Aviva Open Singapore 2009

Aviva Open Singapore (AOS) 2009 will be held at the Singapore Indoor Stadium from 9 to 14 Jun 2008. The event is in its 6th year running, is sanctioned by the Badminton World Federation (BWF), organized by Singapore Badminton Association (SBA) and supported by Singapore Sports Council (SSC). AOS 2008, a week-long event, saw some 207 top shuttlers from 24 countries participating in the Super Series tournament, with close to 65% of the world’s Top 10 players vying for the US$200,000 prize money at stake.

The badminton fraternity’s heavyweights and Olympic qualifiers such as Peter Gade, Lee Chong Wei, Tine Rasmussen, Xie Zhongbo and Guo Zhendong competed in the tournament. Lee Chong Wei from Malaysia and Tine Rasmussen from Denmark eventually emerged victorious as the Men’s and Women’s Singles Champion respectively.


Event Name : Aviva Open Singapore 2009, Super Series

Dates : 9 to 14 June 2009

9 June Qualifying Rounds
10 & 11 June Preliminary Rounds
12 June Quarter Finals
13 June Semi Finals
14 June Finals

Venue : Singapore Indoor Stadium

Ticket Prices : Daily Tickets: $4- $40 per day
Season Tickets: $9- $80

Categories : Men’s Singles, Men’s Doubles, Women’s Singles,
Women’s Doubles, Mixed Doubles

No. of Players : 246 top international shuttlers

No. of Countries : 28 participating countries

Event Organizer : Singapore Badminton Association (SBA)

Partner : Singapore Sports Council (SSC)

Sanctioning Body : Badminton World Federation (BWF)

Official Website : www.singaporebadmintonopen.com (http://www.singaporebadmintonopen.com/)

The Singapore Badminton Open (http://www.singaporebadmintonopen.com/) website doesn't show the 2009 schedule.
It doesn't show anything from 2008 either.
It is stuck on the 2007 arrangements :o

cool but d website is outdated:(

Will let you guys know once the website is up n running!!

what bout d volunteer recruitment?when is it?i m very interested.pls tell me more info.thx

Currently there are no recruitment drive for volunteers. I will post up the info for all. Thanks for the interest!

looking forward to be in sgo...hehe

looking forward to be in sgo...hehe
Welcome to my hometown. I will be there to support Malaysia!

i wanna gooooo..limsy are u going?

i wanna gooooo..limsy are u going?
sure he's going;)

sure he's going;)
george wanna go?? let's go together la, hehe... I might go from QF onwards :D

suetyan, can you ask wang yihan if she's coming to singapore open please? :)

suetyan, can you ask wang yihan if she's coming to singapore open please? :)

Just Wang Yihan? :rolleyes:

How about (insert every WS and WD name here)? :D

suetyan, can you ask wang yihan if she's coming to singapore open please? :)
sure. But I think she also doesn't know will she coming to Spore Open because now only March, we don't know how the coach decides :D But, I will ask her for you and persuade her to come, haha :D

Just Wang Yihan? :rolleyes:

How about (insert every WS and WD name here)? :D
this one is a bit difficult haha, but I will try :D

say liao...99% will go...relax....now just march

Just Wang Yihan? :rolleyes:

How about (insert every WS and WD name here)? :D

I thought george will ask that question :D

ahem i'm rather selective...hope to see korean cutie HHY too :)

limsyyyyy!!! i wanna go meh...lets bring john and kilod with us!

limsyyyyy!!! i wanna go meh...lets bring john and kilod with us!

hehe...relax...we contact again to comfirm...hehe...:D

wow, seems that u guys had made an very eaaarly preparation for this SG open huh?:)
maybe uncle loh will help u guys on this:p

Seem like Team SIN won't be needing FedEx. They are at home, no need next day delivery:p;):rolleyes:

u mean china nt coming?haih

FedEx a brand you can trust:);):p:DJust ask team CHN......

i dono any chn team.how to ask fren?

i dono any chn team.how to ask fren?
china wil be coming la, dont worry

lol then wat tommybun means?

lol then wat tommybun means?
tommy bun or tommy susanto?:p
hehe:D

sorry tommy susanto
still blur after lost my cam

Will join you guys if I decides to go to Msia this summer!

sorry tommy susanto
still blur after lost my cam

If you don't know anything, just ask uncle Loh;)He would probably say, "oh that pain in the bxxx tommy again":p:D

yeay...am so xcited for SG open...huhu... telah mula menabung ..hehhe :)

by the way, i went to Squash KL Open last week, for pictures, visit my blog at www.nurulshima.blogspot.com (http://www.nurulshima.blogspot.com) :)

Seem like Team SIN won't be needing FedEx. They are at home, no need next day delivery:p;):rolleyes:

Tommy are you returning to this part of the world for a change? :p

Surely you need not rely on FedEx to transport you over? Maybe BA can give a special concession to all British supporters. :)

I suppose Andrew Smith will take part and you should support him all the way to Singapore! :p BTW AS seems to be quite a frequent visitor to Asia and you should keep up with him! ;)

Wow, all these surely are early birds................

lol then wat tommybun means?
I dont know that Im quite famous here:p:D (kidding)

the ticket is on sales now....
www.sistic.com.sg

the ticket is on sales now....
www.sistic.com.sg (http://www.sistic.com.sg)
Internet booking begins only on 6 April.

Internet booking begins only on 6 April.
ok, it had begin today!:)
folks in spore, better take note of this;)

Although fans can't see Cheng Shu/Zhao Yunlei in Sudirman but not to be disappointed, they are coming for Singapore Open and Indonesia Open this year :D

They have raised the ticket prices this year :(
Even the Early Bird Premium Season ticket is $50.

the organiser must be expecting a world class badminton matches;)

I was at the Esplanade Theatre last night to watch the opening of the Broadway musical "Cats" and took the opportunity to buy an Early Bird Premium Season ticket for a total of $53. It is Free Seating within Blk A11 - A17, not a specific seat number.

The match schedule in June 2009 is as follows:

Wed 10 - Preliminary 9 am
Thu 11 - Preliminary 2 pm
Fri 12 - Quarter Finals 3 pm
Sat 13 - Semi Finals 2 pm
Sun 14 - Finals 1 pm

I suppose the Qualifications will be held on Tues 9 and is normally free of charge.

The Premium Seats are close to the courts and last year, the VIP pass holders also occupy these seats.

I was at the Esplanade Theatre last night to watch the opening of the Broadway musical "Cats" and took the opportunity to buy an Early Bird Premium Season ticket for a total of $53. It is Free Seating within Blk A11 - A17, not a specific seat number.

The match schedule in June 2009 is as follows:

Wed 10 - Preliminary 9 am
Thu 11 - Preliminary 2 pm
Fri 12 - Quarter Finals 3 pm
Sat 13 - Semi Finals 2 pm
Sun 14 - Finals 1 pm

I suppose the Qualifications will be held on Tues 9 and is normally free of charge.

Yes, you do not need tickets for the qualification round.

wow man, guys u all r realli fast in supportin badminton.but i like it!

and yeah, these are all early birds:D:D

i`ll be going for the quarter finals and onwards ..yeay!!!! anyone else?

i`ll take a train from malaysia on thrsday night or friday morning, fr KL to singapore..here i come singapore!!!!!!!!!

i`ll take a train from malaysia on thrsday night or friday morning, fr KL to singapore..here i come singapore!!!!!!!!!

wow.. you are so ONZ, man~~ :D:D

Crazy badminton fans :cool:

Going to buy the tickets soon...

i hope malaysian mens double will win again this time around...Malaysia Boleh

Didn't know sistic is selling it. I am going for sure~!!!

