This tournament will be held at KEDAH : March 25- 29, 2008

DRAW

MS
GROUP A : Lee CW, Arif Latif, Chong Wei Feng, Sharizal
Group B : Wong CH, Tan CS, Vontus, Zulfadhi
Group C : Roslin, Yeoh KB, Iskandar Zulkarnain, K.Yogeswaran
Group D : HH, Darren Liew, Chong Li Qun, Teo Kok Siang

MD
GROUP A : KOO/TAN; Chew CE/Hong HC; Gan TC/Lin WF; Iskandar/Teo KS

GROUP B: CHOONG/LEE; Tan BS/Ong SH; Mak HC/Lim KW; Ng KK/Goh WS

I like the way TCS played... Hope he will go far...

isn't it the GP Final for calendar year 2007, but held in 2008?

Why are Latif & Tazari not featured? :confused:
Didn't they make it to the national finals?

Why is LCW even involved? Shouldn't this now be about finding the next MAS MS star?Those in LCW's group just have their opportunities shut down.

Why is LCW even involved? Shouldn't this now be about finding the next MAS MS star?Those in LCW's group just have their opportunities shut down.
This tournament is just like SS Finals , which suppose to held somewhere in Decemeber last year :cool:
Senior/Juniors who gained enough points for qualifying to this finals will be group together. No age preference.
For MAS Juniors, they can always participate in Pahang Open, Kedah Open etc for a start. Start earning their chances and ply their trade from there..:cool:

isn't it the GP Final for calendar year 2007, but held in 2008?
Yes, they qualify based on 2007 results on the national circuit

no doubt the favourite will be LCW... unless injury or walkover...

in MD, KKK-TBH should take it, but considering their form now, quite difficult...

Another interesting tournament... Erin, our time to fight again...

Another interesting tournament... Erin, our time to fight again...

wah, looking for another fight? :p
can't see anyone stopping LCW, MD is a lot more unpredictable.
damn, if i was back in penang, i'd definitely buy a ticket ....

LCW Boleh, Koo/Tan Boleh...Malaysia Boleh :o

LCW Boleh, Koo/Tan Boleh...Malaysia Boleh :o

don't worry badmania, i'm sure MAS will sweep all the titles here ...
:p

LCW Boleh, Koo/Tan Boleh...Malaysia Boleh :o

I'm sure you meant Penang Boleh, Perak Boleh & Kedah Boleh.:D

don't worry badmania, i'm sure MAS will sweep all the titles here ...
:p

I can't imagine what will happen if Koo/Tan fail to deliver the coveted title here :eek:

somehow, i have the feeling they won't.
anyway, i think rexy is making empty threats, i doubt zakry/tazari would be a better replacement for KKK/TBH.

somehow, i have the feeling they won't.
anyway, i think rexy is making empty threats, i doubt zakry/tazari would be a better replacement for KKK/TBH.
... and I bet Koo Kien Keat shares this kind of optimism :p

Another interesting tournament... Erin, our time to fight again...

Ahahahaha!! Kewl!!

This time it would be:
Arif vs Wei Feng
Li Qun vs Daren

Who's with me? :D

Ahahahaha!! Kewl!!

This time it would be:
Arif vs Wei Feng
Li Qun vs Daren

Who's with me? :D

wah, we can't be taking sides here!
we should support all of them equally ...



... erm ... go arif? ....

... and I bet Koo Kien Keat shares this kind of optimism :p

Which part? Not winning Grand Prix? They're too distracted, looks like the uncles may take it. ;)

If the OG thingy, nope KKK doesnt share that optimism that Rexy wouldnt drop them- he's the 'bad boy' mah. If KKK/TBH are in for OG but still not buddy buddy with each other, post OG, very high possibility will split.

I can't imagine what will happen if Koo/Tan fail to deliver the coveted title here :eek:
Better dont win in here for KKK/TBH..:rolleyes:. Else some people will surely think they were capable of winning a Gold in beijing...;)

I am surprise about LCW intention to skip ABC but yet still wanna compete here in KEDAH for the chase of his 7th consecutive National Grand Prix Title..

ya lor... how come ah? is it because he's afraid of upstaging lindan? being top seed can suffer more pressure. Lindan big trouble for being top seed. Everyone wants to beat him up.:D

Agree on tbh/kkk win. but again if don't win. Rexy will go botak.:D

Told you all already that its better to split them up. Now see what happen? All kinds of mumbo jumbo.

I am surprise about LCW intention to skip ABC but yet still wanna compete here in KEDAH for the chase of his 7th consecutive National Grand Prix Title..

wah, we can't be taking sides here!
we should support all of them equally ...



... erm ... go arif? ....

you just said we can't be taking sides here, then why go arif?? mad mad!!! :mad::p

you just said we can't be taking sides here, then why go arif?? mad mad!!! :mad::p

hahaha, that's called being ironic.
it's just for fun, hehehe, no need to be mad.

:D:p:);)

hahaha, that's called being ironic.
it's just for fun, hehehe, no need to be mad.

:D:p:);)

my smiley was ironic.. too.. ;)

my smiley was ironic.. too.. ;)

damn it, lost at my own game.


.... go yannie? ....

Ahahahaha!! Kewl!!

This time it would be:
Arif vs Wei Feng
Li Qun vs Daren

Who's with me? :D
wah, we can't be taking sides here!
we should support all of them equally ...

... erm ... go arif? ....
you just said we can't be taking sides here, then why go arif?? mad mad!!! :mad::p
..I'm supporting LCW and the blonde hair dude with his sidekick to win the MS and MD titles, respectively...in building up their confidence for the upcoming OG..:cool:

The Star quoted LCW saying that he intend to skip the ABC which will be on 15 Apr because he is tired, exhausted and all. Now, whats puzzling is that since the man is tired, exhausted and worn out why is he taking part in the Malaysian National Grand Prix which is gonna start on 25??? :eek: Wouldnt it make cow sense for the man to skip the National Grand Prix for some much needed 'R&R'?

Or is it that the MNGP is a much easier tourney, a walk in the park? All LCW need to do is just show up and he will successfully take the MNGP for a record 8th time or something??

Malaysia Boeh!

i think most of the senior players are encouraged to attend the grand prix nationals, sort of like giving back to the badminton community and encouraging local interest in the sport. most of the games are going to be physically less demanding for him anyway.

