Anyone going to Hyderabad for the 2009 WC?

[cooler]

India wins bid to host 2009 World badminton Championship

JAISHREE BALASUBRAMANIAN KUALA LUMPUR, DEC 9 (PTI)

India today won the bid to stage the 2009 World Badminton Championship, paving the way for the country to host its first-ever world championship in an Olympic sport.

India won the bid to host the event after the International Badminton Federation decided in New Delhi's favour at its Council Meeting here.

Denmark and Macau, who were also in the race to host the championship, withdrew their candidature in favour of India.

"It will be the first ever world championship (except cricket) given to India to host in all Olympic sports put together," an elated V K Verma, President of the Badminton Association of India, who is also the Vice President of the International Badminton Federation, told PTI here.

Verma said the unanimous decision was taken by the IBF, which has 160 member countries, after a presentation by India highlighting the country's tourist attractions, its economic strength, its population base for such events, the proven credibility of Indian establishment and the government's full support for hosting a competition of such magnitude.

The championship is held annually and the hosts are announced four years in advance.

More than 500 sportsmen from 50 countries will take part in the championship in New Delhi scheduled for September 2009, he said.

"The Indian Olympic Association has acknowledged this event as a curtain raiser for the 2010 Commonwealth Games," the BAI President said.

[malayali]

woo hoo; I'll try to schedule my vacation to India during that time then....

[OTFK]

Good for India. I saw a young female single player from India during the WC2005. She was quite good. Hopefully, this will allow more participation of badminton in India.
I think this is great.

[DinkAlot]

woo hoo; I'll try to schedule my vacation to India during that time then....

Yes, good deal. I may try to do that too. I love Indian food. :D

[malayali]

do you like all that spicy stuff ?? :)
You know what I recently found out; Indonasian food is very similar to Indian food ...

Yes, good deal. I may try to do that too. I love Indian food. :D

[DinkAlot]

do you like all that spicy stuff ?? :)
You know what I recently found out; Indonasian food is very similar to Indian food ...

Errrr...Except for spicy, Indian food is not similar to Indo food. At least not for me. :D But I love both foods.

[**KZ**]

my granduncle once went to india..his trip was scheduled for 2 weeks..but he came back in 2 days..:D

[cooler]

Fri Sep 19, 7:03 AM ET

NEW DELHI (AFP) - The 2009 world badminton championships have been shifted from the Indian capital of New Delhi to the southern city of Hyderabad, an official said on Friday.

The change was made due to the delay in renovation work being carried out at the Siri Fort Sports Complex in New Delhi, which is also the venue for the Commonwealth Games in 2010.

"Hyderabad has excellent badminton facilities and will be a good place to hold the world championships," Indian badminton chief V.K. Verma said.

"The world body approved the change after we told them the New Delhi stadium may not be ready in time."

The world championships are scheduled for August 10-16 next year

[ctjcad]

..will host 2 baddy tourneys next yr.:cool: The 1st is the India Open GP Gold and will be followed by the World Championships...Hmm, i wonder who will represent BC in the WC???....Oldhand, perhaps??..:confused:

[malayali]

& as per my current schedule, I will be in India during that time frame....
yeah!!!!!!

Fri Sep 19, 7:03 AM ET

NEW DELHI (AFP) - The 2009 world badminton championships have been shifted from the Indian capital of New Delhi to the southern city of Hyderabad, an official said on Friday.

The change was made due to the delay in renovation work being carried out at the Siri Fort Sports Complex in New Delhi, which is also the venue for the Commonwealth Games in 2010.

"Hyderabad has excellent badminton facilities and will be a good place to hold the world championships," Indian badminton chief V.K. Verma said.

"The world body approved the change after we told them the New Delhi stadium may not be ready in time."

The world championships are scheduled for August 10-16 next year

[Cheung]

That's great to know it's confirmed.

[ctjcad]

& as per my current schedule, I will be in India during that time frame....
yeah!!!!!!
..will you lead the charge for a possible BC get-together during next yr's WC??...:);)

[malayali]

I sure can & will be more than happy to do it. How many guys do you think would be going?


..will you lead the charge for a possible BC get-together during next yr's WC??...:);)

[ctjcad]

..ask our Oldhand to come and perhaps assist you...;)

How many are coming??.....

Well, alas, perhaps this could tempt the rest of the BCers to come and could be the setting of BC's WC's get-together? see pics in thread below (he did a promotional tour & surveyed the place recently) :cool:
http://www.badmintoncentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=57898

[malayali]

Where is Mr Oldhand??? havent heard from him in a while..

[drifit]

Yes, good deal. I may try to do that too. I love Indian food. :D


Errrr...Except for spicy, Indian food is not similar to Indo food. At least not for me. :D But I love both foods.
you should pay a feasting visit to Malaysia then.........;)

[george@chongwei]

Where is Mr Oldhand??? havent heard from him in a while..
our oldhand must be very busy lately with his business:p:D

[malayali]

Well, his primary order of business is taking care of BCF. No slacking!!!! :)

our oldhand must be very busy lately with his business:p:D

[Oldhand]

Sigh!
Right now, there's too much stacked in both my work and travel folders :(

Although I'd love to be there, I don't have the faintest idea right now if I'll be able to attend the 2009 WC in India... in any case, there's plenty of time to decide :p

Of course, it will be great fun to go :)

[oligi]

I plan to backpack to Hyderabad this summer
and wish to watch the tournament at the same time
Is anyone interested too?
and is there any ticketing information of the tournament?
I hope to watch for free:D

[suetyan]

I think there will be some BC members are going.
You wanted to watch for free???
But there is not 'free lunch' in this world :D

[Oldhand]

If you can get yourself a letter from your national badminton association to the Indian hosts (the organisers), a free visitor's pass will be easy to secure :)

[rwg05]

Hi oligi, I too am planning to go to Hyderabad - although I'm not sure at the moment.

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Oops...sorry thought this was the thread for the Indian Open, though ya I may make a trip for the World Championships as well

[ctjcad]

..one BC member from the U.S. will be making his vacation trip to India, this yr, and he mentioned he will be attending the WC:) He goes by the name of malayali, but for some reason he hasn't passed by this sub-forum, yet..

[avataar]

Confirmed BCer's at the World's this year:

> avataar

lets see how this list fill up....

[oligi]

I think there will be some BC members are going.
You wanted to watch for free???
But there is not 'free lunch' in this world :D

haha... i don't expect "free lunch"...
but nothing heard about the ticketing information..
even for the india open coming nxt month,
there's nothing on the "BAI" official website...
it seems everything is still unsure

[oligi]

Hi oligi, I too am planning to go to Hyderabad - although I'm not sure at the moment.
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Oops...sorry thought this was the thread for the Indian Open, though ya I may make a trip for the World Championships as well

hi rwg.. perhaps we can meet that time
btw, do you know where's the " Gouch Bouli Indoor Stadium"?
that's where india open will be held
i think the wbc will probably be held there
is it easy to get there?

[oligi]

Confirmed BCer's at the World's this year:

> avataar
lets see how this list fill up....

I'm about 70% sure so far. :p

[rwg05]

hi rwg.. perhaps we can meet that time
btw, do you know where's the " Gouch Bouli Indoor Stadium"?
that's where india open will be held
i think the wbc will probably be held there
is it easy to get there?
no clue - I've never been to Hyderabad, though I think its about an hours drive from the city (which is what players at last year's India Open were complaining about)

[Oldhand]

hi rwg.. perhaps we can meet that time
btw, do you know where's the "Gouch Bouli Indoor Stadium"?
that's where india open will be held
i think the wbc will probably be held there
is it easy to get there?


no clue - I've never been to Hyderabad, though I think its about an hours drive from the city (which is what players at last year's India Open were complaining about)

The location is not Gouch Bouli.
It is correctly: Gachibowli.

Gachibowli is a software township - it's one of the biggest Asian IT centres.
It's actually a suburb of Hyderabad - so, it is just another 'city drive'.

The place is home to several top-rung educational institutions, software majors and financial giants.

These include the University of Hyderabad, the ISB (Indian School of Business), the IIIT (International Institute of Information Technology), Microsoft IDC, Wipro, CA, Infosys, NVIDIA, CMC, Franklin Templeton, UBS and Bank of America.

Gachibowli has world-class sporting infrastructure and is also the regional sports development centre.

It has several large stadia, including one for athletics, one for hockey and one for indoor sports... and this is where the Indian Open and the World Championships will be held.

Have fun :)

[abedeng]

Yup, it is Gachibowli. With pretty good access via MMRT trains and buses.

Am now looking at accomodation and flight availability, plus my schedules, of course.

The stadium though can only accommodate 4000 pax, wonder if tickets will be an issue ...... :(

[malayali]

Hey, I missed this thread completely. Yes, I will be going to India this summer & it should be around the same time as the WC. Nothing finalized yet but working with the boss(wife) to chart out the details!!!!

[oligi]

yes yes... i'll be there too
see you guys!!!
btw... tickets??
hv to book first??

[avataar]

might be making it to the GP event there in a few days. will give u all a round up of the facility and access..

[svgrao]

I have already booked my flight tickets to be in Hyd in August for the WC.

Waiting on info regarding the tickets for the venue.

[abedeng]

Yup, like avataar, I might be paying a weekend visit there during India Open to check out the, ahem, "walking distances" ....... Wakakakaka

My estimate,the venue is about 4 kms from my target "base camp".

[Nightbird]

It is an awesome place and Hyderabad is known for its authentic food and mannerism..
Be prepared for hot summer days though..

