniawan Saputra/Hendra Wijaya
BRONZE : Hendra A. Gunawan/Joko Riyadi ; Gan Teik Chai/Lin Woon Fui

WD
GOLD : Wong Pei Tty/Chin Ee Hui
SILVER : Jiang Yanmei/Li Yujia
BRONZE : Duang-Anong Arunkesorn/Kunchala Voravichitchaikul ; Vita Marissa/Lilyana Natsir

XD
GOLD : Flandy Limpele/Vita Marissa
SILVER : Sudket Prapakamol/Saralee Thoungthongkam
BRONZE : Nova Widianto/Lilyana Natsir; Hendri Kurniawan Saputra/Li Yujia

george@chongwei

11-18-2007, 10:52 PM

HIGH hopes are on the men's doubles shuttlers Gan Teik Chai-Lin Woon Fui to save the day for Malaysia in the SEA Games men's badminton competition.
They are the only Malaysian players with a shot to prevent an Indonesian team at full strength from making a clean sweep of the three men's gold medals at stake.
Despite the odds against them, Teik Chai-Woon Fui are determined to use the Games as a stepping-stone for bigger opportunities in the national team.
“We have a fighting chance to win a medal and our hope is to nail the gold,” said Teik Chai, who will be making his Games debut.
“Our future as a pair will depend very much on our results in the SEA Games.
“If we do well, there is a better chance for us to be considered for other major tournaments like the Thomas Cup Finals.
“There will also be a review of the players in the national team and we will certainly retain our place in the squad with a good showing.”
If the world number 35 pair can play with consistency, they can be counted on to give the top two seeded Indonesians – reigning world champions Markis Kido-Hendra Setiawan and Joko Riyadi-Hendra Gunawan – a run for their money.
The Malaysians are expected to cross swords with Markis-Hendra in the semi-finals, who they came close to beating in the Macau Open quarter-finals last month.
But they grew complacent in the Vietnam Open and the Malaysian International Challenge this month, losing to Chien Yu-hsun-Lin Yu-lang of Taiwan in the last eight and Mohd Razif Abdul Latif-Khoo Chung Chiat in the semi-finals respectively.
Razif-Chung Chiat, who are also inconsistent, are in the lower half of the draw with Joko-Hendra and Singaporeans Hendra Wijaya-Hendri Kurniawan Saputra.
“We (Woon Fui and I) know that we have a chance but sometimes, we get distracted. Hopefully, we will rise to the occasion,” said Teik Chai.
The men's singles and team gold medals are as good as in Indonesian hands.
Barring any upsets, Olympic champion Taufik Hidayat and Sony Dwi Kuncoro are set to make it an all-Indonesian affair in the men's singles. But Thailand's Boonsak Ponsana could spoil their party.
It will be difficult for Malaysia to land even the bronze. Yeoh Kay Bin is likely to meet Taufik in the quarter-finals while the country's top back-up shuttler Tan Chun Seang is set to face Sony at the same stage. With Simon Santoso at third singles, Indonesia look invincible in the men's team competition and Malaysia can forget about retaining the title.

george@chongwei

11-18-2007, 10:53 PM

from the star online...
BAM depend on women shuttlers to deliver their two-gold target

THEY have beaten world number one Chinese players. They have made it among the top 10 ranked shuttlers in the world. And they have won gold medals at the Commonwealth Games.
And at the Korat SEA Games, Chin Eei Hui-Wong Pei Tty as well as Wong Mew Choo will be out to win the women's doubles and singles titles for the second time in the biennial series.
The Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) are banking on Eei Hui-Pei Tty and Mew Choo to meet their two-gold target at the Games. Eei Hui-Pei Tty are the defending champions while Mew Choo was the winner in the 2003 Games in Vietnam.
“I am no longer troubled by my knee injury. And my back injury is getting better. I am keeping my fingers crossed that the injuries do not act up during the Games,” said Eei Hui, who picked the back injury at the Danish Open last month.
“Our best performance this year is a win over China's Zhang Yawen-Wei Yili (at the Danish Open). It has given us more confidence.”
Currently ranked at number 10 in the world, Eei Hui-Pei Tty, who won the gold medal in the Melbourne Commonwealth Games last year, are likely to take on Indonesians Greysia Polii-Jo Novita in the quarter-finals at Korat.
In the lower half of the draw are top seeds Li Yujia-Jiang Yanmei of Singapore, China Masters champions Vita Marissa-Lilyana Natsir of Indonesia and the Malaysian back-up squad pair of Ng Hui Lin-Goh Liu Ying.
“We defeated Greysia-Novita in the final at 2005 Manila SEA Games. They will be out for revenge. It will be a close affair because the standard of all these players are about the same. It will be a great end for the year if Malaysia can win both the women's doubles and singles events,” said Eei Hui.
Malaysia's top women's singles shuttler Mew Choo, who played a pivotal role to help Malaysia win the mixed team gold medal in the Melbourne Commonwealth Games, has a good chance to regain the title.
The world number eight is the top seed and her first real challenge will probably be against Singapore's Li Li in the semi-finals.
Second seed Maria Yulianti of Indonesia is in the other half of the draw with Singapore's Xing Aiying and Malaysia's Julia Wong.
After beating China's world number one Xie Xingfang in the third round of the World Championships in Kuala Lumpur in August, Mew Choo is certainly looking good to claim the gold medal in Korat.

shawn30_k

11-29-2007, 09:04 PM

From what i heard most experienced players are going to hong kong open instead of sea. Is this true?

jump_smashing

11-29-2007, 09:14 PM

got more point for Olympic 2008 qualifying.
But in SEA GAMES no point

badMania

11-29-2007, 09:41 PM

From what i heard most experienced players are going to hong kong open instead of sea. Is this true?

Only MAS are sending their backup team (Yeoh Kay Bin, Gan Teik Chai/Lin Woon Fui) for the Men's events. They still send the first team players (Wong Mew Choo and Wong Pei Tty/Chin Ee Hui) to the Women's events.