Bad news..Chong Li Qun won't compete in this tournament. CRY!!!!
As yannie said, the war didn't even start. Cheh.

Heard that HH and WCH won't be competing also.

Bad news..Chong Li Qun won't compete in this tournament. CRY!!!!
As yannie said, the war didn't even start. Cheh.

Heard that HH and WCH won't be competing also.

oh well, time to carve LCW's name on there then, it was almost a formality before, now it's definitely so.

Bad news..Chong Li Qun won't compete in this tournament. CRY!!!!
As yannie said, the war didn't even start. Cheh.

Heard that HH and WCH won't be competing also.
if its true that HH and WCH wont paricipate in this tournament, then 90% lee chong wei will win this 1.:D:p

if its true that HH and WCH wont paricipate in this tournament, then 90% lee chong wei will win this 1.:D:p

it was 90% before they pulled out, now it's at least 99%.
the 1% is mainly to allow for the probability that he might get injured.

who is this sharizal?:confused::rolleyes:

Bad news..Chong Li Qun won't compete in this tournament. CRY!!!!
As yannie said, the war didn't even start. Cheh.

Heard that HH and WCH won't be competing also.

Even if HH and WCH are competing, LCW should win this mickey mouse tourney hands down.

It is funny to see LCW contradicting himself with his I am tired statement and yet he is competing in this tourney but not the ABC which is at a much later date.

Bad news..Chong Li Qun won't compete in this tournament. CRY!!!!
As yannie said, the war didn't even start. Cheh.

Heard that HH and WCH won't be competing also.

Erin, there is no need to cry *erm.
There is still Arif vs Mickey Chong. (Lmaooooo.. sorry Wei Feng, forgive me)

Btw, where to find the draw? Thx. :D

The guys will be leaving tomorrow for Kedah. Too bad i can't be there to watch.

No need to watch la. I guarantee you Malaysian shuttlers are gonna win everything there.

Is this likely to be shown live on Malaysian TV?
Although a domestic event, it will be well-fought.

Is this likely to be shown live on Malaysian TV?
Although a domestic event, it will be well-fought.

Probably it will be highlighted on the News.

Erin, there is no need to cry *erm.
There is still Arif vs Mickey Chong. (Lmaooooo.. sorry Wei Feng, forgive me)

Btw, where to find the draw? Thx. :D
Yan.. you can find the complete draw for this event here --> http://www.bam.org.my/tournament/webapps/proton_gp_2007/upload/draw/grouping.html
;)

Is this likely to be shown live on Malaysian TV?
Although a domestic event, it will be well-fought.

I dont recall them showing it last year, in the news they will announce the results & show like 10 min highlights.

NST

24 March 2008


National GP Finals loses glamour with pullouts

By Ajitpal Singh

24 March, 2008
THE 2007 Proton National Grand Prix Finals where the national champion is decided, will lose some of its glamour as three of the country's better known shuttlers -- Muhd Hafiz Hashim, Wong Choong Hann and Wong Mew Choo -- will not be competing in the event starting in Alor Star, Kedah, tomorrow. Choong Hann, the World No 15, has decided to skip the event and instead concentrate on the India Open on April 1-6.

The 31-year-old does not want to risk injury or suffer from fatigue by competing in the GP Finals as he needs to collect as many ranking points as possible in India in an effort to qualify for the Beijing Olympics.

Hafiz, meanwhile, is giving the tournament a miss as he has still not recovered from an Achilles tendon injury sustained in the recent All-England.

With Hafiz, the World No 23, not entered for the India Open either, he can kiss goodbye to his chances of qualifying for Beijing.

Top women's singles, Mew Choo, last year's China Open winner, did not qualify for the GP Finals and will also be skipping the India Open.

Mew Choo can afford to give India a miss as being the World No 9 she has already confirmed her ticket to the Olympics.

Kim Hock said Choong Hann decided to skip the GP Finals to concentrate on his training.

"He (Choong Hann) wants to concentrate on polishing up his skills after failing to perform in the recent All-England and Swiss Open," said Kim Hock yesterday.

"The India Open is more important to Choong Hann as a good performance there would gain him valuable ranking points to confirm his place for the Olympics."

"However, on Hafiz, I am still in the dark over his injury problems."

Kim Hock confirmed that Mew Choo was advised to skip the India Open as she hasn't yet recovered from an injury to her right knee.

"We do not want to risk playing Mew Choo as if she aggravates her injury she could miss the Olympics," Kim Hock said.

With the absence of Choong Hann and Hafiz, World No 2 Lee Chong Wei will have little trouble clinching his sixth straight GP Finals men's singles title.

The tussle for the women's crown is likely to be between 2005 national champion Julia Wong and Anita Raj Kaur.

The men's doubles event is expected to be a hotly contested affair as all of the country's top pairs have confirmed their entries with former World No 1 Koo Kien Keat-Tan Boon Heong and Choong Tan Fook -Lee Wan Wah, starting as favourites.

http://www.nst.com.my/Current_News/NST/Monday/Sport/2194224/Article/pppull_index_html (http://www.nst.com.my/Current_News/NST/Monday/Sport/2194224/Article/pppull_index_html)

Yan.. you can find the complete draw for this event here --> http://www.bam.org.my/tournament/webapps/proton_gp_2007/upload/draw/grouping.html
;)

Thank you Sam. :)

Lim Fang Yang & ZULFARI ABDULLAH will be replacing Wong CH & HH respectively.
Please refer here for the revised draw --> http://www.bam.org.my/tournament/webapps/proton_gp_2007/upload/draw/grouping.html
Looks like Tan CS & Arif Latif will be involved in straight fight for a place into Semis Finals in Group B. the winner will likely to meet Yeoh KB in the semi final. On the other half, a gigantic showcase between Lee CW & Roslin will be expected in the semis.

wow, TCS is seeded above roslin and YKB?
that's pretty good, go monkey!

Showtime for juniors i suppose.
Our top players should step down.

wow, TCS is seeded above roslin and YKB?
that's pretty good, go monkey!
U'll never know how well monkeys will do in badminton.U'll never know.

Give a try.Train a monkey

tiffany beat anita or lost to anita?