[avataar]

Yup, like avataar, I might be paying a weekend visit there during India Open to check out the, ahem, "walking distances" ....... Wakakakaka

My estimate,the venue is about 4 kms from my target "base camp".


abedeng, lets catch up if you make it to to the event this weekend. a mini BC get together

[abedeng]

abedeng, lets catch up if you make it to to the event this weekend. a mini BC get together

Heh, heh. It would be a "very mini" BC get together ......:p

Will be arriving Friday morning via Chennai, just in time for the q-finals action onwards. Returning Monday early morning direct to Kuala Lumpur.

[huangkwokhau]

It is an awesome place and Hyderabad is known for its authentic food and mannerism..
Be prepared for hot summer days though..
hm....what do you mean by " mannerism "?:D:D

[huangkwokhau]

I heard that this event, not been looked forward by most players...I guess it might be related to food.....

[avataar]

I heard that this event, not been looked forward by most players...I guess it might be related to food.....

yep the food is and will be a problem for most foreign players. no noodles available easily in hyderabad

[huangkwokhau]

yep the food is and will be a problem for most foreign players. no noodles available easily in hyderabad
seriously..I think players should try to eat Indian food to get used to it..I love Indian food, myself..especially Garlic bread....I know INA players will bring their own rice cooker and some " Food" or instant noodle..

[avataar]

well LCW has strong opinions after his IO experience.

http://sports.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Other-Sports/Badminton/Lee_tells_India_to_improve_conditions_/articleshow/4318222.cms

frankly,
food is sometimes used as an excuse many of the times by foreign players/teams across sports when they play in India but it is part of the experience of overcoming and adapting to conditions when you play anywhere abroad.
players were freezing Korea during the KO Super Series but they participated & performed....

as far as umpiring standards are concerned - yes improvements can be made. the current tournament features 2 senior Indian international umpires - Girish Natu & Arpinder Singh. The other umpires are all National level umpires certified by the BAI and have been consistently umpiring tournaments in the domestic circuit.
the issue is with line judges and this issue is not alien at even high intl level events case in point being the debate abt line calls during the china opens

[huangkwokhau]

BWF may call 10 international line jedges for this BIG event like Thomas/Uber Cup, Sudirman and Olympic...

[Joyous]

[quote=avataar;1130720]well LCW has strong opinions after his IO experience.
frankly,
food is sometimes used as an excuse many of the times by foreign players/teams across sports when they play in India but it is part of the experience of overcoming and adapting to conditions when you play anywhere abroad.
players were freezing Korea during the KO Super Series but they participated & performed....


The Europeans & the Orientals will have a bigger issue with food adaption. Frankly I think Malaysians will have the least problem as Indian cuisine is easily available in Malaysia, unless you talk of hygiene which can be a issue in any country where roadside stalls and hawkers are concerned.

India is an interesting nation & hopefully, all will turn all good in the WC 09.

[pjswift]

well LCW has strong opinions after his IO experience.

http://sports.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Other-Sports/Badminton/Lee_tells_India_to_improve_conditions_/articleshow/4318222.cms

frankly,
food is sometimes used as an excuse many of the times by foreign players/teams across sports when they play in India but it is part of the experience of overcoming and adapting to conditions when you play anywhere abroad.
players were freezing Korea during the KO Super Series but they participated & performed....

as far as umpiring standards are concerned - yes improvements can be made. the current tournament features 2 senior Indian international umpires - Girish Natu & Arpinder Singh. The other umpires are all National level umpires certified by the BAI and have been consistently umpiring tournaments in the domestic circuit.
the issue is with line judges and this issue is not alien at even high intl level events case in point being the debate abt line calls during the china opens
Between freezing weather and food poisoning, I would say one can do something about the weather in keeping warm but food poisoning when it strikes,there's not much besides medication and hope that the process will ride out before one's match.My badminton kaki who had it once said acute physical weakness followed his unfortunate bout so he had to give his badminton a miss that day.So credit should be given to the WR1 for staying on court despite his misery and greater credit to the WJC for being able to seize the opportunity to make early history.
Food is an important element for an important match.Why do you think PG brings his breakfast packs from home?It makes sense for INA team to bring their own instant food packs and maybe MAS too.If I were going to India, I would pack bottled water from home to last the tournament as a first priority.This is a simple but essential option.
For IO, it's expected to have line judges of the China Open substandard but for WC ,that's just not good enough. Last year some line judges were ready to spoil the finals but the umpires were excellent and overruled promptly to stop the rot.I can't say most of the international BWF umpires have that level of mental alertness to overrule.
Whether the organisers are going to put in the effort to right complaints is their choice.But they have to remember the WC is gonna have global badminton coverage and is an excellent opportunity to showcase India or mess up its image.I would get the India Tourism Board as a sponsor to help finance some problems since it's an excellent platform to extend their mileage.(Badminton fans have money;the difference is they spend big in a quiet way.)
As for LCW,it's ridiculous to say that some will skip WC for fear of food poisoning.Would he, would LD? JUst be prepared for the worst and hope for the best.I would even bring 'bak kwa' and cream crackers as snacks on top of the bottled water and order KFC and eat the chicken minus the yummy skin for good measure.
Sometimes LCW does not know he's tired physically when he is.R1 exits is the best way to force him to take an unscheduled holiday.Then he will be ready for worse hazards than food poisoning in WC in August.

[ctjcad]

..I love Indian food, myself..especially Garlic bread....
..i heard there are several very good Indian restaurants in & around the West L.A., Santa Monica, Culver City areas. Perhaps we can swing by and try out @ one of those establishments, one of these days..;)

...frankly,
food is sometimes used as an excuse many of the times by foreign players/teams across sports when they play in India but it is part of the experience of overcoming and adapting to conditions when you play anywhere abroad.
...

...
The Europeans & the Orientals will have a bigger issue with food adaption. Frankly I think Malaysians will have the least problem as Indian cuisine is easily available in Malaysia, unless you talk of hygiene which can be a issue in any country where roadside stalls and hawkers are concerned.

India is an interesting nation & hopefully, all will turn all good in the WC 09.

...
Food is an important element for an important match.Why do you think PG brings his breakfast packs from home?It makes sense for INA team to bring their own instant food packs and maybe MAS too.If I were going to India, I would pack bottled water from home to last the tournament as a first priority.This is a simple but essential option.
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..i've been thinking about these 2 factors, as the WC is approaching. Not only with the food, but the environment/temperature. Considering the WC, this yr, will be played in an environment where it will most likely favor the SE Asian players, i do hope players from the Northern latitude countries will be prepared. I know India is nowhere near the SE Asian region, but to an extent i thought abt LinDan, who in the past has had troubles playing and competing in SE Asian region (except in M'sia). That's why, IMO, LCW stands a chance & should really be prepared for the WC.

[Nightbird]

hm....what do you mean by " mannerism "?:D:D

Hyderabadians are known to be very soft spoken and well behaved.Also "Biryani" is very popular in Hyderabad.

[avataar]

think this will make for good reading:


Come to Hyderabad! - Dev S Sukumar.DNA

Those who can make it to Hyderabad for the World Championships should not miss the opportunity, for the city is a fascinating place.

Pi Hongyan, looking around her team hotel on the outskirts of Hyderabad, asked if there were any interesting places close by. The team hotel is in the middle of a rocky place that has been ripped apart to make way for new constructions. Told that the city was an hour away, Hongyan looked surprised and said: "So, basically we are in the middle of nowhere?"

Those who can take the trouble of the one-hour journey will find that Hyderabad is easily among the most vibrant cities in India -- a raucous, colourful place that can be fascinating for both Indians and outsiders. The city flaunts both its kingly past and technological present, and bears the stamp of various cultures that have inhabited it. Much of its Mughal legacy is still visible in the old city, and a walk through its narrow bylanes is really a trip through time.

Among the many monuments are Charminar, a memorial in the centre of the old city. The place comes alive at night, with hawkers and vendors selling the most unusual stuff. The most arresting feature of Hyderabad is the glittter at night... bangle-sellers, jewellers, cloth merchants all adding to the sparkle.

Do not miss a visit to one of the many 'Irani tea houses' around the minar. Hyderabadi tea is unlike any other -- it is a thick, milky concoction that one can nurse for an hour. Hyderabadis love their tea houses. No place in India has so many, and you will find people at these tea houses at every time of the day and late into the night. Hyderabad's tea houses serve the purpose of pubs and inns elsewhere -- people sit around and gossip over their tea and Irani biscuits.

Hyderabad is also famous for its biriyani and other Mughal cuisine, and has a reputation as a city of pearls. It is a great place for shoppers, and equally for those who are interested in cultures. Hyderabad, to some extent, has managed the tricky task of retaining the past and yet embracing the future.
Visitors, though, should be prepared for vast crowds in the market-places, and insane traffic! The auto (tuk-tuk) drivers here are the craziest in India, perhaps in the world -- they drive at heart-stopping speeds, weaving past pedestrians, cyclists and other vehicles with less than an inch to manoevre -- all the time, of course, turning back to talk to passengers, and guiding the auto with one hand and holding a mobile phone in the other! Those who have a taste for adventure need not go sky-jumping or rock-climbing -- they can hitch a ride on one of the autos.

Badminton players tend to miss much of this, because events are held at the Gachibowli stadium nearly 15km away. The stadium is part of a sports complex that came up some six years ago outside Hyderabad. The new city has grown around Gachibowli, and one can live there without ever having to come to the city. But the new city has no charms of its own -- it is dependent on the IT economy and the place is full of concrete structures built over what was once rocky outcrop.

The first India Open in 2007 was cancelled because of twin blasts that rocked the city a week earlier. The 2008 India Open went ahead without any mishaps. Concerns have been expressed about the World Championships -- but visitors should free themselves of all anxieties. The perpetrators of the 2007 blasts have been arrested and hopefully we have heard the last of them. Besides, Gachibowli is too far away from Hyderabad for any such incident to affect it. Security at the India Open has been tight -- with gun-toting security men frisking everybody, including journalists.

