congratulations to china`s mens and women`s team..:):)for winning the thomas and uber cup respectively..:rolleyes:;):p
after months and months and months of guessing who`s gonna win the thomas and uber cup, at last, we get to know the answers...;):rolleyes::D

we already know the answer long before the game, it's just that we hope miracle can happend and someone can sent CHN packing early.

yes...big congratulations to China!!!

we already know the answer long before the game, it's just that we hope miracle can happend and someone can sent CHN packing early.

We really did not... Even though CHN is the favourites both MAS and KOR was no easy wins for CHN.. IF we only switch 28-26 to 26-28 in the first game between bao and LHY.. it may have been a different match altogether :)

/T

Good job for China, I never expected Guo Zhendong and Xie Zhongbo to win but they did it.

I bet CY must be feeling bitter for not able to become the hero of the night. Poor CY. :p

TC cannot be won based on only either the outstanding MS or MD. China proved it again that a well balance MS and MD team is essential to win TC. Their MD deliver it says a lot about that.

TC cannot be won based on only either the outstanding MS or MD. China proved it again that a well balance MS and MD team is essential to win TC. Their MD deliver it says a lot about that.
I'd say China can win the TC based on their outstanding MS alone.
Their MS and MD wasn't that balance anyway, based on world ranking, or past records.

Anyway a good final presented by team China.
Bao suddenly shows that he shall not be left out as the contenders of the Beijing Gold medal. LD should really watch him out beside LCW and LHI.

Good job for China, I never expected Guo Zhendong and Xie Zhongbo to win but they did it.

I bet CY must be feeling bitter for not able to become the hero of the night. Poor CY. :p


Nah...bao bao is the one that's having a bitter day

IF CY/FHF won their MD against, KOR, guess who will be the one that seal the fate of the KOR team?

We WON! :D But still, I have to admit that it was a hard fight. Each country fought hard and well. Congratulations!

Hehehe congratulations China.... CY/FHF's loss was just a minor blip in the radar!
Like I said, I never had any doubts at all!

I honestly thought FHF/CY's loss was going to the turning point of the encounter. Bao stepped up big time and rescued the tie for CHN. As for Xie/Guo, especially Xie, they restored their faith in LYB selecting them after a poor showing in the SF.

As for the women, the NED scare will probably necessitate changes in the WS area with probably Wang Yihan getting more exposure. I'm afraid Jiang might get left behind in the shuffle.

CONGRATS CHN

For months, every other power houses' MDs are given free pts as even Fu/Cai are not that sharp these days. However, both in SF and Final, the CHN MD took the "sure point" from MAS & KOR, even after their own sure point LD lost in SF. Now, consider it's a good news for CHN, but rather a bad one for the rest.

The only warning is the CHN women team. Right now, they can still win fairly easily, but the "no way to lose" domination is slowly fading away. After OG, time to give more chances for young guns such as Wang Yihan, Wang Lin etc. However, with its rich history, I can see the new "4 golden flower" is in progress again. ;)

For months, every other power houses' MDs are given free pts as even Fu/Cai are not that sharp these days. However, both in SF and Final, the CHN MD took the "sure point" from MAS & KOR, even after their own sure point LD lost in SF. Now, consider it's a good news for CHN, but rather a bad one for the rest.

The only warning is the CHN women team. Right now, they can still win fairly easily, but the "no way to lose" domination is slowly fading away. After OG, time to give more chances for young guns such as Wang Yihan, Wang Lin etc. However, with its rich history, I can see the new "4 golden flower" is in progress again. ;)

Wang Yihan, yes. Wang Lin, no. Jiang is still better than Wang Lin. For some unfathomable reason, Wang Lin's badminton career has stalled.

it is good that LD had figured out how to beat PSH and erased any apprehension going into the OG. BCL also shown much gained experience and maturity since 2004 OG, and should also have the ability to take down PSH and LCW. LYB now should focus to expand cy/fhf game play dimension(as noted by jamesd20) and the second XD pair.

it is good that LD had figured out how to beat PSH and erased any apprehension going into the OG. BCL also shown much gained experience and maturity since 2004 OG, and should also have the ability to take down PSH and LCW. LYB now should focus to expand cy/fhf game play dimension(as noted by jamesd20) and the second XD pair.

Nah.. Bao Just won becuase he got a new racket :p (just joking, But it was fun to see him use the arc-10)

/Twobeer

congratulations!!

congratulations China team. :) it was a hard fought game all around. i have to say China deserved the win. Kudos to other teams for putting up a good fight though. :)

Yea...Congratz to China! It was a hard fought this time...but they did it...
Win it in a sensational way...^^

China badminton team shows they are still the best! Congratulation to them! I am extremely impressed with Bao's performance through out the matches.Some of his strokes are simply unbelievable. Also second MD has improved. Their win over korean second double is a big surprise to me. Even the commentator at ASTRO channel 816 bet on the korean at the beginning of the match.

Also, Congratulation to Korean and Malaysian for giving a good fight. Korean team is on the rise.Their team is still young and has a lot of upward potential. MAS team obviously need to bring up more young men single players. And they need to solve KKK/TBH problems. They are so talented but they have problems and they are struggling. We can't deny that.Positive side is Zakry and Tazari have been given the " baptism of fire" and they pass with flying colour!