Lee CW beat the 15 years old MAS bright prospect junior - Zulfaldhi 21-14, 21-6 . A brave perfomance by the youngster in first set .

Wow ! National GP results can be seen at Tournament software, even better than India Open:D No Livescore features though :o

http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/matches.aspx?id=20074

tiffany beat anita or lost to anita?
Of Course the experince counts as Anita beat Tiffany in straight sets;)

Of Course the experince counts as Anita beat Tiffany in straight sets;)

Btw, Samuel, are you going up to Kedah to watch live?

Btw, Samuel, are you going up to Kedah to watch live?
Yes . I think me another "senior" BCers is the only one who is going to watch it live :cool:

Yes . I think me another "senior" BCers is the only one who is going to watch it live :cool:
Hmm..Samuel,remember to take pictures and post it here if can..:rolleyes::rolleyes:;)

well, no upsets on the first day, i don't think we'll see many really close games until the semis.

tomorrow there are some few exciting match dy.. cant wait for tomorrow...

Wow ! National GP results can be seen at Tournament software, even better than India Open:D No Livescore features though :o

http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/matches.aspx?id=20074

wow great! i love that tournamentsoftware website.. :)
samuel, you better take loads of pics! keep us updated!

Soo, Koo Kien Keat/Tan Boon Heong passed their first test, beating the junior pair Iskandar Zulkarnain/Teo Kok Siang 21-16, 21-14.

Soo, Koo Kien Keat/Tan Boon Heong passed their first test, beating the junior pair Iskandar Zulkarnain/Teo Kok Siang 21-16, 21-14.
The most important is rexy's comment on their game.

Win or not.Thats another stuff.

teo kok siang so much energy:)
wow, the zulfadhli only 15 years old??/

plz plz plz..pictures pictures... :)

teo kok siang so much energy:)
wow, the zulfadhli only 15 years old??/

Is this the same Zulfadli that joined up with KLRC?
And Julia Wong & Anita also play WD? Didnt know that.

Is this the same Zulfadli that joined up with KLRC?
And Julia Wong & Anita also play WD? Didnt know that.
Dear Eaglehelang,

He is from KLRC. Julia & Anita is playing in doubles since at the small tournament. I have watch them before so it is not new.

From:
Ayu

teo kok siang so much energy:)
wow, the zulfadhli only 15 years old??/
Dear George,

It is good that we have many young talents that are very potential and this is a good sign for the nation.

From:
Ayu

Is this the same Zulfadli that joined up with KLRC?
And Julia Wong & Anita also play WD? Didnt know that.
Yes. He is the same genius kid which have joined KLRC
Julia & Anita were only "part-timers" in WD event.
Something went wrong in WS #2 seed Anita's WS, she played badly this two days :o

Yes. He is the same genius kid which have joined KLRC
Julia & Anita were only "part-timers" in WD event.
Something went wrong in WS #2 seed Anita's WS, she played badly this two days :o
Dear Samuel,

Are you in the stadium to watch the matches?

From:
Ayu

holy smokes, anita lost to stephanie.

Yes. He is the same genius kid which have joined KLRC
Julia & Anita were only "part-timers" in WD event.
Something went wrong in WS #2 seed Anita's WS, she played badly this two days :o

Zulfadli - good, good, he can keep on improving, in future, maybe we'll have more KLRC players in team events

Ya loh, Anita lost to this Stephanie Shalini tdy, dunno who's Stephanie, new back-up player?

i wonder how KKK/TBH are doing, i have a feeling they might actually lose today.

Zulfadli - good, good, he can keep on improving, in future, maybe we'll have more KLRC players in team events

Ya loh, Anita lost to this Stephanie Shalini tdy, dunno who's Stephanie, new back-up player?
Dear eaglehelang,

Stephanie Shalini is not new player in the back-up squad. She is already in the team with Anita and Julia. I have supported her before. She is a friendly player.

From:
Ayu

i wonder how KKK/TBH are doing, i have a feeling they might actually lose today.

Dont worry just yet, just look again at the results in another half hour.

Dear members,

Look like our juniors are giving the back-up shuttlers a good fight. Look at Teo Kok Siang, he had forced Yeo Kay Bin and Yogendran into rubber games. Well done, youngsters.

From:
Ayu

Dont worry just yet, just look again at the results in another half hour.
Koo/Tan & Gan/Lin in the rubber sets now...

Koo/Tan & Gan/Lin in the rubber sets now...
Dear Samuel,

Keep us update of the latest scoreline between KKK & TBH verse Gan & Lin.

Thank you.

From:
Ayu

Dear members,

Look like our juniors are giving the back-up shuttlers a good fight. Look at Teo Kok Siang, he had forced Yeo Kay Bin and Yogendran into rubber games. Well done, youngsters.

From:
Ayu
Teo KS is quite potential . good in his defense. IMO, he should concentrate on Singles rather than playing in both events:cool:
The juniors who has dragged K yogendran in 3 sets is Zulfari Abdullah & Lim Fang Yang. The lost mainly due to inexperience. Yogendran is the poorest MS player in BAM Elite squad:(

Dear members,

Ong Soon Hock has just won the game after beating Lim Khim Wah in rubber game.

From:
Ayu

hw is the score now of the rubber set for Koo-Tan n Gan-Lin

hw is the score now of the rubber set for Koo-Tan n Gan-Lin
KOO /TAN LOST !

Dear members,

Look that our junior doubles are playing well.They give good fight to seniors.

From:
Ayu

According to the BCers who attended the match , KKK was a pale shadow of his oldself

KOO /TAN LOST !
huh?
what the!!:rolleyes::mad::eek::eek::eek:

nothing can safe koo n tan now..
so dissapointed..

Dear members,

Ong Soon Hock has just won the game after beating Lim Khim Wah in rubber game.

From:
Ayu
huh?
these 2 fellowrs plays in singles?:eek::p

huh?
these 2 fellowrs plays in singles?:eek::p

he meant TBS/OSH defeated LKM/MHC in men doubles

Dear members,

I hope that KKK & TBH will re bounce and give a good fight in ABC.I hope that KKK will overcome this soon. I hope that after training again with more commitment, I hope that there will be an improvement in their games.

From:
Ayu

huh?
these 2 fellowrs plays in singles?:eek::p


no lar..doubles..