Book your tickets for the World C'ships!

[OneToughBirdie]

[quote=pjswift;1130988]If I were going to India, I would pack bottled water from home to last the tournament as a first priority.This is a simple but essential option.
You may not be able to bring bottled water aboard a plane these days;)
I would even bring 'bak kwa' and cream crackers as snacks on top of the bottled water and order KFC and eat the chicken minus the yummy skin for good measure.
The 'yummy skin' is the best part of the KFC, people kill for that!:D
A friend of mine who actually work in one of the chicken farms that breed chicks for KFC told me that if you seen the wierd looking chicks you would not touch KFC and that kills the yummy skin and all for me:crying:

[george@chongwei]

BWF may call 10 international line jedges for this BIG event like Thomas/Uber Cup, Sudirman and Olympic...
what?? just 10??:eek:
i'm afraid it's not gonna enough:(

[Pemuda]

If I were going to India, I would pack bottled water from home to last the tournament as a first priority.This is a simple but essential option.
You may not be able to bring bottled water aboard a plane these days;)
I would even bring 'bak kwa' and cream crackers as snacks on top of the bottled water and order KFC and eat the chicken minus the yummy skin for good measure.
The 'yummy skin' is the best part of the KFC, people kill for that!:D
A friend of mine who actually work in one of the chicken farms that breed chicks for KFC told me that if you seen the wierd looking chicks you would not touch KFC and that kills the yummy skin and all for me:crying:

What is 'bak kwa'??

I think for this coming WC, LCW rather than bringing his usual organic vitamin E face moisturizing cream, face whitening cream, neck n face tightening cream, anti aging face cream, cleanser, microfiber hair wrap etc , he ought to bring along 2 cartons of Mamee noodles, 1 carton of Yeo Hiap Seng's curry chicken, 200 sticks of frozen chicken satay and ketupat, 10 cartons of Alpine mineral water, 20 cans each of Campbell chicken n beef soup, 10 cans of sardines .............................. and maybe a box of Durex pleasuremax (just in case he gets another 1st round kinda thing and will have time on his side to explore Hyderabad)

[abedeng]

If you guys want to move around, you have to master the public transportation system ( a combination of the old and the new). The autos (tuk-tuk type), old and new taxis and buses have quite a number of depots around major pts of the cities. The depots themselves might not look much, a few were just major road intersection pts.

Horns blaring and weaving about is std feature. Those who feel like renting and driving cars should think twice. In India, the road is used for anything. Well at least it isn't as bad as in Chennai.

[OneToughBirdie]

What is 'bak kwa'??

I think for this coming WC, LCW rather than bringing his usual organic vitamin E face moisturizing cream, face whitening cream, neck n face tightening cream, anti aging face cream, cleanser, microfiber hair wrap etc , he ought to bring along 2 cartons of Mamee noodles, 1 carton of Yeo Hiap Seng's curry chicken, 200 sticks of frozen chicken satay and ketupat, 10 cartons of Alpine mineral water, 20 cans each of Campbell chicken n beef soup, 10 cans of sardines .............................. and maybe a box of Durex pleasuremax (just in case he gets another 1st round kinda thing and will have time on his side to explore Hyderabad)

Bak Kwa, I think is a cantonese word for some kind of charm to ward off evil spirit...I could be way off in my guess, maybe pjswift could confirm that.

Now talk about Yeo Hiap Seng's curry chicken, we can't even get this stuff in grocery store here and for 200 sticks of MAS satay 'chicks' and ketupat....and our one and only 'tipu' MAS restaurant closed up recently...Oh man! can we order some?:p:D

[Oldhand]

Between freezing weather and food poisoning, I would say one can do something about the weather in keeping warm but food poisoning when it strikes,there's not much besides medication and hope that the process will ride out before one's match. My badminton kaki who had it once said acute physical weakness followed his unfortunate bout so he had to give his badminton a miss that day. So credit should be given to the WR1 for staying on court despite his misery and greater credit to the WJC for being able to seize the opportunity to make early history.
I beg to differ.

The weather is decidedly beyond Lee Chong Wei's control.
But what he eats (and where he eats) is surely within his control ;)

Indeed, if he were hit by food poisoning, he has only himself to blame.
When you know and have been warned about the crocodile in the pool, it makes no sense to jump in and then blame others.

Also, it's unfair to downplay Chen Long's victory as one enabled by his rival's (alleged) misadventure with contaminated food. Quite simply, Chen Long was the better player in Hyderabad.


Food is an important element for an important match. Why do you think PG brings his breakfast packs from home? It makes sense for INA team to bring their own instant food packs and maybe MAS too. If I were going to India, I would pack bottled water from home to last the tournament as a first priority.This is a simple but essential option.

That's like carrying coal to Newcastle (or racquets to China.)
Coca Cola bottles its Kinley brand in India.
Pepsi bottles its Aquafina brand in India.

Um, their daily sales are in millions.


For IO, it's expected to have line judges of the China Open substandard but for WC ,that's just not good enough. Last year some line judges were ready to spoil the finals but the umpires were excellent and overruled promptly to stop the rot. I can't say most of the international BWF umpires have that level of mental alertness to overrule.

Could someone point out one good reason why any line-judge at the India Open would favour Chen Long over Lee Chong Wei? :rolleyes:


Whether the organisers are going to put in the effort to right complaints is their choice.But they have to remember the WC is gonna have global badminton coverage and is an excellent opportunity to showcase India or mess up its image.I would get the India Tourism Board as a sponsor to help finance some problems since it's an excellent platform to extend their mileage.(Badminton fans have money;the difference is they spend big in a quiet way.)

Actually, the World Championships is no big deal.

Big sports tourneys are an everyday staple in India.
And average crowds are in the region of 70,000.

India has nearly a dozen dedicated TV sports channels.
Where is the content for these coming from?

If it could host (to cite just a few) major events like the Asian Games, the World Boxing Championships, the World Cup Cricket and the World Junior Badminton Championships, the event in August isn't going to pressure anyone.

It's the BWF and the BAI who need to get their act together.
The rest are always ready to go :)


As for LCW,it's ridiculous to say that some will skip WC for fear of food poisoning.Would he, would LD? JUst be prepared for the worst and hope for the best.I would even bring 'bak kwa' and cream crackers as snacks on top of the bottled water and order KFC and eat the chicken minus the yummy skin for good measure.

Australians, New Zealanders, Britishers, West Indians, South Africans, etc have been touring the Indian sports circuit for nearly a hundred years. To my knowledge, not one match or tournament has been postponed, cancelled or otherwise affected by 'food poisoning'.

I wonder if it's Lee Chong Wei first time in India.
The ignorance clearly shows through.


Sometimes LCW does not know he's tired physically when he is. R1 exits is the best way to force him to take an unscheduled holiday. Then he will be ready for worse hazards than food poisoning in WC in August.

He will be up against these hazards sooner than the WC.
These hazards have a new name - China's players :D

[abedeng]

Safe drinking water is not difficult to get here. Safe food too.

Of course there are certain ways of life in Hyderabad that visitors need to get used to (like how everything is done and centres on the very roads you travel). Could come as a culture shock for some. Yet the South Indian people are humble and helpful, and the city is undergoing mass infrastructure renewal.

[pjswift]

I beg to differ.

The weather is decidedly beyond Lee Chong Wei's control.
But what he eats (and where he eats) is surely within his control ;)

Indeed, if he were hit by food poisoning, he has only himself to blame.
When you know and have been warned about the crocodile in the pool, it makes no sense to jump in and then blame others.

Also, it's unfair to downplay Chen Long's victory as one enabled by his rival's (alleged) misadventure with contaminated food. Quite simply, Chen Long was the better player in Hyderabad.
Oldhand,I never knew your comprehension of my posts can be so bad but clearly the differences in perception must have affected it.
Of course CL played better than LCW in R1;how else could he have taken out the WR1?But what I don't understand is the fuss over the loss.As long as LCW knows why and how he lost that's what matters.Why would he waste time and energy accounting for it?Maybe that's just WR1 behaviour.
Naturally CL would give LCW a harder time than HH.HH did not have to try to hard to beat CL.So HH>>>CL>>>LCW???



That's like carrying coal to Newcastle (or racquets to China.)
Coca Cola bottles its Kinley brand in India.
Pepsi bottles its Aquafina brand in India.

Um, their daily sales are in millions.
I've never been to India. But I've been advised by friends who have been and suffered from their ignorance.They only have good intentions for me.Maybe some people are more sensitive to water quality differences than others.(What's that gotta do with fizzy drinks?)Sometimes when you travel and the hotel is not well located, you can't even buy bottled water.(Is that a problem with the official hotel?) I'm not classy enough to pay for Perrier at hotel prices.Also during tournaments, there won't be much time for 'shopping' unless you have local guides.It's so easy to get dehydrated during travel, the most important 'food' to me is water.With a 23kg luggage allowance,it doesn't hurt to bring my own supplies unless the hotel can guarantee the same at around the same price as and when requested.Why not minimise other inconveniences within my control so that I can maximise my time watching matches which is the key objective of the trip in the first place?



Could someone point out one good reason why any line-judge at the India Open would favour Chen Long over Lee Chong Wei? :rolleyes:
No idea.Why don't you do a survey?There are enough posters here game for having fun at LCW's expense, with mods approval, of course.



Actually, the World Championships is no big deal.

Big sports tourneys are an everyday staple in India.
And average crowds are in the region of 70,000.

India has nearly a dozen dedicated TV sports channels.
Where is the content for these coming from?

If it could host (to cite just a few) major events like the Asian Games, the World Boxing Championships, the World Cup Cricket and the World Junior Badminton Championships, the event in August isn't going to pressure anyone.