All other nations (including INA, THA, SIN) are sending their first team straight to Korat after the Hong Kong Open.

X Ball

12-04-2007, 12:10 AM

Welcome to Thailand, The land of smile :)
It's 259 km from Bangkok.

259 Kms to Bangkok ? Wow, long way to travel.

george@chongwei

12-04-2007, 12:30 AM

this is the official mascot of the 24th SEA Games 2007 at Korat (Thailand) (http://www.badmintoncentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=49160)
:):):)

http://61.19.238.85/Portals/0/LOGO/can-3D(2).gif

george@chongwei

12-04-2007, 12:31 AM

this is the emblem for the 24th SEA GAMES at Korat,Thailand

http://61.19.238.85/Portals/0/LOGO/Emblem-Color1.gif

george@chongwei

12-04-2007, 12:34 AM

The competition will be held at Gymnasium, Vongchavalitkul University, Nakhon Ratchasima Province..

george@chongwei

12-04-2007, 12:57 AM

here is the competiton(Badminton) schedule....

george@chongwei

12-04-2007, 01:12 AM

here is the pictogram of BADMINTON...
http://61.19.238.85/Portals/0/Pictogram/BD_ICON.gif

george@chongwei

12-04-2007, 01:13 AM

badminton!!!!
very cute:):p

http://61.19.238.85/Portals/0/Mascot/BADMINTON.gif

azabaz_ipoh

12-04-2007, 02:34 AM

yeah, it is cute. kinda like mew choo. cute. i hope she wins. :D

yannie

12-04-2007, 02:56 AM

http://61.19.238.85/Sports/Sports/BADMINTON/tabid/198/Default.aspx

yannie

12-04-2007, 03:00 AM

Venues:

http://61.19.238.85/eng/Venues/Nakhonratchasima_Venues/tabid/251/Default.aspx

yannie

12-04-2007, 03:08 AM

Tourism Info:

http://61.19.238.85/eng/Thailand/Tourism_Info/tabid/260/Default.aspx

Loh

12-04-2007, 03:41 AM

badminton!!!!
very cute:):p

http://61.19.238.85/Portals/0/Mascot/BADMINTON.gif

That's Louisa giving a demonstration! :)

jump_smashing

12-04-2007, 03:41 AM

here is the competiton(Badminton) schedule....

http://61.19.238.85/Sports/Sports/BADMINTON/tabid/198/Default.aspx

george@chongwei

12-04-2007, 10:14 AM

That's Louisa giving a demonstration! :)
that mascot is a mouse la, LOH....:D

zazaza

12-04-2007, 07:24 PM

Sea Games: Blow to Mew Choo

MALAYSIA's hopes on Wong Mew Choo winning a gold medal in the SEA Games badminton competition has taken a severe blow.

The top women's singles shuttler is down with a recurring knee injury and she has been ruled out of the team competition. And her participation in the individual event, where she is the top seed, now hangs in the balance.

The Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) general manager, Kenny Goh, said yesterday that the injury to Mew Choo was serious.

“She is certainly out of the team event (which begins on Saturday). But we will wait for a report from the NSI (National Sports Institute) before making a decision on her participation in the individual event (next week),” he said.

The 24-year-old Mew Choo aggravated the injury en route to a sensational victory at the China Open in Guangzhou last month where she chalked up victories over the world's top players three players from China – Xie Xingfang, Zhang Ning and Zhu Lin.

It was her first ever win over the Olympic champion Zhang Ning and reigning world champion Zhu Lin. And she was also the only second non-China player to win the China Open women's singles title.
Coach Wong Tat Meng said that the 2003 Vietnam SEA Games gold medallist was not in her best condition.

“She was already playing with knee pains during the China Open. It was more painful for her after the tournament. On top of that, her toe nail had also came off,” he said.

“She went on to play in the Hong Kong Open but could not give her best (she was beaten by Salakjit Ponsana of Thailand in the first round).
“I wanted to gauge her condition after the Hong Kong Open. I made her run on the treadmill. She just could not cope. She could hardly put pressure on her leg. She went to see the doctors today and has been told that she needs further treatment.

“This is just unfortunate. Mew Choo was really looking forward to regaining the SEA Games title. We cannot take risks as she has a more important task – the Beijing Olympics.”

Without Mew Choo, Malaysia will be hard-pressed to land a badminton gold medal. It is difficult for women's top pair Chin Eei Hui-Wong Pei Tty to stamp their mark in Korat because much would depend on the former, who is recovering from back and ankle injuries.
Malaysia have an under-strength men's team spearheaded by Yeoh Kay Bin. It will be an uphill task for them in the company of a full-strength Indonesia, led by Taufik Hidayat.

jug8man

12-04-2007, 07:44 PM

Sea Games: Blow to Mew Choo

MALAYSIA's hopes on Wong Mew Choo winning a gold medal in the SEA Games badminton competition has taken a severe blow.

The top women's singles shuttler is down with a recurring knee injury and she has been ruled out of the team competition. And her participation in the individual event, where she is the top seed, now hangs in the balance.

The Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) general manager, Kenny Goh, said yesterday that the injury to Mew Choo was serious.

“She is certainly out of the team event (which begins on Saturday). But we will wait for a report from the NSI (National Sports Institute) before making a decision on her participation in the individual event (next week),” he said.

The 24-year-old Mew Choo aggravated the injury en route to a sensational victory at the China Open in Guangzhou last month where she chalked up victories over the world's top players three players from China – Xie Xingfang, Zhang Ning and Zhu Lin.

It was her first ever win over the Olympic champion Zhang Ning and reigning world champion Zhu Lin. And she was also the only second non-China player to win the China Open women's singles title.
Coach Wong Tat Meng said that the 2003 Vietnam SEA Games gold medallist was not in her best condition.