KKK/TBH lost 21-19 19-21 21-18

nothing can safe koo n tan now..
so dissapointed..

how sure r u KKK/TBH is hopeless?

Dear members,

I hope that KKK & TBH will re bounce and give a good fight in ABC.I hope that KKK will overcome this soon. I hope that after training again with more commitment, I hope that there will be an improvement in their games.

From:
Ayu

no hope alrdy..

KKK/TBH might even lost to the on form Chew Choon Eng/Hong Hsien Chun tomorrow :(

how sure r u KKK/TBH is hopeless?

nbdy can help them..oni they can help themselves..:(

Gan/Lin beat KKK/TBH in rubber sets. Not entirely surprisingly from recent turn of events

I'm more surprised the BJSS MD can drag our uncles to rubber sets.

KKK/TBH might even lost to the on form Chew Choon Eng/Hong Hsien Chun tomorrow :(

Oh, CCE/Hong very fired up from what you can see?

Dear members,

I agreed that they need to help themselves and produce their solid games tomorrow if they want to qualify to semis. They had to start to build their self confidence so as good fans,we need to put our hands together and give them all our best supportment.

From:
Ayu

Gan/Lin beat KKK/TBH in rubber sets. Not entirely surprisingly from recent turn of events

I'm more surprised the BJSS MD can drag our uncles to rubber sets.
Ong Jien Guo/Goh Wei Shern IMO were the future hopes for MAS MD.
they played even better than Tan BS.Ong SH

Gan/Lin beat KKK/TBH in rubber sets. Not entirely surprisingly from recent turn of events

I'm more surprised the BJSS MD can drag our uncles to rubber sets.
Dear eaglehelang,

This is a good sign that our BJSS are ready to take up the place one day as they expose to many tournaments.

From:
Ayu

he meant TBS/OSH defeated LKM/MHC in men doubles
it shud be she:):D:p:rolleyes:;)

Ong Jien Guo/Goh Wei Shern IMO were the future hopes for MAS MD.
they played even better than Tan BS.Ong SH

Ya kah? You watched or your friends at the stadium told you?
TBS/Ong beat Lim/Mak, Lim/Mak supposed to be up & coming pair too.

Oh, CCE/Hong very fired up from what you can see?
KKK/TBH not familiar with CCE/Hong gameplan. While the later is well aware of KKK/TBH weakness.
No surprise for KOO/TAN defeat today, as they trained with Gan/Lin regularly and could be beaten by them several times in training before.:cool:

samuel, any pictures to share with us from the venue?

Ya kah? You watched or your friends at the stadium told you?
TBS/Ong beat Lim/Mak, Lim/Mak supposed to be up & coming pair too.
LIM KHIM WAH/NG HUI LIN will be a better bet for XD event
Mak Hee Chun is a versatile player, he can partner anyone else in MD

samuel, any pictures to share with us from the venue?
I be there only for semi & finals day

Ya kah? You watched or your friends at the stadium told you?
TBS/Ong beat Lim/Mak, Lim/Mak supposed to be up & coming pair too.
Dear eaglehelang,

Lim Khim Wah and Mak Ee Chun is a pair to watch out as they are one of main contender to be in back-up squad soon. It is great to see their progress as I watched them played in their early years.

From:
Ayu

Dear eaglehelang,

Lim Khim Wah and Mak Ee Chun is a pair to watch out as they are one of main contender to be in back-up squad soon. It is great to see their progress as I watched them played in their early years.

From:
Ayu

Errrr, Ayu, Lim is already in senior squad under XD with Ng Hui Lin.
Like Samuel said, Mak can partner someone else if it's decided Lim will concentrate on XD.

LIM KHIM WAH/NG HUI LIN will be a better bet for XD event
Mak Hee Chun is a versatile player, he can partner anyone else in MD
Dear Samuel,

Yes, he can play with any players but he has build his partnership with Khim Wah since in their early days as a junior players. I still believe that their partnership is solid if they played together like Arif & Vountus.

From:
Ayu

Errrr, Ayu, Lim is already in senior squad under XD with Ng Hui Lin.
Like Samuel said, Mak can partner someone else if it's decided Lim will concentrate on XD.
Dear eaglehelang,

Khim Wah is senior for XD department but junior for MD department. He still train under Jeremy Gan for MD.

From:
Ayu

really dissapointed with KKK/TBH :(
haizzz..

ah, it seems that rexy has a lot of work to do to get KKK/TBH back to where they were. maybe splitting them up is not such a bad idea after all.

really dissapointed with KKK/TBH :(
haizzz..
Dear George,

Do not forget to support your LCW tomorrow as he meet Chong Wei Feng.I believe that LCW should not face any difficulties tomorrow.

From:
Ayu

really dissapointed with KKK/TBH :(
haizzz..
Huh..They lost again..Sigh..Don't know what to say..:rolleyes::(

yeah, im very sure that chong wei will win his match 2moro..:)
hehhe
too early to say.

Dear members,

Good night. See you all tomorrow for the matches analysists. Bye!

From:
Ayu

anyone got the official website of this tournament?

really dissapointed with KKK/TBH :(
haizzz..

Errr, shouldnt be much of a surprise, last week's 'drama' & scolding(including from NSC & BAM) still very fresh on KKK's mind.

Errr, shouldnt be much of a surprise, last week's 'drama' & scolding(including from NSC & BAM) still very fresh on KKK's mind.
Well..Judging from the scoreline, this match was actually a close one and last for an hour..Samuel,are you watching the matches live just now???How Koo/Tan play???:rolleyes::rolleyes:;)

hey jessica, go here>> http://www.badmintoncentral.com/forums/showpost.php?p=831043&postcount=103

hey jessica, go here>> http://www.badmintoncentral.com/forums/showpost.php?p=831043&postcount=103
Opps..So nobody there today..:rolleyes::rolleyes:

Lee Chong Wei vs Chong Wei Feng tomorrow.. Go FENGGGGG!!! :D

Tan Chun Seang vs Arif Latif.. Erin, we're fighting again *erm

KKK/TBH lost 21-19 19-21 21-18

Wow...the unexpected result was realized :o
Koo Kien Keat/Tan Boon Heong lost again to a fellow MAS pair, this time in Gan Teik Chai/Lin Woon Fui :eek:

Just to be prepare ourselves not to put hope for Khoo/Tan especially in Thomas Cup or Even Beijing Olympic.. As i can tell u they are going to Hafiz foot step...