It's the BWF and the BAI who need to get their act together.
The rest are always ready to go :)
True, WC is no big deal.Why bother to want to host it at all?
But really, India Tourism Board's job is to bring in tourists.Why should they be concerned about sports audience in India? What is important is how much it costs to reach out to tourists.In advertising, one measure is called CPM or the cost of reaching 1000 prospects.If the budget is affordable and the CPM is relatively low, it is an attractive option to them. It's just an idea from my advertising experience in advising clients where to put their money. I'm not forcing it or asking to be paid for it.As it is, badminton's problem is getting sponsors.If you have no idea how to sell or how they make decisions, how is badminton gonna get enough sponsors?



Australians, New Zealanders, Britishers, West Indians, South Africans, etc have been touring the Indian sports circuit for nearly a hundred years. To my knowledge, not one match or tournament has been postponed, cancelled or otherwise affected by 'food poisoning'.

I wonder if it's Lee Chong Wei first time in India.
The ignorance clearly shows through.
Clearly it's LCW's first trip in India.Didn't it show in his stupidity? But he's a fast learner.....



He will be up against these hazards sooner than the WC.
These hazards have a new name - China's players :D
CHN players are overrated.
Remember LCW used to have to beat 3 CHN players to win a title? Now he only has to deal with two or even just one to achieve the same.Life is getting better for him.
In fact CHN MS are having a hard time.Look at ABC.The upcoming non-CHN MS know about BCL and CJ's styles but for the first time both don't have manuals to work on because the top 3 non-CHN MS are not there.Even worse, the top 3 non-CHN MS are not there to help take care of some fast improving non-CHN MS for them.And the venue is Korea.I'll be impressed if either BCL or CJ can win the title.

[pjswift]

Safe drinking water is not difficult to get here. Safe food too.

Of course there are certain ways of life in Hyderabad that visitors need to get used to (like how everything is done and centres on the very roads you travel). Could come as a culture shock for some. Yet the South Indian people are humble and helpful, and the city is undergoing mass infrastructure renewal.
Agree.Always great to have a local guide.
Yes,my friends said the best part about their visit to India is its people.Their warmth and incredible hospitality.In the end that's what counts the most.

[avataar]

BWF happy with security arrangements!!!

http://sports.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Other-Sports/Badminton/BWF-happy-with-security-arrangement-Verma/articleshow/4325173.cms

[don126]

was going to go am being told by our gov its not safe to go !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! why dont bwf move it for everyones piece of mind

[abedeng]

was going to go am being told by our gov its not safe to go !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! why dont bwf move it for everyones piece of mind

It's their job to say that, if only to show they are responsible govts and have discharged their responsibility.

I can say that if it were Mumbai, Delhi or anyway in North India, I would have concerns too.

Security measures in Indian port of entries now are even tighter than the ones in Malaysia.

Within the stadium complex, security was improved on a daily basis, tracker dogs and gun totting guards deployed within the arena.

Let's wait for further developments before we pass judgement.

[X Ball]

I have a constitution like LCW (no, not really, only 1/10 of what he is :D) but I will have the same problem as LCW with curry and dal if it has lots of stratococchi's (I think that is the word).

So I will take a 'rain cheque' on this tournament.:)

[drmchsraj]

Ran all the info on this thread through an Indian ex-colleague of mine ((idk if he is from Hyderabad but he seems to know enough!) :
Gachibowli is a software township - it's one of the biggest Asian IT centres. It's actually a suburb of Hyderabad - so, it is justTrue, but he said, it's mostly non-serious kids coming in to watch and they don't really stick till the end of matches....or something like that. He meant that viewing it wouldn't be a problem.
But ahem I think it would be a little chaotic with the crowds and all!


check out the, ahem, "walking distances"...In the heat? You must be joking :p...the subway stop is not really very close to the venue. hopefully there would be Tuk-tuks or a/c cabs....


what do you mean by " mannerism "?:D:Doh you know them...nodding heads, too much enthusiasm when they speak/tones etc..lol no offense meant :)


no noodles available easily in hyderabadjust like in malaysia or thailand, like your night bazaars, there is probably a lot of street food. avoid it and look for a decent hotel!


several very good Indian restaurants in & around the West L.A.where u at? i'm not in LA anymore but there indeed are awesome places (the ones in sf suck!). so good and a little expensive that at anytime there are more non-asians than indians lol. and according to my friends, that is good... cos that means they cook healthy, are moderate with the spices and pipe down on the cooking oil thing...


LCW rather than bringing his usual organic vitamin E face moisturizing cream, face whitening cream, ...Chong Wei'd probably get robbed if he carries that kinda 'fancy' stuff over there lol jk! ;)


Safe drinking water is not difficult to get here.My sources say there are lots of fake companies bottling water with fake brandnames and labels (thanks to corruption and stuff) that get busted reglarly but new ones keep springing up.. so i'd still be a little wary and drink only from the best brand/buy in bulk from the local dealer and get it delivered directly to my hotel room...

Regd security, it's not all that bad methinks.

[eaglehelang]

............
Australians, New Zealanders, Britishers, West Indians, South Africans, etc have been touring the Indian sports circuit for nearly a hundred years. To my knowledge, not one match or tournament has been postponed, cancelled or otherwise affected by 'food poisoning'.

I wonder if it's Lee Chong Wei first time in India.
The ignorance clearly shows through.



Perhaps not sport(not big scale anyway) but normal tourists or visitors to India for sure have been effected by this food poisoning thingy. Indian food in Msia & Spore it seems is 'different' from the original Indian food in India, esp the spices.;);)

[Oldhand]

Perhaps not sport(not big scale anyway) but normal tourists or visitors to India for sure have been effected by this food poisoning thingy. Indian food in Msia & Spore it seems is 'different' from the original Indian food in India, esp the spices.;);)

A tourist's inability to adapt to local food is NOT food 'poisoining'.
Quite simply, Lee Chong Wei couldn't stomach the spicier fare :)

[jaydee]

A tourist's inability to adapt to local food is NOT food 'poisoining'.
Quite simply, Lee Chong Wei couldn't stomach the spicier fare :)

Not food poisoning?.. hmm.. you can call up the newspaper to get them to change their writeups lmfao..
If I were you I just don't give a f.. they can write what they want... nobody knows the truth lol..

In general I have many friend's and colleagues telling me the same thing.... If you're not 'stomach strong'... you'll tend to get this when eating out there..... :D

[ctjcad]

..if i'm a tourist or someone going to watch the WC this yr, i'd worry a bit more on security than the type of foods i'll be chowing down..I'm sure there are Pizza Huts, McDs, KFCs and the likes in Hyderabad..:p:cool:

...where u at? i'm not in LA anymore but there indeed are awesome places (the ones in sf suck!). so good and a little expensive that at anytime there are more non-asians than indians lol. and according to my friends, that is good... cos that means they cook healthy, are moderate with the spices and pipe down on the cooking oil thing...
Off Topic: I'm in L.A., but way on the east side of downtown area.:p
L.A. area is too big of a place, so I'm sure there are hundreds of Indian restaurants. I prefer to look for Indian buffet places. There's one in downtown Pasadena. Lunch buffet's price is reasonable and they'll fill you up...oh maaan, that curry dish...:p
If one wants a real, authentic & very strong Indian food in the L.A. area, there are a few establishments also..:p

[X Ball]

A tourist's inability to adapt to local food is NOT food 'poisoining'.
Quite simply, Lee Chong Wei couldn't stomach the spicier fare :)


But you are assuming he is not adapting to the food. LCW had Delhi belly.:D



'The medical term for food poisoning is gastroenteritis - known more commonly as Delhi belly, Montezuma's revenge or Torremolinos trots - and it's the commonest health problem to strike travellers abroad. Up to half of those visiting tropical regions are affected. Visitors to India are most at risk..' --- reference : http://www.ivillage.co.uk/health/ghealth/firstaid/articles/0,12709,181036_587910-1,00.html

[Pemuda]

I loooove indian food, especially banana leaf rice :p and it taste better if you eat with your hands rather than fork n spoon :p

As for the coming WC, look at the positve side, if LCW is shown the exit at least there is the handy old food poisoning route to take ;).

[X Ball]

I loooove indian food, especially banana leaf rice :p and it taste better if you eat with your hands rather than fork n spoon :p

As for the coming WC, look at the positve side, if LCW is shown the exit at least there is the handy old food poisoning route to take ;).

I think it depends how you are brought up - for me, I will stick to the fork and spoon and it tastes the same.

LCW will not lose -- he is taking his tau-pows from malaysia with him.;)

[george@chongwei]

I loooove indian food, especially banana leaf rice :p and it taste better if you eat with your hands rather than fork n spoon :p

As for the coming WC, look at the positve side, if LCW is shown the exit at least there is the handy old food poisoning route to take ;).
then if chong wei really won the wc, he will just blame the hot and spicy food there that boost him up to victory:D;)

[Pemuda]

I think it depends how you are brought up - for me, I will stick to the fork and spoon and it tastes the same.

LCW will not lose -- he is taking his tau-pows from malaysia with him.;)

For me, if I go to Jake's Charbroiled I will use fork n knife to eat my steak.

If I am at Jalan 222 @PJ for hokkien mee, I will use chopsticks instead to dig in my hokkien mee (but I will remove the pork :D)

If I go to Overseas Restaurant @ Jln Imbi, I will use chopsticks and have my rice in a bowl.

If I go to Raju Banana Leaf restaurant @PJ (next to La Salle PJ), I prefer to use my hands to dig in and really enjoy the full course.

If I am at home, clad in my sarong I sometimes uses fork and spoon / my hands to eat my meals.

LCW, come the WC ought to pack a few packets of bak kut teh along to India.