“She was already playing with knee pains during the China Open. It was more painful for her after the tournament. On top of that, her toe nail had also came off ,” he said.

“She went on to play in the Hong Kong Open but could not give her best (she was beaten by Salakjit Ponsana of Thailand in the first round).
“I wanted to gauge her condition after the Hong Kong Open. I made her run on the treadmill. She just could not cope. She could hardly put pressure on her leg. She went to see the doctors today and has been told that she needs further treatment.

“This is just unfortunate. Mew Choo was really looking forward to regaining the SEA Games title. We cannot take risks as she has a more important task – the Beijing Olympics.”

Without Mew Choo, Malaysia will be hard-pressed to land a badminton gold medal. It is difficult for women's top pair Chin Eei Hui-Wong Pei Tty to stamp their mark in Korat because much would depend on the former, who is recovering from back and ankle injuries.
Malaysia have an under-strength men's team spearheaded by Yeoh Kay Bin. It will be an uphill task for them in the company of a full-strength Indonesia, led by Taufik Hidayat.

Please take note of bolded part! :eek::eek::eek::eek:

techd

12-05-2007, 06:38 AM

anybody got the draws?

Loh

12-05-2007, 07:05 AM

that mascot is a mouse la, LOH....:D

Oh, is it? Looks more like a cat to me. But Louisa also likes mouse (remember she offers rodents, cooked in a variety of styles to some PAWers?) and likes to play the cat and mouse game. So not much diff! :D

anfan2000

12-05-2007, 07:08 AM

Here draw for SEA Games 24th: http://www.vietnambadminton.com/events/seagames24/DRAW.xls (http://www.vietnambadminton.com/events/seagames24/DRAW.xls)

hcpoirot

12-05-2007, 01:37 PM

MS

Gold: Taufik or Sony. Unless they were too tired after too many tournaments in this past few weeks. Boonsak still had small chanmce to win if he raise his level very high and hope Taufik and Sony play below their normal game.

WS

Assumed WMC is injures. Gold will be fight amongst Maria Kristin, Salakjit and Firdasari.

MD

Gold: 100 % absolutely Markis Kido and Hendra Setiawan. Unless they suddenly freeze at Sea Games level which is impossible.

WD

Gold: If they are not tired playing XD and WD, Vita and Liliyana Natsir will win. Others pairs still below their level.

XD

Gold; Nova and Lilyana Natsir or Flandi/Vita.

Indonesia at least will win 3 gold medal here or maybe 4 or even all of 5 if the women singles play 110%.

hcpoirot

12-05-2007, 01:40 PM

For team events, in men team, Indonesia will win the gold. In women team, without Wong Mew Choo, Singapore, Indonesia and Thailand had the same chance to win gold with Indonesia leading a little bit just because they had 2 good WD where Singapore only had 1 good WD and Thailand none.

eaglehelang

12-05-2007, 06:28 PM

from Berita Harian
Jejas peluang negara raih emas

KECEDERAAN yang menimpa perseorangan wanita Wong Mew Choo serta Chin Eei Hui yang kemungkinan besar tidak akan beraksi dalam Sukan Sea XXIV ternyata memerangkap Persatuan Badminton Malaysia (BAM) apabila hanya memilih dua pemain senior itu untuk ke Korat.

Pada ketika Malaysia begitu yakin dapat memenangi dua emas melalui Mew Choo serta Eei Hui dan gandingannya Wong Pei Tty, kini keyakinan itu kian pudar dengan berita kecederaan yang menimpa kedua-duanya.

Apa yang lebih malang lagi adalah daripada sasaran dua emas, skuad badminton kemungkinan besar pulang dengan tangan kosong kerana tiada pengganti mantap kerana skuad Sukan Sea terutama acara wanita dibarisi pemain pelapis.

Ketua Pengarah Majlis Sukan Negara (MNS) Datuk Zolkples Embong jelas kecewa dengan berita kecederaan Mew Choo dan Pei Tty kerana beliau adalah orang yang bertanggung jawab menuntut BAM menurunkan dua pemain wanita itu yang mempunyai peluang memenangi emas.

Sebelum ini, BAM mahu membariskan semua pemain pelapis dengan alasan merehatkan pemain utama untuk tumpuan kelayakan Olimpik.

"Jelas kita terperangkap dengan percaturan sendiri," kata Zolkples kepada pemberita selepas melawat latihan pasukan memanah di padang latihan Universiti Teknologi Suranaree, semalam. "Sekarang ini kita tiada pengganti kepada dua pemain ini.

"Memang saya kecewa kerana saya yang meminta BAM untuk mengubah senarai pemain mereka dengan memasukkan Mew Choo serta beregu Eei Hui-Pei Tty selepas mereka hanya mahu menyenaraikan pemain pelapis.

"Saya berpendapat dua pemain ini mempunyai peluang baik untuk memenangi emas pada Sukan Sea. Sebenarnya MSN tidak mempunyai kuasa untuk menentukan siapa atlit yang terpilih ke sukan bertemasya kerana ia ditentukan oleh persatuan sukan masing-masing," katanya.

Namun, alasan yang diberikan BAM itu begitu cetek. Gergasi badminton Indonesia memilih menurunkan skuad utamanya sedangkan ranking dunia pemainnya tidak begitu memuaskan tetapi masih mahu memastikan kemenangan besar di Sukan Sea.

Begitu juga Thailand dan Singapura, masing-masing turun dengan pemain utama masing-masing berbanding BAM yang memilih jalan berlainan kerana mahu menumpukan seluruh usaha kepada Sukan Olimpik - yang hanya akan bermula Ogos tahun depan.

WMC is out, WD also maybe cannot play. Poor BAM, send back-up players, being critized. Send top players but dont win, also get blasting.
LCW is also injured for MS, so even if BAM had listed him, he may have to sit out too. Only left MD.

Overall, Thailand & Spore dont see themselves as strong contenders for OG, so SEA Games is main aim. Some Spore players didnt go HK Open, just to prepare for SEA Games.

Badmania was mad Indonesia tire out their top players by sending them to SEA Games. Maybe he can put this BH writer straight, he he.

tohcsh

12-05-2007, 09:50 PM

No live for SEA games? (Astro / RTM)?

CLELY

12-05-2007, 10:16 PM

Several sports competition have started before the 24th SEAG formally will be opened by Thai Crown Prince today, 06 December/07. Wanna see the Opening Ceremony tonight at 18.00 local time on TV and the mascot is so cute Siamese Cat named CAN. INA contingent has not yet grabbed GOLD so far and stuck at 7th position in medal standing, sigh!

george@chongwei

12-06-2007, 01:11 AM

That's Louisa giving a demonstration! :)
ya, LOH maybe u r right!!
mayb i had mistaken
the mascot is a cute Siamese Cat named CAN

george@chongwei

12-06-2007, 01:42 AM

Here draw for SEA Games 24th: http://www.vietnambadminton.com/events/seagames24/DRAW.xls (http://www.vietnambadminton.com/events/seagames24/DRAW.xls)
the link cant work for me

Loh

12-06-2007, 01:49 AM

ya, LOH maybe u r right!!
mayb i had mistaken
the mascot is a cute Siamese Cat named CAN

Yah, why didn't I think of the famous Siamese Cat! :)

george@chongwei

12-06-2007, 01:51 AM

this is the competition hall.....
Competition Hall:
http://www.badmintonasia.org/gallery/Sea%20Games%2024/SNC12636.jpg

george@chongwei

12-06-2007, 01:51 AM

Training Hall:

http://www.badmintonasia.org/gallery/Sea%20Games%2024/SNC12641.jpg

george@chongwei

12-06-2007, 01:52 AM

:eek::eek::D:rolleyes:;):):p
Player Rooms:
http://www.badmintonasia.org/gallery/Sea%20Games%2024/SNC12639.jpg

koo_fan

12-06-2007, 08:12 AM

No live for SEA games? (Astro / RTM)?
of course RTm will..they are the official broadcaster.
but u know la..lambat sikit..
thats rtm.
but i think astro have announce their live broadcast schedule?
check it out

george@chongwei

12-06-2007, 11:05 AM

of course RTm will..they are the official broadcaster.
but u know la..lambat sikit..
thats rtm.
but i think astro have announce their live broadcast schedule?
check it out
astro and rtm will broacast it?
i checked the astro guide rtm only do laporan harian only, while astro i dunno when they gonna broadcast it and in which channel??

eaglehelang

12-06-2007, 07:18 PM

Msia WS & half WD - WMC & Chin EH is out of action due to injury, doctors say they must rest at least 2 weeks.

from New Straits Times

Sea Games: Good and bad news greets camp

THERE was both good and bad news for the Malaysian camp yesterday.
While it was confirmed that women’s singles shuttler Wong Mew Choo and doubles Wong Pei Tty-Chin Eei Hui are out of the Sea Games, diver Bryan Nickson Lomas has been certified fit.

While Mew Choo is nursing a knee injury, Eei Hui is down with a back injury and has been ordered to rest for a minimum two weeks.

Mew Choo, who was the top seed, will be replaced by Lydia Cheah in the individual competition.

Lydia will also join Julia Wong and Anita Raj Kaur as the three singles players for the team event, which begins tomorrow.

“I have received a letter from Datuk Dr Ramlan Aziz (National Sports Institute director general) on Mew Choo and Eei Hui’s injuries and both are definitely out,” said Malaysian Chef-de-Mission Datuk Zainal Abidin Ahmad.

Having opted to keep the top men’s players at home, Malaysia were counting on Mew Choo and Pei Tty-Eei Hui to deliver the targeted two gold.

Mew Choo won gold in Vietnam in 2003 and silver two years ago in Manila while Pei Tty-Eei Hui were to defend their gold in Korat.

Pei Tty will now partner Woon Khe Wei.

It was not all gloom though as Dr Ramlan has given Bryan the green light to compete.

“Bryan will be making the trip and we will provide him full medical assistance to ensure he does not aggravate the injury,” said Dr Ramlan.

Bryan is targeted to deliver the 10m platform and 3m springboard gold medals.

azabaz_ipoh

12-06-2007, 07:39 PM

wow, reminds me of my dormitory days....:)

ronnie14

12-06-2007, 08:26 PM

my prediction: taufik will take d gold, so will flandy/vita or widianto/lilyana

shawn30_k

12-06-2007, 08:35 PM

I think Ronald Susilo can grab the gold this time!!! (i hope)

shawn30_k

12-06-2007, 08:42 PM

The training hall looks very very old

Loh

12-06-2007, 09:14 PM

How did you get those pics?

Are they from your friends or you're there to watch the Games? :)

huangkwokhau

12-06-2007, 09:30 PM

I have been told mostly 3 persons per room...and it is far from city/limelight....hehe..very quiet...

Loh

12-06-2007, 09:38 PM

I have been told mostly 3 persons per room...and it is far from city/limelight....hehe..very quiet...

So you very much prefer Bangkok?

How come you're not there, our BC ambassador? Ah, I think you know INA will get team and individual gold for badminton beforehand! So no excitement hah? :D

huangkwokhau

12-06-2007, 09:47 PM

So you very much prefer Bangkok?

How come you're not there, our BC ambassador? Ah, I think you know INA will get team and individual gold for badminton beforehand! So no excitement hah? :D
:D:D No..next time...enough to watch badminton for 2 weeks....of course bangkok is better.....:D

abedeng

12-06-2007, 10:30 PM

INA looks likely to take all the golds, but there will be challenge from SIN (Women's Team), XD (Sudket/Saralee) and WS (SIN/THA, maybe MAS youngsters). Otherwise, I would say it's all INA, might even be all-INA affairs.

But it would be interesting to see how MAS juniors fare, they haven't been exposed much, esp the girls.

george@chongwei

12-06-2007, 11:08 PM

How did you get those pics?

Are they from your friends or you're there to watch the Games? :)
i got those pics from some badminton website:)

koo_fan

12-06-2007, 11:19 PM

astro and rtm will broacast it?
i checked the astro guide rtm only do laporan harian only, while astro i dunno when they gonna broadcast it and in which channel??
are u sure astro have not annouce the schedule?
my fault maybe.sorry.
but i think RTM will continuosly give reports.
for the last sea games,asia games
they give morning session.evening session,latenight session.
sorry.less tv lately.busy with exam.i was just reffering to my old info.

popcomputer

12-06-2007, 11:29 PM

My first post...

@ Badminton training court
Singapore team

http://www.photo2host.com/out.php?i=11813_IMG1615.JPG
http://www.photo2host.com/out.php?i=11814_IMG1616.JPG
http://www.photo2host.com/out.php?i=11815_IMG1617.JPG
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http://www.photo2host.com/out.php?i=11830_IMG1640.JPG

popcomputer

12-07-2007, 12:18 AM

george@chongwei

12-07-2007, 12:31 AM

thanks for those photos,popcomputer...
but unfortunately i cant view some of your pic....

george@chongwei

12-07-2007, 12:38 AM

thanks for those photos,popcomputer...
but unfortunately i cant view some of your pic....
ok, now im able to view all of your pictures that u posted....
do u have anymore??
keep it coming!!

huangkwokhau

12-07-2007, 12:40 AM

Eng Hian, Asep...............

popcomputer

12-07-2007, 12:42 AM

thanks for those photos,popcomputer...
but unfortunately i cant view some of your pic....

Sorry, all picture hosted in Thailand server, it has't more traffic to international.

Today I saw the training of Indonesia team, I will post later.

sorry for my english skill. :(

Loh

12-07-2007, 01:04 AM

Hi popcomputer, yes thanks for the pics of our Singapore players.
BTW, are you a Thai or Singaporean? :)

popcomputer

12-07-2007, 01:18 AM

Hi popcomputer, yes thanks for the pics of our Singapore players.
BTW, are you a Thai or Singaporean? :)

Hi Loh,
I am Thai and I play badminton at this court everyday. :p

Loh

12-07-2007, 01:26 AM

popcomputer

12-07-2007, 01:44 AM

Oh that's good!

Will you be watching the badminton matches?
I think your Thai team is strong and certainly have a chance at the medals.

Could you post as many pics as possible if you're watching. It'll be good if you could report live if you have a laptop with you during the matches.

BTW, are you a student or you're working? If you're studying, is it vacation time for students in your place? Then you can keep us more updated! :):)

Sure :rolleyes:, I will watch this match on sunday, it's semifinal round (team). I guess thailand vs indo and singapore vs malaysia.

Sorry, I don't have labtop.

I am working but i have a 4 vacation days (sat-tue).

I have more pictures (eg. vietnam, laos, and indonesia) I will post later.

sorry for my english skill. :(

popcomputer

12-07-2007, 02:22 AM

My daughter and some Indonesia players signs.

http://www.photo2host.com/out.php?i=11917_IMG1716.JPG

Zoom....

http://www.photo2host.com/out.php?i=11918_IMG1717.JPG

Loh

12-07-2007, 02:30 AM

Wow, so you're grooming your baby daughter to be interested in badminton. Our Indonesian BCers will be very happy to note that she got the autographs of some of the Indonesian team. But I don't think I saw Taufik Hidayat's signature.

Maybe you want their signatures but are too shy, so you use your baby as the bait! It works very well! You should have taken pictures with the Indonesian team as well! :)

Very nice! Please post more pics! :D

zazaza

12-07-2007, 02:31 AM

Very cute baby. Congrats.

azabaz_ipoh

12-07-2007, 02:33 AM

she is sooo cute! :D

george@chongwei

12-07-2007, 02:57 AM

btw, whats your daughter name?
very cute...
future thailand player maybe

eaglehelang

12-07-2007, 03:36 AM

For those who dont buy newspaper, Malaysians overseas :
RTM 1 will show daily reports for SEA Games :
3 pm - 5 pm
12 midite - 12.30 am

yannie

12-07-2007, 08:41 AM

thanks for the pics popcomputer!!! great!!!

badMania

12-07-2007, 09:32 AM

Ko Christian Hadinata is also in Korat :eek: ??

huangkwokhau

12-07-2007, 09:52 AM

Ko Christian Hadinata is also in Korat :eek: ??
Yes..he is..with Lius, Richard, Marleve, hendrawan

Smichz

12-08-2007, 01:11 PM

:eek::eek::D:rolleyes:;):):p
Player Rooms:
http://www.badmintonasia.org/gallery/Sea%20Games%2024/SNC12639.jpg

Dang..i doubt that players would like to sleep there.Looks like hospital.:eek:

shawn30_k

12-08-2007, 08:35 PM

Well they don't have a choice!!! Muahahaha

taufik-ist

12-08-2007, 09:10 PM

Ko Christian Hadinata is also in Korat :eek: ??

Yes..he is..with Lius, Richard, Marleve, hendrawan

indonesia is really sending a full team :eek: :eek: :D

badMania

12-09-2007, 03:21 AM

indonesia is really sending a full team :eek: :eek: :D

Yup..the atheletes and coaches are out there to hunt for medals and money (memburu bonus :D).

Smichz

12-09-2007, 09:44 AM

Yup..the atheletes and coaches are out there to hunt for medals and money (memburu bonus :D).

Really??Full team?Wow..well,they should take down this competition down,since i dont think the biggest rival,malaysia would go full team.Babat medali time!!!:D:D:D

Money??Of course..they've spend their prize money in hongkong for shopping already.Time for earn it again...:D

yannie

12-09-2007, 11:35 AM

indonesia is really sending a full team :eek: :eek: :D

alvent is sharing room with kido and hendra.. dunno what they did with luluk? haha.. :confused:

badMania

12-09-2007, 11:38 AM

alvent is sharing room with kido and hendra.. dunno what they did with luluk? haha.. :confused:

Luluk IS NOT with the team in Korat.

yannie

12-09-2007, 11:40 AM

Luluk IS NOT with the team in Korat.

ohhh, okay.. i thought everyone is there..

huangkwokhau

12-09-2007, 12:03 PM

alvent is sharing room with kido and hendra.. dunno what they did with luluk? haha.. :confused:
sony, simon and Joko share one room..........

ctjcad

12-10-2007, 03:11 AM

alvent is sharing room with kido and hendra.. dunno what they did with luluk? haha.. :confused:

Luluk IS NOT with the team in Korat.

ohhh, okay.. i thought everyone is there..

sony, simon and Joko share one room..........
..IF he is there, maybe Luluk can share the room with Hendra AG and Taufik??;)...but will Taufik sleep in one of those single beds??..:confused::rolleyes::p

huangkwokhau

12-10-2007, 05:55 AM

..IF he is there, maybe Luluk can share the room with Hendra AG and Taufik??;)...but will Taufik sleep in one of those single beds??..:confused::rolleyes::p
:D Dont think Luluk and taufik will ever share a room........

azabaz_ipoh

12-10-2007, 06:58 PM

:D Dont think Luluk and taufik will ever share a room........

i have a feeling there's more behind this statement. do tell hauge. :D

ctjcad

12-10-2007, 07:15 PM

i have a feeling there's more behind this statement. do tell hauge. :D
:p..azabaz_ipoh, IF Hau-ge does tell, then Hau-ge might not be able to hang around the INA squad any longer, in the future..:D;)

azabaz_ipoh

12-10-2007, 08:42 PM

sorry for asking hauge. no problem. will not ask again :D

on to another matter, i think indonesia have a pretty good chance of conquering the sea games badminton. i wonder if the thais will put up a good fight. i hope to see a taufik-boonsak final. :D

taufik-ist

12-10-2007, 09:02 PM

i have a feeling there's more behind this statement. do tell hauge. :D

don't ever think more about it :D :p

koo_fan

12-10-2007, 09:47 PM

any updates of individuals event result ?

malaysia didnt make into finals in team event.wonder if the individuals can do something

koo_fan

12-10-2007, 09:49 PM

taufik-ist

12-10-2007, 09:58 PM

go taufik go.
nice to see the best players in this seagames in finals.

taufik said he shouldn't play in Sea games.. but he can't refuse to play if his country 'calls' him ... what a patriotic he is :D :D

koo_fan

12-10-2007, 10:03 PM

hope taufik wont any mistake that can allowed boonsak to humiliated him.

taufik-ist

12-10-2007, 10:08 PM

hope taufik wont any mistake that can allowed boonsak to humiliated him.

taufik also said don't worry about his 'bad' performance in previous matches.. he will do the best in individual event :D

koo_fan

12-10-2007, 10:15 PM

i have a feeling there's more behind this statement. do tell hauge. :D
look at the bright side and u will see no offensive statement from this forumer.

TH_4_President

12-11-2007, 02:22 AM

taufik said he shouldn't play in Sea games.. but he can't refuse to play if his country 'calls' him ... what a patriotic he is :D :D
he's mature already and need more time with his wife, daughter, and family actually..I think Tommy, Alamsyah, Ari Yuli, and Andre Tedjono should already well performed next year after OG 2008 for sake of INA MS regeneration

ants

12-11-2007, 02:30 AM

Taufik didn't share rooms with any of the Team members. He have a hotel room to stay.

huangkwokhau

12-11-2007, 04:07 AM

Taufik didn't share rooms with any of the Team members. He have a hotel room to stay.
He always has his own room..........

eaglehelang

12-11-2007, 06:14 AM

He always has his own room..........

Shhhh.. huang you're making Taufik sound like some kind of primadonna player. People will think Taufik is very proud- bad for image of Indonesia player. He does have a rich father-in-law.

samuel882

12-11-2007, 06:25 AM

eaglehelang

12-11-2007, 06:37 AM

where is the unity of a team:confused:
No wonder Sony Lost today :p

Unless the wife & baby came along, like Nova's wife, then must stay with family. Funny though, we are not Indonesian, yet... Maybe the fans dont realise it when they give out all this info.

huangkwokhau

12-11-2007, 06:57 AM

Shhhh.. huang you're making Taufik sound like some kind of primadonna player. People will think Taufik is very proud- bad for image of Indonesia player. He does have a rich father-in-law.
Me?..no...in many tournaments, TH got his own room, mostly provided by organizers....hm...I do not think I make him bad...even Ants knows that..;);)
remember that TH still draws the crowd.....so Ants also make TH look bad too?:rolleyes:

ants

12-11-2007, 07:32 AM

Its ok for me to make him look bad... hehehe.. he took alot of money from me. Not that i loaned him any money.. we had bets between each other.

huangkwokhau

12-11-2007, 07:36 AM

Its ok for me to make him look bad... hehehe.. he took alot of money from me. Not that i loaned him any money.. we had bets between each other.
So you are not good in betting then???:D:D

eaglehelang

12-11-2007, 07:54 AM

Me?..no...in many tournaments, TH got his own room, mostly provided by organizers....hm...I do not think I make him bad...even Ants knows that..;);)
remember that TH still draws the crowd.....so Ants also make TH look bad too?:rolleyes:

Not intentionally. I know you very supportive of Indonesia. No need to tell all and sundry - cos I didnt know that info. Like Taufik got special treatment, other players 2nd class.
If Taufik wants he can decline to stay in own room, for team spirit sake stay with everyone else. Anyway, that's just my PR side talking, Taufik is not one to care about image.

Ants is not Indonesian, so he can make Taufik look bad all he wants (which he doesnt);)

And of course, if a Msia player did that(assuming has credentials like Taufik), teruk kena called arrogant, big-headed, prima donna, lupa daratan, and a host of other labels I'm sure they'll come up with.

ants

12-11-2007, 07:55 AM

So you are not good in betting then???:D:D

Well depend on what kind of bet. I have my own luck as well... or i would say calculated risks.

huangkwokhau

12-11-2007, 07:58 AM

Not intentionally. I know you very supportive of Indonesia. No need to tell all and sundry - cos I didnt know that info. Like Taufik got special treatment, other players 2nd class.
If Taufik wants he can decline to stay in own room, for team spirit sake stay with everyone else. Anyway, that's just my PR side talking, Taufik is not one to care about image.

Ants is not Indonesian, so he can make Taufik look bad all he wants (which he doesnt);)

And of course, if a Msia player did that(assuming has credentials like Taufik), teruk kena called arrogant, big-headed, prima donna, lupa daratan, and a host of other labels I'm sure they'll come up with.
Anyway...I just confirmed what Ants say....I do not know your intention as I did not make TH look bad at all...we ,INA fans, never say bad things about our players....so Ants can make TH look bad?? and it is okay????

TH has a right not to decline the offer...we cant judge him and tell him what to do....he is a mature player...leave it is to him to make his own decision.....

ants

12-11-2007, 08:04 AM

Taufik actually don't mind staying with the gang. They are teammates afterall. But he is offered to stay in a hotel. So you can't just say no when everything is already prepared for you.

Just to clarify that "Ants make TH look Bad" is just a joke hah.. i don't want to create a mess here.

Another example.. during the WorldChampionship in Kuala Lumpur recently. Taufik even have his own driver to send him places and even to the tournament venue from the Hotel. Well he did took the bus from time to time. About the driver... there is already people arrange it for him. If i were him i would just accept it. If i were to reject.. i might offend the person who have everything arranged for me.

huangkwokhau

12-11-2007, 08:08 AM

eaglehelang

12-11-2007, 08:08 AM

Anyway...I just confirmed what Ants say....I do not know your intention as I did not make TH look bad at all...we ,INA fans, never say bad things about our players....so Ants can make TH look bad?? and it is okay????

TH has a right not to decline the offer...we cant judge him and tell him what to do....he is a mature player...leave it is to him to make his own decision.....

<Sigh> never mind, the complexities involved in PR.... just diferent in line of thought, I wouldnt confirm or not confirm but that's just me. Maybe you all seldom experience after effects....
anyway sorry if I have offended you, next time I wouldnt comment about such things.

ants

12-11-2007, 08:11 AM

Oh well better get back to Topic.. and not indulge too much about Taufik. We all love him don't we? ... ok. back to sea GameS!

huangkwokhau

12-11-2007, 08:12 AM

<Sigh> never mind, the complexities involved in PR.... just diferent in line of thought, I wouldnt confirm or not confirm but that's just me. Maybe you all seldom experience after effects....
anyway sorry if I have offended you, next time I wouldnt comment about such things.
;) Thats okay.........!!

eaglehelang

12-11-2007, 08:33 AM

Yes, Yes, SEA Games, preparing my next installment of 'adventures of mighty mouse & mighty pillar' for their win in MD(hopefully).
Our Gan/Lin, hopefully a medal to prove their worthiness in MD senior squad.

ants

12-11-2007, 08:54 AM

I do hope Lin/Gan can make an impact. Both of them are rather inconsistent. Hope they will take advantage of this SEAGAMES since their other teammates are not around. Show them what you can do guys.

ants

12-11-2007, 09:00 AM

Yeah.. i'm more interested of the match played by the princess..

cooler

12-11-2007, 07:53 PM

i notice there is a Thai princess playing in the XD

THA Narkthong - S. H.R.H Princess vs MAS WK Tan - KW Woon

jimbo

12-11-2007, 07:58 PM

i notice there is a Thai princess playing in the XD

THA Narkthong - S. H.R.H Princess vs MAS WK Tan - KW Woon

Yes... I wonder if she receives any "special" treatment during training or matches held in Thailand :) (just kidding). Anyway, I hope she will win few matches :)

P/S: any photos for the H.R.H Princess?

jimbo

12-11-2007, 08:54 PM

Yeah.. i'm more interested of the match played by the princess..

I watched the game... she is quite petite and not much of skills :eek: Nothing to shout about other than her "status" ;)

azabaz_ipoh

12-11-2007, 08:58 PM

who's the princess? i am so out of the know here. :) thailand player is she?

TH_4_President

12-11-2007, 08:58 PM

Yeah.. i'm more interested of the match played by the princess..
I'n interested as well :p..but watvhing out President playing is more interesting for me..it's time for his gold medal this year..Rp.200 million is quite good for him..:p:D

Loh

12-11-2007, 09:27 PM

who's the princess? i am so out of the know here. :) thailand player is she?

Yes, she is the daughter of the Crown Prince, ie grand-daughter of the Thai King.

She is very supportive of badminton and has even played in Singapore where I have the unique chance of seeing her up close in person and in action on the courts, playing XD.

I think her crowning glory was during the last SEA Games in Manila where the Thai women's team won gold and she was in that team.

azabaz_ipoh

12-11-2007, 09:48 PM

thanks for the info Loh. you even have a picture with her :D. i think it is beneficial when royalty are interested in sports. more so if they love to play it. My state's Sultan loves field hockey and he was good at it when he was younger. the current Agong loves horse riding and he has even represented Malaysia in competitions. :D

V3i HoN6

12-11-2007, 10:22 PM

What? Is she really the grand daughter of the Great Rama 9, Maharaja Bhumibol Aduljadej? She must be very well respected in the team then.

Remind me of the King himself who also took part in the Sea games before and even got a gold if Im not mistaken.

samuel882

12-11-2007, 10:40 PM

Yes... I wonder if she receives any "special" treatment during training or matches held in Thailand :) (just kidding). Anyway, I hope she will win few matches :)

P/S: any photos for the H.R.H Princess?

Sorry to say, she just lost to Tan WK/Woon KW in Xd first round yesterday :o Of course she is being highly protected by the Arm Forces. Beside that, no special "treatment" as an ordinary player..

xiao_le

12-11-2007, 10:45 PM

Who is the coach of the princess, jz curious, mayb Boonsak? or Sudket? Anyonw know?

cooler

12-12-2007, 01:52 AM

Yes... I wonder if she receives any "special" treatment during training or matches held in Thailand :) (just kidding). Anyway, I hope she will win few matches :)

P/S: any photos for the H.R.H Princess?
she is the short lady partnering with the guy. IMO, she doesn't play that good.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMjQef7JmbY

koo_fan

12-12-2007, 03:55 AM

she is a great princess.i mean thailand is so lucky to have her.
she is apart of the team.work to established thailans's silk.being nice to thai people.
i know .its off-topic.but how wonderful this princess.

koo_fan

12-12-2007, 03:59 AM

julia wong won.nice to see her won.

but i think she need to work very very hard if she want to be wmc's mate.
i dont want to critises.but she need to do more if she want to win ss.a lot of work.

ctjcad

12-12-2007, 04:01 AM

Yes, she is the daughter of the Crown Prince, ie grand-daughter of the Thai King.

She is very supportive of badminton and has even played in Singapore where I have the unique chance of seeing her up close in person and in action on the courts, playing XD.

I think her crowning glory was during the last SEA Games in Manila where the Thai women's team won gold and she was in that team.
..in the 2nd pic, above, Loh and the other gentleman were kneeling, on one knee, beside the young princess...A sign of honor & reverence?!..:confused::);):cool:

Loh

12-12-2007, 08:50 PM

..in the 2nd pic, above, Loh and the other gentleman were kneeling, on one knee, beside the young princess...A sign of honor & reverence?!..:confused::);):cool:

Yes ... to the Royalty as is customary in Thai culture, I suppose. A commoner should not stand above the Royalty as a mark of respect. :)

Louisa

12-12-2007, 10:06 PM

badminton!!!!
very cute:):p

http://61.19.238.85/Portals/0/Mascot/BADMINTON.gif

That's Louisa giving a demonstration! :)
faint! R u sure is me, by the way?:D

Loh

12-12-2007, 11:09 PM

faint! R u sure is me, by the way?:D

...Well....???
We'll be surer if you post your portrait here..:):D;).

Louisa

12-12-2007, 11:20 PM

...Well....???
We'll be surer if you post your portrait here..:):D;).
wait I reach 5000 posts first:D:D;)

Loh

12-13-2007, 01:01 AM

wait I reach 5000 posts first:D:D;)

Aiyoh...that will be how many years later???
How would you look then? :rolleyes:
DON'T WAIT!
"DO IT NOW!" :D :D :D

Louisa

12-13-2007, 01:55 AM

Aiyoh...that will be how many years later???
How would you look then? :rolleyes:
DON'T WAIT!
"DO IT NOW!" :D :D :D
better don say liao, later people complain us...talking nonsense:D:D:D

Loh

12-13-2007, 02:08 AM

better don say liao, later people complain us...talking nonsense:D:D:D

You mean oldhand will deal us a hard hand?
I think cooler may come to our rescue. :D

Louisa

12-13-2007, 02:40 AM

You mean oldhand will deal us a hard hand?
I think cooler may come to our rescue. :D
hahahaha, good one....

Oldhand

12-15-2007, 01:24 AM

Both of you (Lou & Loh) are way off-topic :p
But since the Games are over... ahem :D
________

she is the short lady partnering with the guy. IMO, she doesn't play that good.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMjQef7JmbY

Just watched the princess play at the SEA Games :)
I'd say she has certainly improved much over the last year.

It's also nice to see the Malaysian girl 'apologising' for a body smash.
I wonder if that apology was to royalty... or just from one player to another :)

pjswift

12-15-2007, 01:33 AM

I'n interested as well :p..but watvhing out President playing is more interesting for me..it's time for his gold medal this year..Rp.200 million is quite good for him..:p:D
Yes, just discovered that's S$30k compared to Spore's cheap S$10k.No wonder TH played serious badminton so Kendrick had no chance.

eaglehelang

12-15-2007, 01:47 AM

Yes, just discovered that's S$30k compared to Spore's cheap S$10k.No wonder TH played serious badminton so Kendrick had no chance.

S$10k = RM23K. I've forgotten how much Msia govern give for SEA Games but ASIA Level is RM40K for gold, RM20K for Silver, RM10K for Bronze.

koo_fan

12-15-2007, 07:24 AM

Both of you (Lou & Loh) are way off-topic :p
But since the Games are over... ahem :D
________

:)

in charged now ha?
i still couldnt believe that u are a moderator now.have to accustom myself.
dont be so harsh to me.still a little gal.

koo_fan

12-15-2007, 07:27 AM

Yes, just discovered that's S$30k compared to Spore's cheap S$10k.No wonder TH played serious badminton so Kendrick had no chance.
taufik-ist said,taufik loves indo very much.he shouldnt be in korat but when indo calls him ,he's just agreed.

money is a factor?i hope not.n i didnt see this 'president' is looking after money.he played for indo.
for me,this is taufik.

jimbo

12-15-2007, 09:46 PM

koo_fan

12-16-2007, 02:39 AM

If u guys think Taufik participated in SEA for the sake of S$31,000, i think that's a big joke. For his status (on and off court), he is sorta like a superstar and no lack of endorsements. His wife is from a wealthy family, so Taufik doesnt need the $31k at all. :rolleyes:
i agree with u that taufik is not materialistic.he played for his country.

but,u know what,theres some athletes who come from a wealth family,gain a lot of money in n out of court but still looking for money in every game.
no money,no game.show me the money n i'll play.they are exist.