Gan-Lin chalk up first-ever victory over Koo-Tan
By LOGANATH VELLOO
ALOR STAR: National pair Gan Teik Chai-Lin Woon Fui pulled off a stunning win over top seeds and defending champions Koo Kien Keat-Tan Boon Heong in a Group B match of the Proton National Grand Prix Finals at the Kedah BA Hall here last night.
It was the first-ever win for Teik Chai-Woon Fui over the highly-rated pair in a competitive match, winning a tightly contested battle 21-19, 19-21, 21-18 in 70 minutes.
Despite the defeat, Kien Keat-Boon Heong could still make it to semis if they win their final group match against Chew Choon Eng-Hong Chien Hun tonight.
“Even when we were trailing 8-11 in the decider, we did not push the panic button and continued to play our defensive game,” said Woon Fui.
“Our key to success was to dictate the play and force our opponents to imitate our style of play. Although there is still a long way to go in the tournament, it feels good to finally get a breakthrough win over them.”
In Group B, second seeds Ong Soon Hock-Tan Bin Shen and veterans Choong Tan Fook-Lee Wan Wah booked their places in the semis after chalking up hard-fought victories last night.
The two pairs will battle it out tonight to determine the group winners.
Top seed Julia Wong is through to the women's singles semi-finals after brushing aside Sannatasah Saniru 21-10, 21-12 for her second victory in Group A. Also through to the semi-finals from the same group is Vivian Hoo, who also bagged her second win with a 21-15, 21-18 win over Sonia Cheah.
With both Mew Choo and Lydia Cheah not competing in the women's singles, Julia is the clear favourite to regain the title she won in 2005.
“Despite being the favourite, I am not taking anything for granted as there are players like Anita (Raj Kaur) and Tee Jing Yi who are capable of upsetting the formbook,” said Julia.
“But first, I have to beat Vivian to secure the top spot in the group. I failed to top my group last year and paid a heavy price for it in the semi-final (she lost to Lydia in the group stage and was eliminated by Mew Choo),” said a cautious Julia.
The contest for the top two spots in Group B was thrown wide open after Stephanie Shalini stunned second seed Anita 9-21, 21-13, 21-17.
If Anita beats Jing Yi, who has won her two matches thus far, and Stephanie downs winless Tiffany Currier today, all three players will have two victories each and the qualifiers will be determined on count-back.
In the men's singles, senior players Lee Chong Wei (Group A), Mohd Roslin Hashim (Group C) and Yeoh Kay Bin (Group D) all stayed on course to secure the top place in their groups. They chalked up their second win convincingly yesterday.
However, both second seed Tan Chun Seang and Mohd Arif Latif have an equal chance of securing a first semi-final appearance in the national meet in a winner-takes-all Group B match tonight.
“I have not played against Chun Seang in a senior competition but I am confident of beating him to move into the semi-finals.
“But it will not be an easy task as he is in good form,” said Arif.

Koo/Tan could face Choong/Lee as early as tomorrow, that is IF they manage to beat Chew/Hong.

sleeping with the snakes already lor......................

Give KKK/TBH another chance as they are still young.

Give KKK/TBH another chance as they are still young.
They can learn something from the loss..now is not the time to give up hope on KKK/TBH. Malaysia BOLEH!!

Lee Chong Wei vs Chong Wei Feng tomorrow.. Go FENGGGGG!!! :D

Tan Chun Seang vs Arif Latif.. Erin, we're fighting again *erm
the battle of CHONG WEI!!:D:p

They can learn something from the loss..now is not the time to give up hope on KKK/TBH. Malaysia BOLEH!!

Yes, Malaysia Boleh!

Huh..They lost again..Sigh..Don't know what to say..:rolleyes::(

Yes....not a good sign...:(

Just hope they have dip to the bottom.....and shall rebounce in the coming matches.............:(

Give KKK/TBH another chance as they are still young.

Yes,..maybe prepare them for Olympic in London 2012.......;)

Yes....not a good sign...:(

Just hope they have dip to the bottom.....and shall rebounce in the coming matches.............:(
Hmm..jason..Finally you appear here..:rolleyes:How you life recently???:D:D:rolleyes:

really really disappointed to KKK-TBH!
Speechless!

Dear members,

Lim Khim Wah & Hui Lin verse TWK & Woon, Razif Latif & Sabrina Chong verse Lufti & partner in semis tomorrow.

Thank You.

From:
Ayu

Dear members,

Julia wins in rubber game against Vivian Hoo. Sairulnatasha beat Sonia Cheah in rubber game.

From:
Ayu

Dear members,

LCW defeat CWF in straight game.

Thank you.

From:
Ayu

They can learn something from the loss..now is not the time to give up hope on KKK/TBH. Malaysia BOLEH!!

Morphy, me forgets, you are Msian living in Toronto or Canadian who's a fan of some of the Msian players?

Dont panic yet, lets just see what Rexy says end of the week.

Morphy, me forgets, you are Msian living in Toronto or Canadian who's a fan of some of the Msian players?

Dont panic yet, lets just see what Rexy says end of the week.
Dear eaglehelang,

Just give them our full supportment and hope that it will be end of the disaster soon.

From:
Ayu

Dear members,

Anyone can update the latest scoreline between Arif verse TCS?

Thank You.

From:
Ayu

Tan CS win 25-23 in the decider !

Tan CS win 25-23 in the decider !
Dear Samuel,

Thank you for your information.

From:
Ayu

Give KKK/TBH another chance as they are still young.

Yes, Malaysia Boleh!

Yes,..maybe prepare them for Olympic in London 2012.......;)

KKK fans have been supportive eh???:D:D:D:D

KKK fans have been supportive eh???:D:D:D:D
Dear Alfa-2,

Of course,we stand behind our players whether rain or shine.

From:
Ayu

Dear Alfa-2,

Of course,we stand behind our players whether rain or shine.

From:
Ayu

You didnt get the bahasa terbalik in the posts Alfa was refering to ?:D;);)

hw abt KKK/TBH match now?

hw abt KKK/TBH match now?