[ctjcad]

..you do use your (clean) hands to eat @ McD, right??..:confused: ;)

[Pemuda]

then if chong wei really won the wc, he will just blame the hot and spicy food there that boost him up to victory:D;)

Not too sure about that. The WC is no SO or Johor/Penang Open, you know.

And furthermore, it is tough to play in India. I mean the hotel food sucks. The restaurants outside the hotel cant be depended to serve quality and clean meals. Match officials are poor and maybe 'biased'. Inflight meals may not be clean as well. The LYB's factor. IBF maybe ought to change the venue of the WC to LCW's bedroom, this way food will no longer be an issue for LCW as his momma can cook for him daily etc.

[X Ball]

http://www.google.com/images?q=tbn:cIE54SMawW6qFM::i.ivillage.com/HH/061305/bbq/HF_AsianSalmonBurger_366.jpg (http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://i.ivillage.com/HH/061305/bbq/HF_AsianSalmonBurger_366.jpg&imgrefurl=http://food.ivillage.com/cooking/grilling/0,18198,7tjzt59x-8,00.html&h=300&w=366&sz=169&tbnid=cIE54SMawW6qFM::&tbnh=100&tbnw=122&prev=/images%3Fq%3DJuicy%2BIndian%2BBurger%2Bimages&usg=__aSqO5AzdgNhbXc611qMqEkcRMfw=&ei=Cs3RSZnrC6bk6gO2r_maBA&sa=X&oi=image_result&resnum=4&ct=image&cd=1) Is this the unsuspecting 'Delhi belly' burger that LCW had that put paid to his chances in Hyderabad ? :D

[Pemuda]

..you do use your (clean) hands to eat @ McD, right??..:confused: ;)

Well, honestly I have been to McD after playing futsal a few times and I never washed my hands. They serve great cheeseburger there :p

[abedeng]

In the heat? You must be joking :p...the subway stop is not really very close to the venue. hopefully there would be Tuk-tuks or a/c cabs....

.

That first day on Friday, I walked to stadium from my apartment. Missed a turn, so a 4 km walk became 6 km. Still managed to arrive on time but only just.

But after looking at the surroundings, I will shift base further to HITEC City for easier access to food. And public transport will be much welcomed. Incidentally Gachibowli is cooler than Kuala Lumpur.

[Gamerx]

So anyone planning on going to see the 2009 WC at India?!?:confused::D

[coolhandluke]

Yay! I'll be there for the finals weekend of 2009 WC. Hope to see some of you guys! :D

[cooler]

India gains security OK to host badminton worlds

Associated Press - April 16, 2009 9:53 AM ET

NEW DELHI (AP) - Badminton's world governing body has granted security approval for Hyderabad, India, to host the world championships in August.

The president of the Badminton Association of India told The Associated Press on Thursday that the Badminton World Federation (BWF) has endorsed the security arrangements for the Aug. 10-16 worlds to be staged in the southern Indian city.

V.K. Verma says the report was presented to the BWF's executive board during its recent meeting in Basel, Switzerland, where the Indian organizers were given a go-ahead for the world championships.

Security has been a concern since six policemen and a driver were killed two months ago during a terror attack on the Sri Lanka cricket team in Lahore, Pakistan.

[george@chongwei]

so, it is GREEN light for the 2009 wc to be held in India;):)

[rajgade]

So anyone planning on going to see the 2009 WC at India?!?:confused::D
I'm new member here. Originally from Hyderabad, INDIA, but settled in US. I [with my family] will be attending the WC' 09. Can't wait. Finished booking airline tickets. If someone have information regarding venue tickets, please pass on. I'll do likewise :)

[svgrao]

I'm new member here. Originally from Hyderabad, INDIA, but settled in US. I [with my family] will be attending the WC' 09. Can't wait. Finished booking airline tickets. If someone have information regarding venue tickets, please pass on. I'll do likewise :)


Tickets are available at www.ticketcounters.com

[abedeng]

Hmm, the tickets are sold based on full season, preliminary rounds (first 4 days) and final rounds (last 3 days). Huh, no choice but to buy the full season since I will be there from Thursday.

Says here that we need to bring the confirmation form for pickup of tickets at venue. Well, almost similar to Sudirman Cup.

[rajgade]

cool - I bought the tickets at ticketcounters.com and the site is pretty cool. It goes thru "Radiant Info Systems Ltd", a payment processor. The nice thing is it gives confirmation of the booking. You can print the page and since we must set up the account before we can buy, all the ticket information is still there and we can efer to it whenever we want. BTW, my reference numbers were 1188 and 1193. what were yours?

[spoileddelights]

What is 'bak kwa'??

I think for this coming WC, LCW rather than bringing his usual organic vitamin E face moisturizing cream, face whitening cream, neck n face tightening cream, anti aging face cream, cleanser, microfiber hair wrap etc , he ought to bring along 2 cartons of Mamee noodles, 1 carton of Yeo Hiap Seng's curry chicken, 200 sticks of frozen chicken satay and ketupat, 10 cartons of Alpine mineral water, 20 cans each of Campbell chicken n beef soup, 10 cans of sardines .............................. and maybe a box of Durex pleasuremax (just in case he gets another 1st round kinda thing and will have time on his side to explore Hyderabad)


Bak Kwa, I think is a cantonese word for some kind of charm to ward off evil spirit...I could be way off in my guess, maybe pjswift could confirm that.

Now talk about Yeo Hiap Seng's curry chicken, we can't even get this stuff in grocery store here and for 200 sticks of MAS satay 'chicks' and ketupat....and our one and only 'tipu' MAS restaurant closed up recently...Oh man! can we order some?:p:D

Erm Bak Kwa is Barbequed Pork, chinese new year delicacy. usually quite ex.

[maypi]

wow wish im going there this year
i attended WC 2007 and it's such a great experience
ive never been to India before and no relativer nor friends there, so i might get lost if im going ...
i really wanna go :(

[ctjcad]

..til next yr, Thomas & Uber Cups in KL, M'sia..:cool:

[limsy]

..til next yr, Thomas & Uber Cups in KL, M'sia..:cool:

haha,i will surely go:cool:
100%

[suetyan]

..til next yr, Thomas & Uber Cups in KL, M'sia..:cool:
then I'll see you there next year ;)

[maypi]

haha,i will surely go:cool:
100%

ill go too Thomas & Uber 2010...
then we'll see lots of BCers there :D

[abedeng]

wow wish im going there this year
i attended WC 2007 and it's such a great experience
ive never been to India before and no relativer nor friends there, so i might get lost if im going ...
i really wanna go :(

What you really need, is to take up the challenge of getting lost, and go ....:p

[maypi]

What you really need, is to take up the challenge of getting lost, and go ....:p

hahhaa yeah its a great idea
but i dunno anything bout India...
except any BCers here willing to guide me there :D
for G sake it's world championship, one of the most prestigious event
i encourage those who have the chance to go...

[abedeng]

hahhaa yeah its a great idea
but i dunno anything bout India...
except any BCers here willing to guide me there :D
for G sake it's world championship, one of the most prestigious event
i encourage those who have the chance to go...

All you need is some research as to where you are going, transport system, accommodation, and anticipated culture shock + stomach-upsetting dishes (optional) :p. And always keep an open mind, especially when travelling on Indian roads.

Lots of info and travel advisories over the Internet.

[nokh88]

wow wish im going there this year
i attended WC 2007 and it's such a great experience
ive never been to India before and no relativer nor friends there, so i might get lost if im going ...
i really wanna go :(

Hi Maypi, maybe you can join the Indonesian team and stay at the same hotel. There, you can mingle with all the players and coaches. I was with Ricky last week in JB and unfortunately my friends camera's battery was flat. On a personal basis, I think the Thomas cup is more exciting and may consider this trip next year.

[nokh88]

..til next yr, Thomas & Uber Cups in KL, M'sia..:cool:

ctjcad, u mean u will really come to Malaysia from USA for the Thomas Cup ? You must be one hell of a badminton fan !!! I am staying only 300km from KL and have never been to this event. If you are really coming, how can I miss it !!

[nokh88]

then I'll see you there next year ;)

And I notice that you are also coming !!! I will be great. Are u sure? Pardon my enthusiasm, I just join today.

[ctjcad]

haha,i will surely go:cool:
100%
..you should've written: haha,i will surely go:cool: 200% ;)

then I'll see you there next year ;)
..God and also (wallet) willing, yes, i'll try to be there..;)

ill go too Thomas & Uber 2010...
then we'll see lots of BCers there :D
..M'sian BCers, along with Indonesian BCers, are arguably the 2 biggest baddy groups in BC. So, yes, an event as big as the Thomas & Uber Cups or WC in KL, M'sia will definitely draw a huge following..;)

...
for G sake it's world championship, one of the most prestigious event
...
..i thought you already attended the WC in 2007?? It's the same, except different venue and slightly different players involved..

ctjcad, u mean u will really come to Malaysia from USA for the Thomas Cup ? You must be one hell of a badminton fan !!! I am staying only 300km from KL and have never been to this event. If you are really coming, how can I miss it !!
- Planning to...:p
- I'm not as travel-oriented baddy fan as a few other BCers in here. The gentleman, above your post, has been to & attended many more tourneys than me. I'll just go whenever i have a chance. You should check out the happenings in the 2007 WC sub-forum, I was fortunate to visit M'sia, meet other BCers & watch the WC at the same time, if only for a few days..Hope to meet you next yr, if i decide to go, again..;)

[george@chongwei]

just relax 1st, guys.. world championship 2009 comes 1st.:cool::D

[nokh88]

just relax 1st, guys.. world championship 2009 comes 1st.:cool::D

For ctjcad who is far away, will have to plan well ahead. As for me, JB, it's just 3 hours drive. Should be np. Meanwhile, we will enjoy the WC first.:)

[maypi]

Hi Maypi, maybe you can join the Indonesian team and stay at the same hotel. There, you can mingle with all the players and coaches. I was with Ricky last week in JB and unfortunately my friends camera's battery was flat. On a personal basis, I think the Thomas cup is more exciting and may consider this trip next year.

dont worry Thomas cup has been in my schedule next year :D

hmm i dunno any Indonesian team, i really have no clue about India...
anyone in this forum go there??
it's during the long weekend in indonesia actually
so i dont need to take leave from my job

Quote from ctjcad:

..i thought you already attended the WC in 2007?? It's the same, except different venue and slightly different players involved..

ya it's true ive been in WC 2007, i like the atmosphere of wc that's why if i have a chance i wanna attend it again...
im a badminton lover and over the past year i can't attend many tournaments since im still studying and since im working now if i got chance ill attend any big scale tournaments..i wont miss it

[ctjcad]

dont worry Thomas cup has been in my schedule next year :D

hmm i dunno any Indonesian team, i really have no clue about India...
anyone in this forum go there??
it's during the long weekend in indonesia actually
so i dont need to take leave from my job
..you can piggyback a ride with abedeng..;)

Yes, there are other BCers going to WC. Have you read this thread from the 1st page??..