Indonesian have good team, just too bad they did not perform good enough to lose out 0-3. They have young up coming players like Tomy, Simon and even Kurniawan.

OOh hoo I love badminton, Thomas cup and Uber cup! See you nest time!

Congrats to China for bagging both the Uber & Thomas Cups.

And credit to LYB for running a tight ship.

China have prove it that they still can win TC even in yellowish girly outfit...:D

actually their strategies work that is to distract opponent focus with their outfit..

yeah congrats to the chinese team.

I really thought they were on the back foot since Korea has a strong MD team and a potent MS team. However Hwang Ji Man and Lee Jae Jin failed to deliver. And LD came back in form after a loss to Lee Choong Wei.

Yeah, CHN team once again proves to become the best in this prestigious team competition. Well done! However, KOR Thomas team is also incredible who has made sensational run en route to finale and forced CHN to fight hard yesterday.

From what I've observed throughout the finals, there are many MS player wich can mount a serious challenge to China Gold in OG08
1. Lee CW - No doubt about that, he is the only one who able to defeat LD
2. PSH - He will be back strongly for sure in the OG
3. Peter Gade - He played an excellent match vs PSH : Match of the tournament !
We can simply discount of BCL chances becoz if he were to draw against LD , I m pretty sure LYB will "instruct: Bao to lost :(

From what I've observed throughout the finals, there are many MS player wich can mount a serious challenge to China Gold in OG08
1. Lee CW - No doubt about that, he is the only one who able to defeat LD
2. PSH - He will be back strongly for sure in the OG
3. Peter Gade - He played an excellent match vs PSH : Match of the tournament !
We can simply discount of BCL chances becoz if he were to draw against LD , I m pretty sure LYB will "instruct: Bao to lost :(

Wrong thread. This really should be in the OG section

Congratz to China team for the Thomas and Uber Cup.

For the Indonesian's Uber team, i a proud of you girl....Keep On rock'in

Congratz to China team for the Thomas and Uber Cup 2008

For the Indonesian's Uber team, congrat .. all of u do a good job ...

and I got Guo Zhen Dong's shirt...hehe..he passed it to me his wet shirt...very nice guy

..it's all washed, cleaned and dried, the next time we play....;)

Congratz to China...:)

Wang Yihan, yes. Wang Lin, no. Jiang is still better than Wang Lin. For some unfathomable reason, Wang Lin's badminton career has stalled.

The difference btw Wang Yihan and other juniors is her spirit. She fought to death to the last second. I was watching one of her games in youtube, oh boy, talking about the killer eyes at the end of the match. This is the "thing" you need to have, if you want to climb up to the top.

I believe Wang Lin's game took a step back, maybe due to injuries? :rolleyes: I agree that her current form is not up to Jiang's. However, with ZN's retirement is to the door, Wang Lin's age is her advantage. Even Xie is 25/26 range, and I doubt she can last as long as ZN. Therefore, there will be a few spots "emptied" out in WS team, and Wang Lin should still be a front runner. ;)

congratz to china team~^^

When it comes to team competition, China's clutch! Congratz!

Congratulations to CHN for winning both Thomas and Uber Cup.

Congratulations to MAS and KOR for keeping CHN honest in the Thomas Cup campaign. Both teams had the chance to win, both missed it due to players off-form.

Congratulations to INA for reaching Uber final, and NED for giving CHN such a massive jolt .....

at least MAS did gave china thomas cup team a tough fight for the money..:)

congratulation..........!

I used to dislike the dominance of China in TC/UC. I was even hoping Korea to win the TC. This time somehow..I feel moved and overwhelmed..now i understand why they always win..not only their technical skill but more importantly the Team Spirit, the fighting spirit for the pride of their nation.
Especially touched of GZD/XZB's win..they fought all out for their homeground's earthquake victim.

Just realised this thread.Bit late of course.

But Congrats China.im happy u beat Korea.
see u in the next Thomas Cup.u always give us good game.So do the last semi.

China badminton team shows they are still the best! Congratulation to them! I am extremely impressed with Bao's performance through out the matches.Some of his strokes are simply unbelievable. Also second MD has improved. Their win over korean second double is a big surprise to me. Even the commentator at ASTRO channel 816 bet on the korean at the beginning of the match.


me too...
a big surprise for china fans

Good job for China, I never expected Guo Zhendong and Xie Zhongbo to win but they did it.

I bet CY must be feeling bitter for not able to become the hero of the night. Poor CY. :p

why LYB appointed CY as china 3rd ms, rather than CJ?

I'd say China can win the TC based on their outstanding MS alone.
Their MS and MD wasn't that balance anyway, based on world ranking, or past records.


fu/cai & guo/xie had already proved that they have a significant contribution to china's success.

why LYB appointed CY as china 3rd ms, rather than CJ?

Well in my opinion, Chen Jin was looking a little shaky in the match against Hafiz. He was choking on shots that were relatively easy. THough he did win the game eventually, he wasn't completely consistent and he looked well ... shaky. Chen Yu ,on the other hand, tends to be a consistent "I don't care but I'll do my best". While he isn't as aggressive as Chen Jin, Chen Yu is much more consistent. That just my opinion anyways.