I hope most of the world class field will be here. Tournaments in June/July timeframe normally don't get full top class field following the euphoria of the Thomas/Uber/Sudirman Cups and the "hibernation period" before World Championships/Olympic Games.

Didn't know sistic is selling it. I am going for sure~!!!
The tickets have been available online since 6 April.
See this page (http://www.sistic.com.sg/portal/dt?dt.isPortletRequest=true&dt.action=process&dt.provider=PortletWindowProcessChannel&dt.windowProvider.targetPortletChannel=JSPTabConta iner/sEventsCalendar/Event&dt.containerName=JSPTabContainer/sEventsCalendar&dt.windowProvider.currentChannelMode=VIEW&dt.window.portletAction=RENDER&contentCode=aviva0609) at the Sistic website :)

Tickets are also available at their authorised counters.

i believe some big guns will be making thier way down here...

Thanks Oldhand. I bought the tickets this morning. Me my wife and my friend 3 of us going. My friend a malaysian say he is bringing the malaysia flag. I think he is joking though. lol

Thanks Oldhand. I bought the tickets this morning. Me my wife and my friend 3 of us going. My friend a malaysian say he is bringing the malaysia flag. I think he is joking though. lol
My friend has bought the ticket for me also :D I will be bringing the China flag :p

a true Malaysian.. :):)

really ah sy.chn flag. i will bring hkg flag.jk jk.more different flags better la
haha
c u all thr

really ah sy.chn flag. i will bring hkg flag.jk jk.more different flags better la
haha
c u all thr
of course is UNTRUE. But I know there will be someone bringing the China flag :D

hmm who ah?
lol
we all so excited bout SO hor
sc oso not yet start leh
ahhaah

halo everyone... may i know where do you guys stay in singapore? i mean which hotel.... thanksss

I hope most of the world class field will be here. Tournaments in June/July timeframe normally don't get full top class field following the euphoria of the Thomas/Uber/Sudirman Cups and the "hibernation period" before World Championships/Olympic Games.

I also hope we can watch first class badminton from the top stars. :D

Just wonder which of these are coming for MS - LCW, PG, LD (?), CJ, TH, BCL ...??? :rolleyes:

hope u guys have fun there!:)

hope u guys have fun there!:)

Why don't you come down and join us. I'm sure many other Malaysian BFers will be coming with Bro Din and newcomer suetyan leading the charge. :D

Why don't you come down and join us. I'm sure many other Malaysian BFers will be coming with Bro Din and newcomer suetyan leading the charge. :D

Yeah, well for me, it will be from q-finals onwards as usual, and heading home to Malaysia on Sunday night after dinner following the finals. Though for this year, I am thinking not to drive south, maybe take a coach, train or dirt cheap flight.

Why don't you come down and join us. I'm sure many other Malaysian BFers will be coming with Bro Din and newcomer suetyan leading the charge. :D
suetyan huh?:D
wait and see:cool::D:D
lol

halo everyone... may i know where do you guys stay in singapore? i mean which hotel.... thanksss
hotel in singapore is expensive, hotel will never be my choice in Singapore, I will either stay at my friend's house or my relative one :D
suetyan huh?:D
wait and see:cool::D:D
lol
see what?? :confused::p

Cheapest and nearest would be at Geylang. :). Still thinking if i would want to make the trip down to Spore for SO this time.

Cheapest and nearest would be at Geylang. :). Still thinking if i would want to make the trip down to Spore for SO this time.
come la come la, many Mas Bcers are going :D

halo... i studied at NUS b4 but short time... im now in australia... im thinking of going this SO... can i join u guys? :)

halo... i studied at NUS b4 but short time... im now in australia... im thinking of going this SO... can i join u guys? :)
sure, you can join. So are you coming back to Singapore for holiday?

i dont think i can go to sgo:crying:
exam is too near:mad:
sorry guys

come la come la, many Mas Bcers are going :D

Ants has been to previous Singapore Opens before, you know ......

Ants has been to previous Singapore Opens before, you know ......
yup, I know, only I never been to Singapore Open before :(

yup, I know, only I never been to Singapore Open before :(

All you need is a passport and the courage to explore ....... :D

All you need is a passport and the courage to explore ....... :D
The recent I been to Singapore was last year, but not for Singapore Open :( Luckily passport has not expired :p

i 've been to Singapore quite often..but only during Christmas period....:)

i just remember i x hv pasport.lol
hav to make it b4 i go to sg open
haha
btw any1 knw which players are coming?
i hope can c my fav player esp those i x meet b4 n take pic w inc wang lin n cathy chau
haha

i`ll take a train from malaysia on thrsday night or friday morning, fr KL to singapore..here i come singapore!!!!!!!!!
Are you serious???:eek:

i just remember i x hv pasport.lol
hav to make it b4 i go to sg open
haha
btw any1 knw which players are coming?
i hope can c my fav player esp those i x meet b4 n take pic w inc wang lin n cathy chau
haha
wah, you don't have a passport? Then faster go and make one now :D

yalo i x hv paspot n almost 4get bout it
lol
will make it when i go bck
hehe

it's not expensive ... which location you took the the train ? & duration of time ? i have took a train down south before...

anyone here is going there alone and staying in hotel? im looking for company...i will probably stay at a cheap hotel in geylang RM950 for 7 nights... are those hotel safe ? since geylang is Red-Light District... any suggestion?

anyone here is going there alone and staying in hotel? im looking for company...i will probably stay at a cheap hotel in geylang RM950 for 7 nights... are those hotel safe ? since geylang is Red-Light District... any suggestion?

if you do not wish to stay in geylang, there are budget hotels (hotel81/fragrance) at eunos/lavender area. you could take public transport from these areas to the singapore indoor stadium.

anyone here is going there alone and staying in hotel? im looking for company...i will probably stay at a cheap hotel in geylang RM950 for 7 nights... are those hotel safe ? since geylang is Red-Light District... any suggestion?
There are now many clean,well designed ,well located backpacker style places, with easy internet access, in Spore.Try www.g4station.com (http://www.g4station.com) .They quoted S$206 for a 7-day stay but it's 8-bed dorm sharing.It's 5 mins from the MRT station and many bus options to the stadium.Check others.You are now spoilt for choice.

anyone here is going there alone and staying in hotel? im looking for company...i will probably stay at a cheap hotel in geylang RM950 for 7 nights... are those hotel safe ? since geylang is Red-Light District... any suggestion?
Its nothing wrong with Geylang area...:D:D
The question is if you can control yourself or not...:D:D:D

Its nothing wrong with Geylang area...:D:D
The question is if you can control yourself or not...:D:D:D

haha... cool.... then should be ok.... thanks everyone

ants... are you coming this time? :)

Its nothing wrong with Geylang area...:D:D
The question is if you can control yourself or not...:D:D:D

haha... cool.... then should be ok.... thanks everyone

Well maybe Rudy aka huangkh, has just confessed he ran wild the last time he was at Geylang, beyond his control ... hahahaha .... :eek::D;)

Geylang in Singapore is such a popular place that they even have a song
specially written in its honour:

Geylang Sipaku Geylang

Geylang, sipaku Geylang, Geylang, si rama rama.
Pulang, marilah pulang, marilah pulang bersama-sama.
Mari pulang, marilah pulang, marilah pulang bersama-sama.