[abedeng]

..you can piggyback a ride with abedeng..;)

Yes, there are other BCers going to WC. Have you read this thread from the 1st page??..

There's not going to be any piggybacking whatsoever ....... wakakakaka :p. There is no formal group plan for this event, unlike Jakarta Thomas/Uber Cup 2008 where even the USA BC forummers were represented by their "senior squad".

But some of the forummers here are from India and could give any interested party pointers on what to expect.

My hope is that the ferocious drift problem at the stadium is addressed. Shuttles have been seen going out as far as 18 inches from a female player's push. :eek:

[maypi]

..you can piggyback a ride with abedeng..;)

Yes, there are other BCers going to WC. Have you read this thread from the 1st page??..

yup ive read this thread from the first page...i know some of BCers are going there too :D


There's not going to be any piggybacking whatsoever ....... wakakakaka :p. There is no formal group plan for this event, unlike Jakarta Thomas/Uber Cup 2008 where even the USA BC forummers were represented by their "senior squad".

But some of the forummers here are from India and could give any interested party pointers on what to expect.

My hope is that the ferocious drift problem at the stadium is addressed. Shuttles have been seen going out as far as 18 inches from a female player's push. :eek:

well let's make group plan for next year Thomas Cup :P

[abedeng]

Just booked my accommodation. Not too far for a brisk walk too stadium, less than 10 kms, I think.

[mikemike]

Hyderabad

Is it safe？I worry about it .

ZeeTV news Channel said "receive a email from a Terrorist organizations

and .....bomb ........deliberate and deadly terrorist acts...

Mumbai ,Newdehi ..... five cities .....


Watch it youself I 'm not good at English。

[avataar]

rest assured mikemike Hyd is a safe place. actions of some dumbheaded micreants shouldnt be a deterent to anyone planning to come for the world's or for that matter visit Hyd at any time of the year.

as with genreic thumbrules of travel, understand the place you are going to, mix adventure with caution and keep your wits abt yourselves and you will have a good time

[abedeng]

as with genreic thumbrules of travel, understand the place you are going to, mix adventure with caution and keep your wits abt yourselves and you will have a good time

This sounded more like, understand the path you are walking on, mix adventure on those "suicidal" auto taxis with caution and keep your wits when observing all those, ahem, stuff that are done around Indian roads, and you will have a swell time. :D

But the threat of "bombs" are all too real, organic ones, that is. :p

[Loh]

Just booked my accommodation. Not too far for a brisk walk too stadium, less than 10 kms, I think.

10km! :eek: Not too far! :eek: Just a brisk walk? :p
Maybe you want to lose weight. :D:D:D

[jasonmarc]

10km! :eek: Not too far! :eek: Just a brisk walk? :p
Maybe you want to lose weight. :D:D:D


Yes, uncle Loh,...to walk 10 KM under the India's summer hot sun is really something..........but good for those who wanted to lose weight......:D:D

[abedeng]

What are you talking about hot sun for, you are scaring Loh. It is rainy season now in Hyderabad. Should be cooler, and the sun isn't as hot as in KL/Singapore. Besides, the "suicidal" auto taxis are plentiful and operate 24 hours in case walking isn't your cuppa tea.

[arjuntew]

Hi Guys, I am currently in hyderabad only and my office is hardly some 4 kms from the Gachibowli stadium, home is nearer some 3 kms. Currently the weather is pleasant and it is expected to be more cooler in a couple of days. With some 2 weeks to go, if any of you have any question in regard of anything, wheather, food, accomodation, tickets and all you can just shoot all of them at me and I will try my level best to get all of them resolved. I'll for sure be at the tournament (if my work doesn't come in between). We can even plan a BC get-together. Hope to see you all soon here.

P.S.- I will be visiting the satdium today for getting every information about the tickets and all. Will post them 2morrow.

[nokh88]

Just booked my accommodation. Not too far for a brisk walk too stadium, less than 10 kms, I think.


About 10kms walk. I would be half dead upon reaching the stadium but good for training your legs for badminton games I guess. Take plenty of pictures, Sir. Thank you.

[ctjcad]

Just booked my accommodation. Not too far for a brisk walk too stadium, less than 10 kms, I think.

About 10kms walk. I would be half dead upon reaching the stadium but good for training your legs for badminton games I guess. Take plenty of pictures, Sir. Thank you.
..an uphill brisk walk going to or fro??..or rather a flat road??..:confused:

[Loh]

What are you talking about hot sun for, you are scaring Loh. It is rainy season now in Hyderabad. Should be cooler, and the sun isn't as hot as in KL/Singapore. Besides, the "suicidal" auto taxis are plentiful and operate 24 hours in case walking isn't your cuppa tea.

Hey Bro Din,

Tell us more about your plans. I think Spore has a budget flight to Chennai but how do you go to Hyderabad from there? By train? And some details about your accommodation too. How many days there or is it going to be a weekend trip, arriving on Friday afternoon and leaving on Monday morning? :D

[abedeng]

I am flying off to Chennai on 12th August evening, then another first domestic flight out to Hyderabad on 13th. Should be able to reach the Stadium around noon.

Leaving on 17th early morning 1 am.

[Loh]

I am flying off to Chennai on 12th August evening, then another first domestic flight out to Hyderabad on 13th. Should be able to reach the Stadium around noon.

Leaving on 17th early morning 1 am.

Looks good, I suppose you'll be able to watch from the crucial R3 onwards till the finals.

Crucial because LCW is up against NTM that day.

No problem booking the domestic flight to Hyderabad? Through internet? :D

[abedeng]

Looks good, I suppose you'll be able to watch from the crucial R3 onwards till the finals.

Crucial because LCW is up against NTM that day.

No problem booking the domestic flight to Hyderabad? Through internet? :D

As the, ahem, almost neutral fan and BC commentator, I am not concerned about LCW's fate ...... or any of the Malaysian players, wakakakaka. :p I am not the typical Malaysian BC forummer.

Yup, you should know that booking indirect flights is much cheaper than direct flights. Saved me a cool USD 80 bucks.

[abedeng]

Sigh, can't budge Loh out of his lazy chair at home in Sunny Singapore. :crying:

Looks like I will be there, only with pjswift and jen. And probably Avataar and Davey (though they'd be very busy doing, ahem, official and reporter work) + other Indian-based forummers we haven't met. Not such a big BC gathering after all.

So who else is actually going, esp. from outside of India?

[ctjcad]

..esp. from the first 3 pages??..I know 1 or 2 or maybe even 3 other BCers, from outside of India, were planning to come. I know another member, originally from India but now living in the U.S., not malayali, was planning to come.

Wow, pjswift and her loyal traveling companion, Jen, are going, too!...Take good care of them, abang Din..:p

[abedeng]

..esp. from the first 3 pages??..I know 1 or 2 or maybe even 3 other BCers, from outside of India, were planning to come. I know another member, originally from India but now living in the U.S., not malayali, was planning to come.

Wow, pjswift and her loyal traveling companion, Jen, are going, too!...Take good care of them, abang Din..:p

Yeah, you know them, I haven't met them .... :p Unless we are introduced, impossible to know each other.

Have you forgotten, my days of "Caretaker Mgmt" is over, Jen and pjswift will, ahem, have to fend for themselves ..... wakakakaka. :D They are arriving on the 10th, I will only be there on the 13th.

[Loh]

Yeah, you know them, I haven't met them .... :p Unless we are introduced, impossible to know each other.

Have you forgotten, my days of "Caretaker Mgmt" is over, Jen and pjswift will, ahem, have to fend for themselves ..... wakakakaka. :D They are arriving on the 10th, I will only be there on the 13th.

Do keep us interested with your daily reports and perhaps get Avataar to take some pictures to go with them. You have quite a "burden" on your shoulders, bro. Sorry I can't help. Enjoy your daily 10km walk. We should see a much slimmer Abang Din by then. :D:D:D:p

[limsy]

Do keep us interested with your daily reports and perhaps get Avataar to take some pictures to go with them. You have quite a "burden" on your shoulders, bro. Sorry I can't help. Enjoy your daily 10km walk. We should see a much slimmer Abang Din by then. :D:D:D:p

haha,a slimmer abeding is better for his healthy:D

[Loh]

haha,a slimmer abeding is better for his healthy:D

Unfortunately for Bro Din, no matter how hard he tries he could never in be in "limsy shape". :p:p:p

But I think limsy can afford to challenge Bro Din and put on some meat. :D
Hope you are enjoying your studies. :)

[Loh]

Sigh, can't budge Loh out of his lazy chair at home in Sunny Singapore. :crying:

Looks like I will be there, only with pjswift and jen. And probably Avataar and Davey (though they'd be very busy doing, ahem, official and reporter work) + other Indian-based forummers we haven't met. Not such a big BC gathering after all.