Check again at ard 10 pm, the 8.20 pm matches results also not up.

Dear members,

Do you have the scoreline for Nairul & Jeslyn Pang?

From:
Ayu

Dear members,

KKK & TBH had just win their match. It shows that they are able to bounce back after the defeat. Well done, guys!

From:
Ayu

Do you have the scoreline for Nairul & Jeslyn Pang?

Ya-lah, they supposed to have started playing 1st, at 8.20 pm

You heard that from?? It's not showing in tourney software

Dear eaglehelang,

It is already update in the tournament software. I just checked it.

From:
Ayu

Dear members,

CTF & LWW wins after beating OSH & TBS.

From:
Ayu

Dear members,

KKK & TBH will meet CTF & LWW in semis.

From:
Ayu

yup, so this is probably as far as KKK/TBH will go.
CTF/LWW have shown much better form recently.

GTC/LWF and OBS/TSH will also be an interesting match, hmmmm, i reckon the former will take this.

LCW should have no problems against roslin, TCS vs YKB will be a close match. if TCS had an easier match today, i would have predicted a win for him, but who knows? let see if he can step up to the plate and prove he really has what it takes to be in the senior squad.

Dear members,

KKK & TBH will meet CTF & LWW in semis.

From:
Ayu

Tricky, looks like uncles may just take the title, they dropped 1 game to BJSS pair but seems to know all their junior's gameplan well.

Gan/Lin vs TBS/Ong would be very interesting, TBS/Ong scoreline was only 21-9 in 2nd game with uncles, dunno what happened. Gan/Lin seems to be fired up to prove themselves after no so good results in Europe.

Dear members,

KKK & TBH had just win their match. It shows that they are able to bounce back after the defeat. Well done, guys!

From:
Ayu

you're making like the have just won a match against CY/FHF........:D:D:D:D

Tricky, looks like uncles may just take the title, they dropped 1 game to BJSS pair but seems to know all their junior's gameplan well.

Gan/Lin vs TBS/Ong would be very interesting, TBS/Ong scoreline was only 21-9 in 2nd game with uncles, dunno what happened. Gan/Lin seems to be fired up to prove themselves after no so good results in Europe.

Uncles will give way to KKK/TBH to show elderly love...........:D

I love to watch the matchup between LWF/GTC vs OSH/TBS. I think Robert and Partner will win.

In terms of KKK/TBH vs LWW/CTF.. i believe the young guns will win.

KKK/TBH and LWF/GTC should win!

Uncles will give way to KKK/TBH to show elderly love...........:D

RLOL, kah kah, uncles still got a lot of fire in them, they'll show the young guns what experience means.

Gan/Lin looks like will win over TBS/Ong

Aiya, when you are in uncle/auntie category; you will show some mercies to the young guns when time is right! What KKK/TBH need now is to handle their pressures and overcome their mental weakness. A title in this tournament will boost their confidence a little bit........

Hey..The mixed double match start already..Tan/Woon leading with 11-8 in the first set..

Guys..Tan/Woon win the first set with 23-21 over Lim/Ng..

so who's at the stadium today?

so who's at the stadium today?
Hmm....I receive the sms of results from our member samuel who watch live in the stadium today..:)

Now LKW/NHL leading with 11-7 in the second set...

Hmm....I receive the sms of results from our member samuel who watch live in the stadium today..:)

so kah? that lucky boy .... the MD and MS events later should be interesting to watch, i hope he's taking pictures for us.

Now the XD match going to rubber game...LKW/NHL win the second set with 21-14..

Samuel is live commentator & Jessica site updater, he he. Thanks all

LKW/NHL win 21-19 in the rubber game..

how's tee jing yi now?

how's tee jing ye now?
Not sure..Samuel go out for dinner already..:rolleyes:

Not sure..Samuel go out for dinner already..:rolleyes:
Dear Jessica,

Tee Jing Yi wins and Julia wins.

From:
Ayu

Dear members,

Tee Jing Yi will meet Julia Wong in the final on tomorrow

TCS win the first set with 21-9..LCW also win with 21-9 first set..TCS attack well...

TCS leading with 11-8 in the second game now..

TCS win the first set with 21-9..LCW also win with 21-9 first set..TCS attack well...
Dear Jessica,

Thank you for your information.

From:
Ayu

Dear Jessica,

Thank you for your information.

From:
Ayu
You are welcome..:):)

TCS leading with 11-8 in the second game now..
Dear Jessica,

How is LCW match? What is the scoreline now?

From:
Ayu

kak ayu is always so formal!
:)

LCW leading with 11-4 in the second game..

LCW leading Roslin with 15-8 as Roslin no idea already..And LCW win the match..

LCW leading with 11-4 in the second game..

Who took the first set?

Who took the first set?
Lee Chong Wei took the first set..:)

TCS lost the second set with 21-17 and now go to rubber game..

Lee Chong Wei took the first set..:)

I should have referred to your previous post. Thanks anyway!

According to tourney software, scoreline was 21-9, 21-10 to LCW. Roslin is normally a fighter, dunno what happen.

TCS leading with 11-7 in the third set..

According to tourney software, scoreline was 21-9, 21-10 to LCW. Roslin is normally a fighter, dunno what happen.
Don't know..Samuel says Roslin was out of idea..:)

According to tourney software, scoreline was 21-9, 21-10 to LCW. Roslin is normally a fighter, dunno what happen.

Fighter who is old and out of gas perhaps :confused:

Don't know..Samuel says Roslin was out of idea..:)

It's ok, Samuel can give his thoughts/analysis when he logs online later on.:)

Fighter who is old and out of gas perhaps :confused:

Roslin dragged Lin Dan to 3 sets in recent months, maybe local tourney, he just use 3/4 power, next week must 'fight' in India Open GP Gold some more.

haha
lee chong wei teached roslin a lesson:)

Tan Chun Seang won!!

21-9 17-21 21-11

in 50 minutes

TCS win the decider game with 21-11..YKB lost focus middle of the game..

Samuel says LCW and TCS win the matches by their wonderful netplay..

Sorry guys..Have to go out now..Hope someone can post the remaining results here..

TCS must be happy to be 'meeting' LCW tommorrow.
Good TCS aka monkey

TCS must be happy to be 'meeting' LCW tommorrow.
Good TCS aka monkey

Lets hope TCS could give a good fight to prove that he is the future of Malaysia Singles........