Kalu ada si jarom di patah, janganlah simpan di dalam peti.
Kalu ada silap dan salah, janganlah simpan di dalam peti.
Kalu ada silap dan salah, janganlah simpan di dalam peti.

Geylang, sipaku Geylang (Geylang!), Geylang, si rama rama.
Pulang, marilah pulang, marilah pulang bersama-sama.
Mari pulang, marilah pulang, marilah pulang bersama-sama.

Kalu ada sumor di ladang, boleh kita bertumpang mandi.
Kalu ada umur yang panjang, bolehlah kita berjumpa lagi.
Kalu ada umur yang panjang, bolehlah kita berjumpa lagi.

Geylang, sipaku Geylang (Geylang!), Geylang, si rama rama.
Pulang, marilah pulang, marilah pulang bersama-sama.
Mari Pulang, marilah pulang, marilah pulang bersama-sama

Maybe someone can do a translation of the above Malay version. :)

jason_kidd, Geylang is safe so long as you are not looking for, ahem, entertainment.

ants... are you coming this time? :)

Dont know yet... not sure... :) Still fixing my schedules.

halo... i studied at NUS b4 but short time... im now in australia... im thinking of going this SO... can i join u guys? :)

sure can
hope can meet many bcers thr
hehe

i parially understood the lyrics but what on earth is sipaku ??

jason_kidd, Geylang is safe so long as you are not looking for, ahem, entertainment.

Well maybe Rudy aka huangkh, has just confessed he ran wild the last time he was at Geylang, beyond his control ... hahahaha .... :eek::D;)
ya know, sometimes 'temptations' are so great:p

i parially understood the lyrics but what on earth is sipaku ??

I couldn't find the meaning of sipaku too.

But if you take away 'si', paku means "nail; ferns" according to my e-dictionary. :eek:

BTW is there a meaning for 'si'?

Now how do we associate nails and ferns with Geylang? :confused:

I couldn't find the meaning of sipaku too.

But if you take away 'si', paku means "nail; ferns" according to my e-dictionary. :eek:

BTW is there a meaning for 'si'?

Now how do we associate nails and ferns with Geylang? :confused:

Its not Geylang but Gelang...I believe..hope someone can confirm it..it is one of INA's dialect....

Its not Geylang but Gelang...I believe..hope someone can confirm it..it is one of INA's dialect....

You may be right, but we have used "Geylang" as the spelling all this while! :D
Certainly not Gayland! :rolleyes:
But I think there is a Gelang Patah in Johore. ;)

yes indeed paku is nail ....well to make it short it's about butterfly, return to home...hmmm...........well Indonesia uses Bahasa Baku which is 1 type of malay just like Bahasa Melayu but in Malaysia , the Malay we use for e.g..., kau dah makan? kecoh la lu & etc...while the proper way to speak is Awak sudah Makan...

Lets change the thread to Geylang Open now.

Mgight be able to make it to Spore Open. Will be arriving to Malaysia from overseas on the 9th. Maybe i will leave to Spore the same day.. or the next day. Will see if i'm motivated to do that.

Mgight be able to make it to Spore Open. Will be arriving to Malaysia from overseas on the 9th. Maybe i will leave to Spore the same day.. or the next day. Will see if i'm motivated to do that.

ants... where u intend to stay? are u going alone?

ants... where u intend to stay? are u going alone?

Ants is no newcomer to Singapore. He has relatives here.
I thought you have stayed in Singapore before or have you migrated to Australia for studies. You may still have relatives and friends here who many be able to accommodate you. Good Luck. :D

Why don't you come down and join us. I'm sure many other Malaysian BFers will be coming with Bro Din and newcomer suetyan leading the charge. :D
i just feel like its just too early to decide yet.:D
relax and see:p:p

Geylang in Singapore is such a popular place that they even have a song
specially written in its honour:

Geylang Sipaku Geylang

Geylang, sipaku Geylang, Geylang, si rama rama.
Pulang, marilah pulang, marilah pulang bersama-sama.
Mari pulang, marilah pulang, marilah pulang bersama-sama.

Kalu ada si jarom di patah, janganlah simpan di dalam peti.
Kalu ada silap dan salah, janganlah simpan di dalam peti.
Kalu ada silap dan salah, janganlah simpan di dalam peti.

Geylang, sipaku Geylang (Geylang!), Geylang, si rama rama.
Pulang, marilah pulang, marilah pulang bersama-sama.
Mari pulang, marilah pulang, marilah pulang bersama-sama.

Kalu ada sumor di ladang, boleh kita bertumpang mandi.
Kalu ada umur yang panjang, bolehlah kita berjumpa lagi.
Kalu ada umur yang panjang, bolehlah kita berjumpa lagi.

Geylang, sipaku Geylang (Geylang!), Geylang, si rama rama.
Pulang, marilah pulang, marilah pulang bersama-sama.
Mari Pulang, marilah pulang, marilah pulang bersama-sama

Maybe someone can do a translation of the above Malay version. :)

Rudy is right. The right word for the song is "gelang", nothing to do with Geylang.

i just feel like its just too early to decide yet.:D
relax and see:p:p

Good keep it within sight. :cool:

ants... where u intend to stay? are u going alone?

Im not sure where will i be staying. Either in the official hotel or Geylang area!
I will be going with the Msian players if ever.

Mgight be able to make it to Spore Open. Will be arriving to Malaysia from overseas on the 9th. Maybe i will leave to Spore the same day.. or the next day. Will see if i'm motivated to do that.

maybe u can terus go sg after bck fr oversea
haha
im back home now:)

Geylang in Singapore is such a popular place that they even have a song
specially written in its honour:

Geylang Sipaku Geylang

Geylang, sipaku Geylang, Geylang, si rama rama.
Pulang, marilah pulang, marilah pulang bersama-sama.
Mari pulang, marilah pulang, marilah pulang bersama-sama.

Kalu ada si jarom di patah, janganlah simpan di dalam peti.
Kalu ada silap dan salah, janganlah simpan di dalam peti.
Kalu ada silap dan salah, janganlah simpan di dalam peti.

Geylang, sipaku Geylang (Geylang!), Geylang, si rama rama.
Pulang, marilah pulang, marilah pulang bersama-sama.
Mari pulang, marilah pulang, marilah pulang bersama-sama.

Kalu ada sumor di ladang, boleh kita bertumpang mandi.
Kalu ada umur yang panjang, bolehlah kita berjumpa lagi.
Kalu ada umur yang panjang, bolehlah kita berjumpa lagi.

Geylang, sipaku Geylang (Geylang!), Geylang, si rama rama.
Pulang, marilah pulang, marilah pulang bersama-sama.
Mari Pulang, marilah pulang, marilah pulang bersama-sama

Maybe someone can do a translation of the above Malay version. :)

Hey they should play this song in 'the Little Nonya' instead of the Burung kakak tua song. :D Too bad the venue was in Malacca instead of Geylang, Singapore.

From peranakan.org.sg

For the bolded refrain:

Geylang like nail
Geylang the butterfly
Go home, lets go home..
Lets go home together
Go home, lets go home..
Lets go home together

Hey they should play this song in 'the Little Nonya' instead of the Burung kakak tua song. :D Too bad the venue was in Malacca instead of Geylang, Singapore.

From peranakan.org.sg

For the bolded refrain:

Geylang like nail
Geylang the butterfly
Go home, lets go home..
Lets go home together
Go home, lets go home..
Lets go home together

Thanks for the translation. :D

I just wonder why the composer should equate "Geylang like nails", instead of
"like ferns" since butterfly and ferns are better suited for each other.
Indeed Geyland is full of Lady Butterflies. Nails are too sharp, cold and hard! Or could it be that Lady Butterflies have to face the harsh realities of Geylang for a living? :(

"Butterfly, go home...
Go home to the ferns
Lets all go home together..." :p

oh man. wtf. the malaysian elite back-up shuttlers are not coming to aviva open. =(

check this out:
http://thestar.com.my/sports/story.asp?file=/2009/4/24/sports/3758406&sec=sports

He might change his mind.. :)

well Rexy & Rashid seems to be in the same line........no show no go....

Early bird tickets ending soon, until 3rd May only!

bought mine already.....:)

guys season pass means i can get entry everyday thru out the tournament right??
how abt premium season pass? any difference between the 2?

guys season pass means i can get entry everyday thru out the tournament right??
how abt premium season pass? any difference between the 2?

Season Pass (early bird savings) $18
(4 May onwards) $38

Premium Season Pass (early bird savings) $50
(4 May onwards) $80

All prices exclude SISTIC booking fees
$1 tickets $20 and below
$3 tickets above $20

http://www.sistic.com.sg/portal/dt?dt.isPortletRequest=true&dt.action=process&dt.provider=PortletWindowProcessChannel&dt.windowProvider.targetPortletChannel=JSPTabConta iner/sEventsCalendar/Event&dt.containerName=JSPTabContainer/sEventsCalendar&dt.windowProvider.currentChannelMode=VIEW&dt.window.portletAction=RENDER&contentCode=aviva0609

See you all there. I got my tickets already.

Ants is no newcomer to Singapore. He has relatives here.
I thought you have stayed in Singapore before or have you migrated to Australia for studies. You may still have relatives and friends here who many be able to accommodate you. Good Luck. :D

Yes you are right bro. I have lots of relatives in Spore. In fact Spore is like my second home. heheheh..

guys season pass means i can get entry everyday thru out the tournament right??
how abt premium season pass? any difference between the 2?
The Premium Season pass gives you premium seats - the seats closest to the action.
The Season pass gives you the next best seats :)

Didnt know that Season Pass have the best seats. I thought Premium seats already good enuff.

Didnt know that Season Pass have the best seats. I thought Premium seats already good enuff.
The Premium Season Pass offers the best seats.
The Ordinary Season Pass are the next best :)

Ordinary Season Pass is good enough for me besides I am bringing my trusty Bushnell pocket bino with me :)

Didnt know that Season Pass have the best seats. I thought Premium seats already good enuff.

i oso tot that premium is d best
btw ants,u confirm going sg open?

Hahah.. i really dont know yet my dear. Will see... :)

Ah dear ah(cheeyf)...so u confirm go lah izit?? ;P

Ah dear ah(cheeyf)...so u confirm go lah izit?? ;P

ya i confirm going.wat bout u, Terry?come la.let us rock sg open. walau call me dear pula. haha

ha? i just follow ants only. If i'm not allow to call then i call cheeyf only lor hehe

ha? i just follow ants only. If i'm not allow to call then i call cheeyf only lor hehe

oh.can call la.but later ur wife jealous leh.haha

To ALL OUR DEAR FRIENDS from Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines, Vietnam, Australia and overseas, especially one Rudy from US, we welcome you to the Aviva Open Singapore this June.

And it seems China's best players, who were absent last year to prepare for the Beijing Olympics will not miss this Singapore Open.

And if Lin Dan comes to challenge LCW et all, it will be a spectacle not to be missed!

Unfortunately, Aviva has still not decided whether to continue to sponsor this SS tournament for next year...

Taken from Today paper 1 May 2009, Sports Section 'Singapore Sports', Page 24
by Low Lin Fhoong

First Asia, then the world. China's Li Ning Group plan to take badminton world by storm, one step at a time.

FEW will forget the sight of Li Ning "walking on air" at the opening ceremony of the 2008 Olympics in Beijing.

Suspended by wires, the 1984 Olympic triple gold medallist lit the cauldron at the Bird's Nest Stadium to open the world's biggest multi-sports event.

Today, the man voted one of China's greatest athletes of the 20th century is chairman of the Li Ning Group, one of the leading sports brand enterprises in the country.

The company hope to go international, starting with South-east Asia, and Singapore. They have already made their first move.

For a start, Li Ning Sports Singapore have located their first regional office here and are now the equipment sponsors for the Aviva Open Singapore 2009, a badminton tournament that is part of the Super Series calendar.

The official launch of the tournament was held yesterday, and speaking at the event, Li Ning Sports Singapore's South-east Asia general manager, Vivien Lim, said: "In China, badminton is the No 3 most popular sport, and in Singapore, it's No 5. There's a big opportunity to grow the business and go out of China, and Singapore offers the stability and infrastructure in the region.

"We are also looking at a title sponsorship of $8 to $9 million for a three to four year deal for the Singapore Open, and are currently in discussions. Our focus is on badminton, and we are also sponsors for the Asian Satellite and Youth International this year."

Li Ning's one-year deal with the Singapore Badminton Association (SBA) is estimated at between $100,000 to $200,000. Aviva's contract for title sponsorship of the tournament ends this year and Li Ning are keen to take over.

The Li Ning Group in China have over 6,000 directly-managed and franchise retail stores. The group revenue last year was 6.69 billion yuan ($1.45 billion), a 53.8-per-cent jump from 2007.

The Beijing-based company's expansion plan will focus on the group's licensing, distribution and franchising business. Li Ning are eyeing a retail store here and in Malaysia this year.

"South-east Asia is the right place to expand the business, and in five years' time, we want to expand to Europe and the United States," said Lim. "The forecast is to become one of the top five world sports brand by 2018."

TODAY understands that Li Ning are also in discussions with the Singapore Table Tennis Association to sponsor the national team's attire and equipment next year.

Paddlers like Li Jiawei and Feng Tianwei would join the company's stable of stars, which includes Olympic and world pole vault champion Yelena Isinbayeva, and the NBA's Shaquille O'Neal and Baron Davis.

Part of the Badminton World Federation's 12-leg Super Series tournament, the Aviva Open Singapore 2009 will be held at the Singapore Indoor Stadium from June 9 to 14.

The Premium Season Pass offers the best seats.
The Ordinary Season Pass are the next best :)

I've never believed in Premium tickets. They are, for the most case, too close to the courts and don't have sufficient elevation.

I've never believed in Premium tickets. They are, for the most case, too close to the courts and don't have sufficient elevation.
You are young and blessed with a hawk's eyes.
I am old and cursed with a white mouse's vision :o

You are young and blessed with a hawk's eyes.
I am old and cursed with a white mouse's vision :o

Good one, Oldhand ...... :D No doubt you are partially right, on your age and white mouse vision part ......:p

I found that for the purpose of watching badminton, elevation is much more important than a hawk's eyes. Easier to spot "enhanced" line-judging and great shot angles not seen from an almost level position.

hey abedeng, u going to sg open oso?hehe

he is probably seated somewhere secluded and spying on people while giving report on BC.

Extract from an article in the sports section of 1st May Straits Times:

In the run-up to the event, organisers will attempt to set a Guinness world record for the most number of people taking part in a badminton rally.

Members of the public will be invited to visit various sports complexes islandwide on May 16 for try-outs. The record-setting event will be held at Raffles City on May 23.

he is probably seated somewhere secluded and spying on people while giving report on BC.

I suppose we have to leave Bro Din alone if we want speedy up-to-date reports. I just hope our Englishman commentator will not deny him that freedom and independence. Otherwise, maybe Rudy will be the best man to go between. :D:D:D

I suppose we have to leave Bro Din alone if we want speedy up-to-date reports. I just hope our Englishman commentator will not deny him that freedom and independence. Otherwise, maybe Rudy will be the best man to go between. :D:D:D

Hey Loh, can you feedback to the TV crew that the camera angle it way too high? I think among all the Super Series, Singapore Open has the worst camera angle? Why not take a close look on All England, China Master/Open and Danish Open/Copenhagen Masters, these tournaments have excellent camera positions.
Thanks Loh!

Hey Loh, can you feedback to the TV crew that the camera angle it way too high? I think among all the Super Series, Singapore Open has the worst camera angle? Why not take a close look on All England, China Master/Open and Danish Open/Copenhagen Masters, these tournaments have excellent camera positions.
Thanks Loh!

Hey friend, tough call man. :eek:

I'm sure they must have received some feedback if viewers are really dissatisfied.

So far did not get violent objections, I suppose, otherwise we should see some changes like what you have observed.

As they say, one man's meat may be another man's poison.
Difficult to satisfy everybody lah! :D

Put a big banner there and they'll change man. ;)

I hope the big guns will come. ;) All bought tickets already? VIP tickets anyone? ;)

Put a big banner there and they'll change man. ;)

I hope the big guns will come. ;) All bought tickets already? VIP tickets anyone? ;)
yo, waiting for you to treat me something special in singapore.:)

This latest list of Malaysian players coming to the Singapore Open:

Men's Singles:
Lee Chong Wei, Tan Chun Seang, Wong Choong Hann, Roslin Hashim, Lee Tsuen Seng, Sairul Amar Ayob, Pei Wee Chung, Zulfadli Zulkifli, Chiang Jiann Shiang.

Women's Singles:
Wong Mew Choo, Julia Wong, Lydia Cheah, Anita Kaur.

Men's Doubles:
Koo Kien Keat-Tan Boon Heong, Choong Tan Fook-Lee Wan Wah, Chew Choon Eng-Chan Chong Ming, Gan Teik Chai-Tan Bin Shen, Hong Chien Hun-Chow Pak Chuu.

Women's Doubles:
Wong Pei Tty-Chin Eei Hui, Ng Hui Lin-Woon Khe Wei, Lim Pek Siah-Haw Chiou Hwee.

Mixed Doubles:
Koo Kien Keat-Ng Hui Lin, Fairuzizuan Tazari-Wong Pei Tty, Razif Latif-Woon Khe Wei.

We shall be seeing "monkey" Tan Chun Seang in action, the only junior approved by his coach deserving enough to compete. ;)

Surprised that Hafiz is not included in the squad.

..but Kuan Beng Hong is also not included. The 2 players who recently received a 2nd lease of life @ BAM, after being given a warning by BAM to "show up" in a few tourneys early this yr, i guess they're staying home..

can i know who is he?

Chiang Jiann Shiang

can i know who is he?

Chiang Jiann Shiang

I was also surprised to see this 'foreign' name.
May you can find out more. :D

i know Kuan B H will play in Pahang Open...hope he'll get to play in Indonesia Open..

sabrina is not going:(
so any sg bcers gona organise get 2gether?hehe

sabrina is not going:(
so any sg bcers gona organise get 2gether?hehe
I hope the gathering is held before Sunday, because I might going back on Sunday night :D

Here is a group photo of BC representatives with the BC shirt.

wah nice
but d pic so small
hehe
uncle Loh, ru organising some gathering?
cu in SO ya

wah nice
but d pic so small
hehe
uncle Loh, ru organising some gathering?
cu in SO ya

I'm leaving the privilege to my younger BC friends. :D

Let's see whether I can find a bigger picture.

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EspnStar.com
11 May 2009


Olympic medalists and Super Series title-holders have confirmed their attendance at the Aviva Open Singapore 2009.

The best in the game of badminton will be arriving in Singapore from 9 to 14 June 2009 to play in one of the most important events in the badminton calendar.

Current reigning queen of women's badminton, Tine Rasmussen from Denmark, will also be arriving in Singapore for the event hoping to take home her third title in 2009 after winning the Malaysia Open and Korea Open. She will find competition from a familiar opponent Wang Yihan, the young player from China who beat her to take home the All England Super Series 2009 title. Zhou Mi from Hong Kong and Xie Xingfang from China will also be amongst the contenders for the women's singles title at the Aviva Open Singapore 2009.

World number one Lee Chong Wei from Malaysia has confirmed that he will be returning to Singapore to defend his men's singles title and he will face stiff competition from other prolific shuttlers such as Peter Gade from Denmark, Sony Dwi Kuncoro from Indonesia and Chen Jin from China.

A whole host of medalists from the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games will also be competing at the Aviva Open Singapore 2009 in hopes of continuing their reign at the top of the sport. Men's doubles gold medalists Hendra Setiawan and Markis Kido will be joined by women's doubles gold medalists Du Jing and Yu Yang from China. The Korean mixed doubles gold medalists at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games Lee Yong Dae and Lee Hyo Jung will be joined by the pair from Indonesia Nova Widianto and Lilyana Natsir.

Singapore will be sending its entire national team to try to qualify for the tournament including Derek Wong, Ashton Chen, Xing Aiying, Hendra Wijaya, Hendri Kurniawan Saputra, Shinta Mulia Sari, Yao Lei and Li Yujia. Xing Aiying was a quarter-finalist in the Aviva Open Singapore last year and will be returning this year to try and improve on her performance. Fresh off her World Junior triumph in women's doubles, Yao Lei will also be looking to put her best foot forward at the event. Men's doubles finalists at the Indian Open, Hendra and Hendri, will also join forces again at the Aviva Open Singapore 2009 and take on some of the world's most formidable duos.

Chairman of the Aviva Open Singapore's Organizing Committee, Mr Ng Yoke Weng, said, "This year we have the cream of the crop playing against each other at the event with medalists from the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games competing in every category. I am sure this will be a great tournament and everyone will have a fantastic time catching the world class action at the Singapore Indoor Stadium."

Mr Ng, who is also the Vice-President of the Singapore Badminton Association, added, "The Aviva Open Singapore 2009 is a very significant event on the local badminton calendar because it is a platform for our local players to gain invaluable experience playing against the top players in the world. Watching the best shuttlers pit their skills against each other will also inspire the team of budding players who will be working hard for the Youth Olympic Games in 2010."

Aviva's CEO Mr Shaun Meadows also expressed his excitement in welcoming the international shuttlers to the event, "Aviva is dedicated to making the event a great one for all those involved. Having stars of the badminton world playing at the Aviva Open Singapore 2009 will promise exhilarating action displaying speed, precision and agility, which are values Aviva stand by. We hope that everyone from the players to the spectators will have a magnificent time and soak in the great atmosphere at the Aviva Open Singapore."

To date, more than 220 top international shuttlers from about 26 countries have signed up to take part in the tournament across five categories including, Men's Singles, Women's Singles, Men's Doubles, Women's Doubles and Mixed Doubles. Besides the lucrative prize money, the shuttlers will also be playing to gather precious points in the Super Series event that will count towards their world rankings. The Aviva Open Singapore is organised by the Singapore Badminton Association (SBA), sponsored by Aviva and sanctioned by the Badminton World Federation (BWF).

EspnStar.com
11 May 2009


Olympic medalists and Super Series title-holders have confirmed their attendance at the Aviva Open Singapore 2009.

The best in the game of badminton will be arriving in Singapore from 9 to 14 June 2009 to play in one of the most important events in the badminton calendar.
...
..i noticed, from the article, LinDan along with Taufik won't be attending this yr's S'pore Open..I guess the Singapore Open SS title will, once again, elude LinDan; and perhaps he will skip out on the Indonesia Open SS, as well??..

..i noticed, from the article, LinDan along with Taufik won't be attending this yr's S'pore Open..I guess the Singapore Open SS title will, once again, elude LinDan; and perhaps he will skip out on the Indonesia Open SS, as well??..

Looks like Taufik at least is not coming as Rudy has said Yonex is prohibiting him because of certain disputes between them and SBA. No further details available though. :(

..LinDan's name in the list nor in the article as well..
Maybe suetyan can confirm it for us??..:confused:;)

Hey.. I know that Aviva Singapore Open is going to attempt to set the world record in the largest rally!

The qualifying round is tomorrow, and it will be held in Bishan, Bedok, Hougang and Jurong East stadiums; and the actual event is on 23rd March at Raffles City shopping centre! This is going to be sooo interesting!! :p

Oh no I made a mistake!! The rally qualification round is on 16th May, not tomorrow!! ;)

Hey.. I know that Aviva Singapore Open is going to attempt to set the world record in the largest rally!

The qualifying round is tomorrow, and it will be held in Bishan, Bedok, Hougang and Jurong East stadiums; and the actual event is on 23rd March at Raffles City shopping centre! This is going to be sooo interesting!! :p

March?
You mean, 23 May :)

Looks like Taufik at least is not coming as Rudy has said Yonex is prohibiting him because of certain disputes between them and SBA. No further details available though. :(
The latest players ( all independent players), being asked by Yonex to focus on INA Open is Candra/Rendra, also Vita/Hendra AG...not sure about Flandy who had been sponsored by Yonex too..

Yes, Taufik is not attending the Singapore Open since Lin Ning is the official tournament equipment sponsor. A Big dispute with SBA with Yonex.

Yes, Taufik is not attending the Singapore Open since Lin Ning is the official tournament equipment sponsor. A Big dispute with SBA with Yonex.
ohh, thanks for the info.

i thought lin dan will come because he is now sponsored by li ning

EspnStar.com
11 May 2009


Olympic medalists and Super Series title-holders have confirmed their attendance at the Aviva Open Singapore 2009.

Current reigning queen of women's badminton, Tine Rasmussen from Denmark, will also be arriving in Singapore for the event hoping to take home her third title in 2009 after winning the Malaysia Open and Korea Open.
that's the problems with those europeans, always too sick or injury to play for their own countries, when no price money around. when the $$ shown up for the SS series, first question is when is the next plane?

well money is the "vital " role be it sports, politics or etc.......

I did not see the URL for the updated website posted yet. So here it is

http://www.singaporebadmintonopen.sg/

that's the problems with those europeans, always too sick or injury to play for their own countries, when no price money around. when the $$ shown up for the SS series, first question is when is the next plane?

:D An event almost a full month away + not playing the Swiss Open SS = gr$$d? :rolleyes:

March?
You mean, 23 May :)

Ooopsss!! YEs it's 23rd May, which is this Saturday!! This is extremely exciting and i think many people will be there including the "old-birds" of badminton!

Hope to see you guys there!

Remember it's at Raffles City Level 3!! :)

Too bad. Politic sucks. The audience loose in this case. Just because of some annoying logos. ;)

What BWF doing about this? I hope they can make up their mind or they should be booted out. ;) What is BWF there for? Anyone can host games. Their role is to make sure the best comes to play and entertain the badminton fans. ;) I hope the BWF president or his associates reads this. ;)

If LD does not come to Singapore....it corroborates my "theory" that LD is afraid of playing in countries of tropical countries (SIngapore, Malaysia, Ina) - especially Southeast Asia.

If LD does not come to Singapore....it corroborates my "theory" that LD is afraid of playing in countries of tropical countries (SIngapore, Malaysia, Ina) - especially Southeast Asia.
..but more like a lack of confidence or uneasiness..;)

Chicken.... Chicken....... ;)

Now days these people don't have the passion... because of contractual agreement, everything gets frozen... Don't they get enuf funding already??? ;)

Lol Lin Dan's probably afraid of losing to LCW haha. I think Chong wei lost against him in sudirman cup because he wasnt attacking and was playing too much of LD's game.

Yeah... someone shd go to the chinese forum and post it there. Put the word chicken.. chicken... to fire him up to come over... ;) No respect for badminton fans. ;)

The Star Online > Sports
Thursday May 28, 2009

No Lin Dan and Chong Wei title showdown in Lion City

KUANTAN: Badminton fans can forget about another title showdown between world No. 1 Lee Chong Wei and China’s Lin Dan in the men’s singles event at the Singapore Open from June 9-14.

Lin Dan, who is selective of his tournaments, has chosen to skip the Super Series event.

Just two weeks ago, Lin Dan showed that he was still better than Chong Wei by beating the Malaysian in the semi-final tie of the Sudirman Cup in Guangzhou.

Indonesia’s Taufik Hidayat is also missing from the cast for the Singapore Open based on the qualifiers’ list released by the Badminton World Federation (BWF).

In the absence of these two players, Chong Wei will have to fend off challenges of a select few – Peter Gade-Christensen of Denmark; China’s Chen Jin and Bao Chunlai; Indonesia’s Sony Dwi Kuncoro and Simon Santoso; and South Korea Park Sung-hwan – as he seeks to defend the title.

The other events have attracted the world’s best players.

hmm, so no Lin dan, Taufik, and LEE chong Wei here;)
luckily peter is here

hmm, so no Lin dan, Taufik, and LEE chong Wei here;)
luckily peter is here
Are you sure about "no Lee Chong Wei"? :o

LCW should be here, according to what I read from Loh's posting.

hmm, so no Lin dan, Taufik, and LEE chong Wei here;)
luckily peter is here

In the absence of these two players, Chong Wei will have to fend off challenges of a select few – Peter Gade-Christensen of Denmark; China’s Chen Jin and Bao Chunlai; Indonesia’s Sony Dwi Kuncoro and Simon Santoso; and South Korea Park Sung-hwan – as he seeks to defend the title.

The other events have attracted the world’s best players.

So, are we going to see Li Ning booths instead of Yonex ones this year?

But I won't dare to buy Li Ning shirts, after looking at the Chinese players' accumulated sweat in Guangzhou.

So, are we going to see Li Ning booths instead of Yonex ones this year?

But I won't dare to buy Li Ning shirts, after looking at the Chinese players' accumulated sweat in Guangzhou.

I'll buy only if it's <S$10. From the looks of it, very very unlikely :p:p. Do they usually have a lelong lelong closing sale like the pasar malam?

Are you sure about "no Lee Chong Wei"? :o
sorry sorry, posted wrongly:(
please ignore it..

So, are we going to see Li Ning booths instead of Yonex ones this year?

But I won't dare to buy Li Ning shirts, after looking at the Chinese players' accumulated sweat in Guangzhou.
abedeng, don't get influenced by the LN shirts.:D
perhaps their racket is as good as Yonex?;):rolleyes::p

So any badminton fans here know will there any booths selling Li ning rackets and shirts in the coming Aviva open ? thanks?

So any badminton fans here know will there any booths selling Li ning rackets and shirts in the coming Aviva open ? thanks?

Heard that,...it is very expensive compared to YY............:rolleyes:

Well, expensive is only the brand. If only the cloth, its dirt cheap. I can get manufacturers to make the same. So, you are only paying for the brand.

Abe, Sexy la.... ;) Reiko will get excited... cipat cipat... ;)

Expensive is ok,, if Li Ning shirt can prove to me , it is as good as nike and adidas shirt, same quality , then i will buy, or else is forget it!

i hear Li Ning was behind nike & Adidas..

Political mah.... ;) I know for sure those LCW fans wont buy it. ;)

Even lindan and TH is not in Spore.. im sure LCW can still draws crowds in Spore Open.
Li Ning is just ok.. not as comfortable as nike or yonex very cool. However it feels almost the same as TruCool..

hmm..... peolple judge yourself

So any badminton fans here know will there any booths selling Li ning rackets and shirts in the coming Aviva open ? thanks?


any info on other than li ning booth , will there be other booths like YY and Victor ? Victor booth was at Sudirman Cup ....

Team Korea is currently having warmups training in Manila before proceeding to Singapore for the Open.

Must use cane and whip them lah.

Once complacency sets in it'll take years to rebuild. I notice the they are heavy also. ;)
A good excuse not to retain the title perhaps. ;)

ZAKRY Latif was supposed to hit the gym after last week's Pahang Open but fitness has taken a back seat as he is busy representing the Negri Sembilan Foundation in the ongoing Inter-Foundation Games in Kuantan.
This has got national doubles coach Rexy Mainaky worried as he feels Zakry will not have enough time to shape up for the Indonesia Open on June 16-21.

Zakry and partner Tazary Fairuzizuan, the World No 5 pair, are hoping to retain their Indonesia Open title in Jakarta.

"I wanted Zakry to work on his fitness after the Pahang Open. However, I can't do anything about it but wait for his return from Kuantan on Friday," said Rexy yesterday.

"I couldn't do much but to let him play in the Games as he has commitments with the Negri Foundation. I want him to train harder when he returns."

Rexy has not been happy with Zakry's form since the All England and Swiss Open in March.

The pair's slump started when they lost to South Korea's Han Sang Hoon-Hwang Ji Man in the quarter-finals of the All England, and a week later, were shown the exit in the first round of the Swiss Open by Japan's Shuichi Sakamoto-Shintaro Ikeda.

Those defeats prompted Rexy to issue an ultimatum to the pair to either shape up or risk being dropped from future tournaments.

The rumour is that Zakry has not been attending fitness training which forced the BA of Malaysia (BAM), two weeks ago, to drop the duo from defending their Singapore Open title next week.

Zakry-Fairuzizuan, however, answered their critics with a near-perfect performance to bag last week's Pahang Open doubles title.

"I initially did not name them for Singapore because of their form and fitness. Though they have improved slightly, it's still not good enough," Rexy added.

The squad leave for Singapore on Saturday.

ESPN-Star.com
11 May 2009

Olympic medalists and Super Series title-holders have confirmed their attendance at the Aviva Open Singapore 2009.

The best in the game of badminton will be arriving in Singapore from 9 to 14 June 2009 to play in one of the most important events in the badminton calendar.

Current reigning queen of women's badminton, Tine Rasmussen from Denmark, will also be arriving in Singapore for the event hoping to take home her third title in 2009 after winning the Malaysia Open and Korea Open. She will find competition from a familiar opponent Wang Yihan, the young player from China who beat her to take home the All England Super Series 2009 title. Zhou Mi from Hong Kong and Xie Xingfang from China will also be amongst the contenders for the women's singles title at the Aviva Open Singapore 2009.

World number one Lee Chong Wei from Malaysia has confirmed that he will be returning to Singapore to defend his men's singles title and he will face stiff competition from other prolific shuttlers such as Peter Gade from Denmark, Sony Dwi Kuncoro from Indonesia and Chen Jin from China.

A whole host of medalists from the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games will also be competing at the Aviva Open Singapore 2009 in hopes of continuing their reign at the top of the sport. Men's doubles gold medalists Hendra Setiawan and Markis Kido will be joined by women's doubles gold medalists Du Jing and Yu Yang from China. The Korean mixed doubles gold medalists at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games Lee Yong Dae and Lee Hyo Jung will be joined by the pair from Indonesia Nova Widianto and Lilyana Natsir.

Singapore will be sending its entire national team to try to qualify for the tournament including Derek Wong, Ashton Chen, Xing Aiying, Hendra Wijaya, Hendri Kurniawan Saputra, Shinta Mulia Sari, Yao Lei and Li Yujia. Xing Aiying was a quarter-finalist in the Aviva Open Singapore last year and will be returning this year to try and improve on her performance. Fresh off her World Junior triumph in women's doubles, Yao Lei will also be looking to put her best foot forward at the event. Men's doubles finalists at the Indian Open, Hendra and Hendri, will also join forces again at the Aviva Open Singapore 2009 and take on some of the world's most formidable duos.

Chairman of the Aviva Open Singapore's Organizing Committee, Mr Ng Yoke Weng, said, "This year we have the cream of the crop playing against each other at the event with medalists from the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games competing in every category. I am sure this will be a great tournament and everyone will have a fantastic time catching the world class action at the Singapore Indoor Stadium."

Mr Ng, who is also the Vice-President of the Singapore Badminton Association, added, "The Aviva Open Singapore 2009 is a very significant event on the local badminton calendar because it is a platform for our local players to gain invaluable experience playing against the top players in the world. Watching the best shuttlers pit their skills against each other will also inspire the team of budding players who will be working hard for the Youth Olympic Games in 2010."

Aviva's CEO Mr Shaun Meadows also expressed his excitement in welcoming the international shuttlers to the event, "Aviva is dedicated to making the event a great one for all those involved. Having stars of the badminton world playing at the Aviva Open Singapore 2009 will promise exhilarating action displaying speed, precision and agility, which are values Aviva stand by. We hope that everyone from the players to the spectators will have a magnificent time and soak in the great atmosphere at the Aviva Open Singapore."

To date, more than 220 top international shuttlers from about 26 countries have signed up to take part in the tournament across five categories including, Men's Singles, Women's Singles, Men's Doubles, Women's Doubles and Mixed Doubles. Besides the lucrative prize money, the shuttlers will also be playing to gather precious points in the Super Series event that will count towards their world rankings. The Aviva Open Singapore is organised by the Singapore Badminton Association (SBA), sponsored by Aviva and sanctioned by the Badminton World Federation (BWF).

wang lin plays in singapore open 2009?

wang lin plays in singapore open 2009?
yes, she is playing there :)

suetyan (http://www.badmintoncentral.com/forums/member.php?u=7459): Will u be coming for the coming Aviva open and will there be Li ning booth selling at indoor stadium ?

The Jakarta Post
Fri, 06/05/2009

Agnes Winarti

Indonesia's female badminton players are shouldering high expectations of improving their performance from last year when they take part in this year's Singaporean Open, starting next Tuesday.

Women's doubles pairs Shendy Puspa Irawati/Meiliana Jauhari and Greysia Polii/Nitya Krishinda had to be content with a quarterfinal finish in last year's event.

Coach Aryono Miranat blamed the poor performance on the players' lack of international experience.

"I have to admit our senior women's doubles players have limited tournament experience, so their game hasn't matured yet," he told The Jakarta Post on Thursday.

"The more tournaments a shuttler joins, the more mature their performance will be. That is what our women's doubles players lack; but hopefully they can improve in the Singapore Open."

Maturity in playing entails their ability to create strategies when countering opponents; scoring points in critical situations, as well as minimizing errors, said Aryono.