So who else is actually going, esp. from outside of India?

Actually it is not too bad to be watching the WC in the comforts of your private lounge at home. :p

Days before the competition you can stock up all the makan2 and tidbits plus all your favourite drinks, including the cold refreshing beer, and place them in front of you at arms' length on the coffee table to be consumed at random while watch the proceedings.

Unfortunately you can't do this at the Hyderabad venue (One good thing I learn without having to go there is how to spell the name of the place correctly!;)). If you need to buy restricted tidbits and drinks and forget about food poisoning, you need to get up from your seat and make your way slowly to the stalls, careful not to knock onto the other spectators like you along the way.

You have to repeat the same procedure if nature calls, whereas at home nobody cares how often you go to the loo and in what attire. Naturally you put on the least without shoes to really make you feel at home. And you can control the room temperature with either fan or air conditioner. :)

If you are unfortunate enough to get a 'poor' seat at the venue, you may need to stretch your neck and turn your head every now and then to be able to watch properly, more so if you have very excited fans sitting in front, shouting and banging his long balloon clappers and perhaps beating a hand drum too! :( Nothing of this sort if you are watching at home. :D

Additionally, if your seat is too far away from the courts or your view is somehow obstructed, you will not be able to enjoy the court action. On the other hand, the skillful camera crew brings you all the relevant action clearly and in great variety. Different angles and positions, zoom-in for facial expressions of the players, for net clinging shots and close line-calls. Slow-motion replays can be shown in between. Even the speed of the smash can be recorded and shown on TV if the organizers have the equipment.

Can you get all these at the venue?

Even so, you need to pay quite a bit to fly to the venue and pay for transportation, hotel, food and tickets. And this takes away your time and you have to endure the journey by air and road and all their discomforts.

Maybe staying at home is a better proposition for now, especially when the swine flu is still flying about very strongly. :):):)

[george@chongwei]

yeah, we will be here in our own private lounge enjoy watching the wc:D:D
we are in our own stadium..
stadium astro:p:p

[Loh]

yeah, we will be here in our own private lounge enjoy watching the wc:D:D
we are in our own stadium..
stadium astro:p:p

George, so for once you agree with me but do you know that you're asking for trouble. Mati-lah! Both you and I combined will not be able to match the strength of Bro Din! :eek::(:cool:

[abedeng]

George, this private lounge should only be enjoyed by semi-retired folks like Loh, but not you. Your so-called private lounge is so limited.

The atmosphere cannot be fully transmitted to your lazy armchair. Case in point, the INA Open Finals. Great live atmosphere, but muted if you are just following TV broadcast.

You would be missing quite a lot of matches, those which would not be played on TV courts.

Most of all, you would be missing stuff that are NOT SHOWN on TV. Read my previous commentaries and all these add up to a Very Special Occasion.

Since we would eventually be getting what you would enjoy on TV anyway (by video sharing), obviously it is the superior option, to be at the venue during tournaments. But of course, there's a need to "invest".

Besides, there's nothing more painful and discomforting than work ...... so might as well take a break.

[limsy]

Unfortunately for Bro Din, no matter how hard he tries he could never in be in "limsy shape". :p:p:p

But I think limsy can afford to challenge Bro Din and put on some meat. :D
Hope you are enjoying your studies. :)

oh no,i am under weight,not healthy too:(
haha
hope i can enjoy wc in my college:)

[ctjcad]

...
Have you forgotten, my days of "Caretaker Mgmt" is over, Jen and pjswift will, ahem, have to fend for themselves ..... wakakakaka. :D They are arriving on the 10th, I will only be there on the 13th.
..wow, they'll be arriving on the 10th??..truly dedicated fans, LCW fans..:cool:

George, this private lounge should only be enjoyed by semi-retired folks like Loh, but not you. Your so-called private lounge is so limited.

The atmosphere cannot be fully transmitted to your lazy armchair. Case in point, the INA Open Finals. Great live atmosphere, but muted if you are just following TV broadcast.

You would be missing quite a lot of matches, those which would not be played on TV courts.

Most of all, you would be missing stuff that are NOT SHOWN on TV. Read my previous commentaries and all these add up to a Very Special Occasion.

Since we would eventually be getting what you would enjoy on TV anyway (by video sharing), obviously it is the superior option, to be at the venue during tournaments. But of course, there's a need to "invest".

Besides, there's nothing more painful and discomforting than work ...... so might as well take a break.
..you, pjswift and Jen are well prepared and have stocked up on all medicines for that possible food poisoning episode. I don't want you guys to travel all the way there, spend your "investment", sweat through the hot, humid weather, only to come down with some untimely illness which will prevent you guys from enjoying the WC..:cool:

[abedeng]

Unfortunately for Bro Din, no matter how hard he tries he could never in be in "limsy shape". :p:p:p

But I think limsy can afford to challenge Bro Din and put on some meat. :D
Hope you are enjoying your studies. :)

I dare say I am fitter than limsy or probably any other BC forummer .... as far as long walks are concerned. :p Longest I have walked home was 20-odd kms from Stadium Negara, in the early hours of 17 May 1992 when we wrested the Thomas Cup for the last time. Anything around 6 kms or so is Child's Play.

But not on the badminton court, I was "humbled" by the girls young and mature in the 2008 Super Series Finals BC Competition. :eek::p:crying:.

[Sealman]

Agree nothing beats watching a badminton tournament 'live'. And no irritating TV commentators :)



The atmosphere cannot be fully transmitted to your lazy armchair. Case in point, the INA Open Finals. Great live atmosphere, but muted if you are just following TV broadcast.

You would be missing quite a lot of matches, those which would not be played on TV courts.

Most of all, you would be missing stuff that are NOT SHOWN on TV. Read my previous commentaries and all these add up to a Very Special Occasion.

[Loh]

George, this private lounge should only be enjoyed by semi-retired folks like Loh, but not you. Your so-called private lounge is so limited.

The atmosphere cannot be fully transmitted to your lazy armchair. Case in point, the INA Open Finals. Great live atmosphere, but muted if you are just following TV broadcast.

You would be missing quite a lot of matches, those which would not be played on TV courts.

Most of all, you would be missing stuff that are NOT SHOWN on TV. Read my previous commentaries and all these add up to a Very Special Occasion.

Since we would eventually be getting what you would enjoy on TV anyway (by video sharing), obviously it is the superior option, to be at the venue during tournaments. But of course, there's a need to "invest".

Besides, there's nothing more painful and discomforting than work ...... so might as well take a break.

Nobody can argue with many of the benefits of watching live at the venue, that's why I still have to attend some tournaments in person. To soak in the atmosphere, to visit new places and to meet congenial BC buddies again.:D

[Loh]

I dare say I am fitter than limsy or probably any other BC forummer .... as far as long walks are concerned. :p Longest I have walked home was 20-odd kms from Stadium Negara, in the early hours of 17 May 1992 when we wrested the Thomas Cup for the last time. Anything around 6 kms or so is Child's Play.

But not on the badminton court, I was "humbled" by the girls young and mature in the 2008 Super Series Finals BC Competition. :eek::p:crying:.

Aiyoh! Got stamina no skill, shame! :p You good friend of Misbun wat. Surely can ask him for some good tips. Of course not to beat LD lah! :D:D:D

[abedeng]

Aiyoh! Got stamina no skill, shame! :p You good friend of Misbun wat. Surely can ask him for some good tips. Of course not to beat LD lah! :D:D:D

Heh heh!!! There was once a time that I was a very good school player. Then, one fine day, when Misbun started creating an appetite of beating All-England Champions, I broke my arm and dislocated my elbow.

Thus, I lost power, and gradually my footwork, only the (walking) stamina is still left ...... :p

[abedeng]

..you, pjswift and Jen are well prepared and have stocked up on all medicines for that possible food poisoning episode. I don't want you guys to travel all the way there, spend your "investment", sweat through the hot, humid weather, only to come down with some untimely illness which will prevent you guys from enjoying the WC..:cool:

That is why we are armed with, ahem, travel insurance. :D Someone has to pay if we don't get our "returns of investment", wakakakaka.

[george@chongwei]

George, this private lounge should only be enjoyed by semi-retired folks like Loh, but not you. Your so-called private lounge is so limited.

The atmosphere cannot be fully transmitted to your lazy armchair. Case in point, the INA Open Finals. Great live atmosphere, but muted if you are just following TV broadcast.

You would be missing quite a lot of matches, those which would not be played on TV courts.

Most of all, you would be missing stuff that are NOT SHOWN on TV. Read my previous commentaries and all these add up to a Very Special Occasion.

Since we would eventually be getting what you would enjoy on TV anyway (by video sharing), obviously it is the superior option, to be at the venue during tournaments. But of course, there's a need to "invest".

Besides, there's nothing more painful and discomforting than work ...... so might as well take a break.
aiks bro Din, are u TEMPTING me to go ?:D:D
But don't worry, I will get latest news,juicy news and the latest happening around the stadium from 'someone' of course:cool::p:p heheheh

Anyway, enjoy your WC trip:cool::)
As usual, i will rely on STADIUM ASTRO this time.

Just saw an advertisement stating that stadium astro will broadcast the WC for 1 week!!!:):):D:D:D
means from day 1 onwards..hooray:D:D..wakakaka

[luyi80]

Wowwwwwwwww......Abang Din, u r flying to Hyderabad, again!!! :eek::eek::eek: How envy I am...:crying::crying::crying: Have a safe journey and enjoy! Send my regards to PJ and Jen ya. :D:p;)

[george@chongwei]

Make sure u ask taufik this time ok, abedeng?:D
ask him whether during the swiss open quarter final last shot of that match whether its in or out..,;)
hehe, rewind back your history..