TCS must be happy to be 'meeting' LCW tommorrow.
Good TCS aka monkey

Why do we refer TCS as monkey? Is it the way he plays? His look? (picture pls) or He acts like one? We use to call YKH (Yap Kim Hock) as little monkey due his fast and furious style and perhaps his look too...

Wow, Lydia Cheah/ Tee Jing Yi just won over seniors Julia Wong/Anita. And Tee just played WS around 1 hour bf that. Interesting since Lydia & Tee play WS not WD.

KOO and TAN take first set 21-14 against CHOONG and LEE uncle

Ya,I think that Tee Jing Yi is a genius player,a rising star for malaysia women, who has Tee Jing Yi's picture,please post it

Koo-Tan leading 11-7 now

Koo-Tan leading 11-7 now
Dear Carine,

Please keep the scoreline update.

From:
Ayu

KOO and TAN take first set 21-14 against CHOONG and LEE uncle

Do your friends at the stadium have TBS/Ong vs Gan/Lin scores?

Ya,I think that Tee Jing Yi is a genius player,a rising star for malaysia women, who has Tee Jing Yi's picture,please post it


http://thestar.com.my/archives/2008/3/28/sports/s_70lydia.jpg

http://thestar.com.my/sports/story.asp?file=/2008/3/28/sports/20771576&sec=sports

Source : The Star, 28 March 2008
there you go, Tee JY should be the front girl, I recognize the tall Lydia Cheah at the back.

koo tan 21-14 11-7 leading choong lee

Chong/Lee took 2nd set 21-18

wah, uncles made a comeback eh, 11-7 down to 21-18 up.

Chong/Lee took 2nd set 21-18

Yup, that's their style....lost 1st, come back 2nd set (sometimes too late), & a very good chance to win the decider!

Koo-Tan leading 11-6...hope dey cn win it in the end

Dear members,

Please update the latest scoreline for both matches?

Thank You.

From:
Ayu

wah, uncles made a comeback eh, 11-7 down to 21-18 up.

Yup, that's their style....lost 1st, come back 2nd set (sometimes too late), & a very good chance to win the decider!

Epahroditus, I thought you said uncles will show "elderly' love, he he. Told you uncles still got fire, they not nervous when facing their juniors wan.

Well... in form uncles almost beat in form KKK/TBH in Macau last year. Never know about uncles.

Koo-Tan leading 11-6...
Dear Carine,

Thank you, Carine. Are you in the stadium?

From:
Ayu

Dear Carine,

Thank you, Carine. Are you in the stadium?

From:
Ayu

no,my friend in the stadium SMS me wan.

no,my friend in the stadium SMS me wan.

You took over from Jessica eh?

Epahroditus, I thought you said uncles will show "elderly' love, he he. Told you uncles still got fire, they not nervous when facing their juniors wan.

Well... in form uncles almost beat in form KKK/TBH in Macau last year. Never know about uncles.

They will show their "elderly love" in the 3rd set :D. In Macau, they almost did, but they choked....that's their style too!

Ong/Tan took 1st set 30-28

Ong/Tan took 1st set 30-28

wow, what a score .... too bad we won't get to see any videos ...

They will show their "elderly love" in the 3rd set :D. In Macau, they almost did, but they choked....that's their style too!

Uncles will need to get rid of this 'style' during their last OG. Time for them shed bad habits, going to retire mah. Better retire in good 'style'.
In a few min, we'll know if your 'theory' is correct. :D:D

finally koo and tan take match with 21-14,18-21,21-15 score

Dear members,

KKK & TBH win 21-15 in rubber game.

From:
Ayu

Dear members,

KKK & TBH win 21-15 in rubber game.

From:
Ayu

Eaglehelang, see I told you...haha

finally koo and tan take match with 21-14,18-21,21-15 score

phew! Dunno why they can play uncles better than Gan/Lin, havent played them in tourney I suppose.
Epap, your "elderly" love theory came true.

How's TBS/Ong vs Gan/Lin going ?

finally koo and tan take match with 21-14,18-21,21-15 score
Dear Wonderful_wmc,

Keep us update on the other match.

Thank You.

From:
Ayu

Eaglehelang, see I told you...haha

You must be Msian in US, right? So in tune with Msian players 'style'

You must be Msian in US, right? So in tune with Msian players 'style'

Eaglehelang,
Yup, M'sia uncle in US! Generally, M'sia players are lack of "killer instinct" and do not have "finishing touch". Thus far, only LCW and KKK/TBH have showed some improvements on those!

phew! Dunno why they can play uncles better than Gan/Lin, havent played them in tourney I suppose.
Epap, your "elderly" love theory came true.

How's TBS/Ong vs Gan/Lin going ?

be careful, someone might start a 'Rexy admits to match fixing' thread ...
:rolleyes:

Eaglehelang,
Yup, M'sia uncle in US! Generally, M'sia players are lack of "killer instinct" and do not have "finishing touch". Thus far, only LCW and KKK/TBH have showed some improvements on those!

KKK/TBH seem to have lost the touch of late though ...

be careful, someone might start a 'Rexy admits to match fixing' thread ...
:rolleyes:

Don't worry, if there is any match fixing, it is between uncles and KKK/TBH....hahaha!

Gan/Lin took 2nd set 21-19 n now in rubber game

Eaglehelang,
Yup, M'sia uncle in US! Generally, M'sia players are lack of "killer instinct" and do not have "finishing touch". Thus far, only LCW and KKK/TBH have showed some improvements on those!

You certainly dont sound uncle like in your posts, :D. Thought I was dealing with a young man here. If you are uncle as in fastdrop or Loh's age, I'll call you uncle.
KKK/TBH have to prove themselves after the recent bad performances, KKK kena blasting, and of course the lost to 5th senior MD pair Gan/Lin on the 2nd day of this tourney.

KKK/TBH seem to have lost the touch of late though ...

Agreed! They have put too much pressures on themselves after being world #1. However, they are the only doubles who could finish and win titles like they did last year.

Dear Ayu,

Gan Teik Chai and Lin Woon Hui was win the second set with 21-19.So it's now third set.First set tbs and osh win 30-28.

From:
wonderful_wmc

You certainly dont sound uncle like in your posts, :D. Thought I was dealing with a young man here. If you are uncle as in fastdrop or Loh's age, I'll call you uncle.
KKK/TBH have to prove themselves after the recent bad performances, KKK kena blasting, and of course the lost to 5th senior MD pair Gan/Lin on the 2nd day of this tourney.

Eaglehelang,
Uncle with passion and a young heart! Lets put it this way, Yap Kim Hock was my junior in high school :eek:

how u all know the score?

Dear Ayu,

Gan Teik Chai and Lin Woon Hui was win the second set with 21-19.So it's now third set.First set tbs and osh win 30-28.

From:
wonderful_wmc

GTC/LWH will win.....

be careful, someone might start a 'Rexy admits to match fixing' thread ...
:rolleyes:

LOL, and we know who those ppl are... ha ha. If there's match fixing, KKK/TBH wouldnt have lost to Gan/Lin ;).
KKK/TBH know uncles game well enuf, having played them more often in tourney than their other team mates, sound neutral enuf?

Don't worry, if there is any match fixing, it is between uncles and KKK/TBH....hahaha!

Nahhh, no match fixing, just uncles showing elderly love, according to your theory, kah kah.

Dear Ayu,

Gan Teik Chai and Lin Woon Hui was win the second set with 21-19.So it's now third set.First set tbs and osh win 30-28.

From:
wonderful_wmc

Dear wmc,

Thank you for your information.

From:
Ayu

LOL, and we know who those ppl are... ha ha. If there's match fixing, KKK/TBH wouldnt have lost to Gan/Lin ;).
KKK/TBH know uncles game well enuf, having played them more often in tourney than their other team mates, sound neutral enuf?



Nahhh, no match fixing, just uncles showing elderly love, according to your theory, kah kah.
Dear eaglehelang,

I think that it is not match fixing. Maybe the veterans are very tired after participating in the major tournaments. I think that they will go all out in ABC in Johore Bahru which will be held soon.

From:
Ayu

how u all know the score?

From sms that their buddies at the stadium send them. Our Samuel882 is there too.

GTC/LWH will win.....
You also becoming like Ayu, add nick in front like letter writing.
Yup, Gan/Lin need a win, at least a runner-up in sthing.

Huh? Yap Kim Hock was your junior? Oh yeah, YKH only 37 or 38. So, you not that old, I call those over 50 uncle, he he he.

Some here think KKK/TBH are lost cause for OG, since Rexy blew his top & wanted to replace them with Zakry/Fairuz aka Fuzzy (dont ask me why, but this nick fits Fairuz more). Now they are on probation.

Dear eaglehelang,

I think that it is not match fixing. Maybe the veterans are very tired after participating in the major tournaments. I think that they will go all out in ABC in Johore Bahru which will be held soon.

From:
Ayu

Relax Ayu, I support our players, as you know. Just some might mis-interpret & think uncles give chance to their troubled juniors. We await Samuel's 'report' on the Semis.

Why do we refer TCS as monkey? Is it the way he plays? His look? (picture pls) or He acts like one? We use to call YKH (Yap Kim Hock) as little monkey due his fast and furious style and perhaps his look too...
..here's one earlier thread where you'll find TCS' supposed nickname being mentioned; and yes, our yannie is the person to ask those queries..:p;):
http://www.badmintoncentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=45283&page=5

From sms that their buddies at the stadium send them. Our Samuel882 is there too.


You also becoming like Ayu, add nick in front like letter writing.
Yup, Gan/Lin need a win, at least a runner-up in sthing.

Huh? Yap Kim Hock was your junior? Oh yeah, YKH only 37 or 38. So, you not that old, I call those over 50 uncle, he he he.

Some here think KKK/TBH are lost cause for OG, since Rexy blew his top & wanted to replace them with Zakry/Fairuz aka Fuzzy (dont ask me why, but this nick fits Fairuz more). Now they are on probation.
Dear eaglehelang,

Why did you give Fairuz that nick name? And then how about Zakry?

From:
Fairuz sister in Singapore

Well...I am back..Thank You for those who update the scores..I am glad Koo/Tan win..They need to win this to bring back the touch.Their lost of form begin in last year ABC which they lost to uncles Choong/Lee in the final and hope this win today will bring back the powerful Koo/Tan..

From sms that their buddies at the stadium send them. Our Samuel882 is there too.


You also becoming like Ayu, add nick in front like letter writing.
Yup, Gan/Lin need a win, at least a runner-up in sthing.

Huh? Yap Kim Hock was your junior? Oh yeah, YKH only 37 or 38. So, you not that old, I call those over 50 uncle, he he he.

Some here think KKK/TBH are lost cause for OG, since Rexy blew his top & wanted to replace them with Zakry/Fairuz aka Fuzzy (dont ask me why, but this nick fits Fairuz more). Now they are on probation.

Hmmmmm.......good to know that :cool:

Finally ong/tan won ...21-13 for the 3rd set

Dear Ayu,

tbs and osh win over gtc and lwf with 30-28,19-21,21-13,they will faces koo and tan in the final on tomorrow.

from:
wonderful_wmc

Finally ong/tan won ...21-13 for the 3rd set
Dear Carine,

Thank you for your information. It will be interesting to watch the match between KKK & TBH verse OSH & TBS.

From:
Ayu

Dear ayu,

you can go to http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/matches.aspx?id=20074&y=2008&m=3&d=28
to see the score.

from:
wonderful_wmc

Dear Ayu,

tbs and osh win over gtc and lwf with 30-28,19-21,21-13,they will faces koo and tan in the final on tomorrow.

from:
wonderful_wmc
Dear wmc,

A big thank you for giving me the information.

From:
Ayu

Dear eaglehelang,

Why did you give Fairuz that nick name? And then how about Zakry?

From:
Fairuz sister in Singapore

Ask Yannie that too, it's the other members who gave them the nick - it's a combination of their names-> Fairuz & Zakry .
I nickname Zakry = Courageous Shortie, Zakry is shortie but bold, more agrressive, the risk taker of the pair. Fariuz is Fuzzy as in "blur", looks lost, has "nervous at crucial points" syndrome

Surprise, surprise, TBS/Ong came back strongly to win over their seniors.