He said these were the improvements he expected of his two pairs.

World No. 7 Shendy/Meiliana and world No. 19 Greysia/Nitya will part of the Indonesian contingent heading to Singapore and looking to recover from their failure in last month's Sudirman Cup.

"Regardless of the tough target, we must go for it," Aryono said.

Indonesia also has an outside chance in the women's singles, with coach Marleve Mainaky expecting at least a semifinal finish for Adriyanti Firdasari. Mixed doubles coach Ri chard Mainaky is making the tournament, which runs from June 9 to 14, as a tryout for the country's top-ranked mixed doubles pair Nova Widianto and Liliyana Natsir.

The world No. 1 pair is focusing on the defense of the world championship in India on Aug. 10-16.

"The Singapore Open and the Indonesian Open *from June 14-21* will be testing grounds for them to create a whole new playing pattern," Richard said recently.

He added if the Beijing Olympic Games silver medalists did not do well before the World Championship, they might not continue as a pair in the 2010 Asian Games in Guangzhou, China.

The mixed doubles second-stringers Devin Lahardi/Lita Nurlita, champions in last year's Taiwan Open Gold Grand Prix, will be the second mixed pair in Singapore.

Indonesia will also send Markis Kido/Hendra Setiawan, Rian Sukmawan/Yonatan Suryatama and Bona Septano/Muhammad Ahsan in the men's doubles; and last year's finalist Simon Santoso and Sony Dwi Kuncoro in the men's singles.

suetyan (http://www.badmintoncentral.com/forums/member.php?u=7459): Will u be coming for the coming Aviva open and will there be Li ning booth selling at indoor stadium ?
yes, I will be coming but I don't know whether there will be Li-ning booth :)

Will the qualifying rounds be held at the SIS?

...will there be Li ning booth selling at indoor stadium ?
...but I don't know whether there will be Li-ning booth :)
..or for that matter, keep both eyes open for a Li Ning booth.
My hunch says, there will be a LN booth and they will be selling Li Ning products.
Also, see this thread (post #411):
http://www.badmintoncentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=65764&page=25

Will the qualifying rounds be held at the SIS?

The qualifying rounds should be at SIS as that's what stated on the website http://www.singaporebadmintonopen.sg/Event_Info/Fact_Sheet.aspx

I am not an insider in this kind of things but I would think that one of the "perks" of being a tournament sponsor is the right to setup booth selling merchandise.

I know from chatting with the badminton shops that Lining stuff will be available in Singapore and that conversation happened a few weeks ago.

From a business perspective, this is a great time to launch their product. Most badminton enthusiast will be going for the event and you have a large captive audience.

I am not an insider in this kind of things but I would think that one of the "perks" of being a tournament sponsor is the right to setup booth selling merchandise.

I know from chatting with the badminton shops that Lining stuff will be available in Singapore and that conversation happened a few weeks ago.

From a business perspective, this is a great time to launch their product. Most badminton enthusiast will be going for the event and you have a large captive audience.
Given their extraordinary (and I'd say, ridiculous) pricing, Li Ning is unlikely to make off with too many captives from Singapore :o

And, of course, it won't be of much use to them if at least one of their mascots don't make it to the title ;)

They are already getting exposure everywhere from this forum. Not many can afford it but sure helps in sales. I like the 'mascot' thingy. hehe lol... ;)

Any extra tickets for me anyone??? ;) Only weekdays for me is good enuf. ;)

Is the qualifying rd tml free admission for all?

To all badminton fan we pay last respect to Indra Gunawan

Li-Ning will surely be selling their stuff at SIS. Afterall, i understand a certain racket dealer in Spore already has LN goods in the warehouse.;)

Is the qualifying rd tml free admission for all?

Yes the qualifying round tomorrow morning and afternoon should be free.
Good chance to take a look at some of the future stars. ;)

Yes the qualifying round tomorrow morning and afternoon should be free.
Good chance to take a look at some of the future stars. ;)

thanks
will prob go watch some badminton and see if there's any li ning stuff :)

So, are we going to see Li Ning booths instead of Yonex ones this year?

But I won't dare to buy Li Ning shirts, after looking at the Chinese players' accumulated sweat in Guangzhou.

LN shirts would look supper if you have a 6-pack and not a 1-pack beer belly:D:pOn the other hand, you may want to invest in a LN shirt and give it to a hot looking chick playing baddy in a hot afternoon day in MAS:p:D;)

There's Lining booth at the indoor stadium. However the stuff there are very expensive. Racquets range from $99 - $329 and that's for the professional series. The ones that are used by the China national team cost more than $400 with the model used by Lin Dan costing $489 !

The shuttlecocks are really too expensive, it cost S$57 ! I think the shoes on the other hand is at least more acceptable, I saw one that goes for S$99 and it is very light. My Victor cost me S$90 and I wouldn't mind paying S$9 for the Lining.

There's Lining booth at the indoor stadium. However the stuff there are very expensive. Racquets range from $99 - $329 and that's for the professional series. The ones that are used by the China national team cost more than $400 with the model used by Lin Dan costing $489 !

The shuttlecocks are really too expensive, it cost S$57 ! I think the shoes on the other hand is at least more acceptable, I saw one that goes for S$99 and it is very light. My Victor cost me S$90 and I wouldn't mind paying S$9 for the Lining.
I repeat my argument that this is just a overpriced China product pretending to be a global brand. They appear to believe that starting off with 'expensive' price-tags will earn them a spot alongside the dollar-brands like Nike, Reebok and Converse.

Such pricing is unlikely to result in booming sales.
But, perhaps, they don't want booming sales rightaway.

With government-aided deep pockets, Li Ning can afford to do this.
The question is: for how long?

There's Lining booth at the indoor stadium. ...

Wah brother, you there to watch or to take part in the qualifiers?

Wah brother, you there to watch or to take part in the qualifiers?

Waaah, I feel like kena suan leh, my standard how to take part in qualifier ? Maybe can try qualifier to be reserve linesman :D

I repeat my argument that this is just a overpriced China product pretending to be a global brand.

They appear to believe that starting off with 'expensive' price-tags will earn them a spot alongside the dollar-brands like Nike, Reebok and Converse.

Such pricing is unlikely to result in booming sales.

But, perhaps, they don't want booming sales rightaway.

With government-aided deep pockets, Li Ning can afford to do this. The question is: for how long?

Spot-on and well-put...

Telegraph.co.uk
09 Jun 2009

By Rod Gilmour


The 22 year-old two-time national champion failed to drop a game in his two group matches before twice coming from behind to beat Estonia's Raul Must, the world No 48, in the final 21-19, 22-20.

Ouseph, a former European junior champion now regarded as one of Badminton England's leading hopes for London 2012, won the Volant D'Or in Toulouse last weekend, adding to his Open victories in Scotland, Ireland and Canada since the end of November

Ouseph's purple patch has also seen him rise to a career best world No 30, as he bids to break into the top 20 in the build-up to the Olympics and overtake compatriot Andrew Smith, the current world No 22.

Ouseph joins England’s world No 22 Andrew Smith in the first round line-up in Singapore - but once again the luck of the draw has deserted the Malaysian-based Hampshire man as he has landed world No 1 and top seed Lee Chong Wei of Malaysia in the first round.

Men's Singles Final:
Rajiv Ouseph (Eng) bt Raul Must (Est) 21-19 22-20

(Finding form: Rajiv Ouseph has been given entry to Singapore Open main draw Photo: GETTY IMAGES)