[eaglehelang]

That is why we are armed with, ahem, travel insurance. :D Someone has to pay if we don't get our "returns of investment", wakakakaka.

Now must add 'security & safety' insurance. Enjoy yaselves & be safe Bang Abedeng.

[abedeng]

Wowwwwwwwww......Abang Din, u r flying to Hyderabad, again!!! :eek::eek::eek: How envy I am...:crying::crying::crying:

This is the problem with young kittens nowadays, only know how to envy, not on how to use their PAW and scratch on credit card for tickets .... wakakakaka. What happened to my motivational speech ......:eek::p


Make sure u ask taufik this time ok, abedeng?:D
ask him whether during the swiss open quarter final last shot of that match whether its in or out..,;)
hehe, rewind back your history..

I am not going to bother asking questions on behalf of some "lazy bum" enjoying Stadium Astro at home ..... :p so might as well you make the effort to see Taufik himself before he retires.

[luyi80]

This is the problem with young kittens nowadays, only know how to envy, not on how to use their PAW and scratch on credit card for tickets .... wakakakaka.
U have to ask HUMANs on this...CATs & KITTENs are not allowed to have credit cards...:mad: So, other than envy, kitten can't do more other than scratch here & there　ＡＴ　ＨＯＭＥ．．．:D:D:D

[Loh]

U have to ask HUMANs on this...CATs & KITTENs are not allowed to have credit cards...:mad: So, other than envy, kitten can't do more other than scratch here & there　ＡＴ　ＨＯＭＥ．．．:D:D:D

But fast kittens can borrow cards, right? :D

[george@chongwei]

I am not going to bother asking questions on behalf of some "lazy bum" enjoying Stadium Astro at home ..... :p so might as well you make the effort to see Taufik himself before he retires.
fine, fine:rolleyes:
actually i thought it is you who are interested in knowing this at first?
i'm just reminding you la..ceh this abedeng:rolleyes:;):p

[Louisa]

This is the problem with young kittens nowadays, only know how to envy, not on how to use their PAW and scratch on credit card for tickets .... wakakakaka. What happened to my motivational speech ......:eek::p

oh yeah, I forgot I can scratch on YOUR credit cards...:D:p

But fast kittens can borrow cards, right? :D
Will you, my DEAREST uncle Loh?;)

[ants]

Who is there now in WC? Might plan to drop by for a day or 2 over there.

[Loh]

oh yeah, I forgot I can scratch on YOUR credit cards...:D:p

Will you, my DEAREST uncle Loh?;)

You heard of bounced cheques right? Have you also heard of bounced credit cards? :eek:

[avataar]

Who is there now in WC? Might plan to drop by for a day or 2 over there.

will be there from tomorrow onwards..

hope we have more interesting day than today!!

[abedeng]

will be there from tomorrow onwards..

hope we have more interesting day than today!!

So, did you get your "official" credentials? :D

See you on Thursday, avataar ......

[abedeng]

Just saw an advertisement stating that stadium astro will broadcast the WC for 1 week!!!:):):D:D:D
means from day 1 onwards..hooray:D:D..wakakaka

Really, the broadcast picture quality of Day 1 leaves room for improvement ....... and there are too many seats in the actual stadium still available for your "huge frame". :p

Not to mention THAT GUY prattling "expletives" all throughout the rallies, makes me feel tired easily. Probably the reason why all MAS doubles pairs lost on Day 1. :eek::mad::p

Luckily, it had always been my mission to get away from terrible commentating.

[badMania]

For those who are venturing to Hyderabad for the World Championships, have a safe trip!

[avataar]

So, did you get your "official" credentials? :D

See you on Thursday, avataar ......

will be living on day to day passes courtesy of a contact with the BAI. u will like the weather here. a cool 25 degrees with cloudy skies and light drizzles..

[abedeng]

will be living on day to day passes courtesy of a contact with the BAI. u will like the weather here. a cool 25 degrees with cloudy skies and light drizzles..

Excellent. Hopefully the swine flu thing does not boil things up further.

We had a bit of a challenge here, thus pjswift and Jen will only be departing tomorrow evening direct to Hyderabad, arriving around midnight.

Whereas I am moving via the longer (and more importantly, cheaper :D) route via Chennai, turning into Hyderabad on Thursday morning. Should reach there before the round of 16 commences.

[avataar]

Excellent. Hopefully the swine flu thing does not boil things up further.


they are screening all passengers arriving into the city, self was put through scanners and a quickfire medical quiz by doc's present at the arrival terminal.

the weather isnt helping much

[george@chongwei]

Really, the broadcast picture quality of Day 1 leaves room for improvement ....... and there are too many seats in the actual stadium still available for your "huge frame". :p

Not to mention THAT GUY prattling "expletives" all throughout the rallies, makes me feel tired easily. Probably the reason why all MAS doubles pairs lost on Day 1. :eek::mad::p

Luckily, it had always been my mission to get away from terrible commentating.
hey, you should accompany John Burgess to make the commentary more interesting..in fact, u could make some part time pocket money too though.:D btw, john burgess did mentioned me(george@chongwei), limsy and daniel wong during his live commentary..i was shocked when he 1st mention it..;):D:D and blur at the same time.. John, where are you? please register and post here..i know u are here..hehe:p

[copadh]

Hi, all...
I've been in the stadium since 9th, and truly it needs more BC members to fire the crowds up. Locals only cheers while Indian players got point, and other cheers come from players bench, especially from China and European supported their teammates.
Might be its related with the security arrangement, swine flu issues, and ticket price, but, hey, this is world championship, and the players deserve more cheers and crowd...

[arjuntew]

Hi, all...
I've been in the stadium since 9th, and truly it needs more BC members to fire the crowds up. Locals only cheers while Indian players got point, and other cheers come from players bench, especially from China and European supported their teammates.
Might be its related with the security arrangement, swine flu issues, and ticket price, but, hey, this is world championship, and the players deserve more cheers and crowd...
Hey Copadh,
This is truly sad for me but even after having the tickets, I am completely stuck with my work in office and will be able to attend the semi's and the finals only as they fall on the weekend.:crying:

[abedeng]

Ah, hullo again, copadh. Reporting live again, I see ......

I'm sure the situation will improve further from tomorrow onwards, with additional BC "heavyweights" arriving tonight and tomorrow morning.

Though I must say I am concerned with the lack of spectators, even India Open had more.

[arjuntew]

Ah, hullo again, copadh. Reporting live again, I see ......

I'm sure the situation will improve further from tomorrow onwards, with additional BC "heavyweights" arriving tonight and tomorrow morning.

Though I must say I am concerned with the lack of spectators, even India Open had more.
Abedeng the big reason why Indian Open had more spectators was because there was not this much security and the entry to the event was free.

[Loh]

hey, you should accompany John Burgess to make the commentary more interesting..in fact, u could make some part time pocket money too though.:D btw, john burgess did mentioned me(george@chongwei), limsy and daniel wong during his live commentary..i was shocked when he 1st mention it..;):D:D and blur at the same time.. John, where are you? please register and post here..i know u are here..hehe:p

Wah George is now more famous than Chong Wei and all credit should go to Mr Commentary to making you so! Hope you and limsy will not criticise him from now onwards but to defend his comments instead. :D:D:D

[aresya]

hey, you should accompany John Burgess to make the commentary more interesting..in fact, u could make some part time pocket money too though.:D btw, john burgess did mentioned me(george@chongwei), limsy and daniel wong during his live commentary..i was shocked when he 1st mention it..;):D:D and blur at the same time.. John, where are you? please register and post here..i know u are here..hehe:p

yaa... i heard it too ... congrats to you ...:D

[ants]

will be there from tomorrow onwards..

hope we have more interesting day than today!!

Might not go there after all. Not because of the threats.. but partly some of my frens lost already and last min change of scheds.

[george@chongwei]

Wah George is now more famous than Chong Wei and all credit should go to Mr Commentary to making you so! Hope you and limsy will not criticise him from now onwards but to defend his comments instead. :D:D:D
shhh....if something is not right, i will say out the truth one..as easy as that.;)

[copadh]

Ah, hullo again, copadh. Reporting live again, I see ......

I'm sure the situation will improve further from tomorrow onwards, with additional BC "heavyweights" arriving tonight and tomorrow morning.

Though I must say I am concerned with the lack of spectators, even India Open had more.

hallo again, abedeng...thanks to my job, I may say...
unfortunately could not do live report from the stadium, wifi is unreliable, sometimes on and most of the time is off....:D

R16 last night was better, some Indonesians were there, also children from Korea, French supporter stand for Lady Pi, all Europeans support Juliane against WYH, and of course local supporters have to support Indian princess...
(Saina really need that support against 'never to give up' Petya. Poor Petya, bad call in 3rd game cost her the match)

[copadh]

Hey Copadh,
This is truly sad for me but even after having the tickets, I am completely stuck with my work in office and will be able to attend the semi's and the finals only as they fall on the weekend.:crying:


well, hopefully all big guns will stay until the last day...
you just miss BCL, WYH, PSH, BP, and WPT/CEH, and the rest is still there...

[arjuntew]

well, hopefully all big guns will stay until the last day...
you just miss BCL, WYH, PSH, BP, and WPT/CEH, and the rest is still there...
Yeah, I may have been missing the live action but LiveScore is what is keeping me alive. Hope to see you tomorrow:).

[limsy]

Wah George is now more famous than Chong Wei and all credit should go to Mr Commentary to making you so! Hope you and limsy will not criticise him from now onwards but to defend his comments instead. :D:D:D

can u find the post about my complain on him?:confused: