Philippines Open is cancelled

[huangkwokhau]

It is official...cancel again as last year.
It is nothing to do with sponsorship...more likely it is about politics....it is sad...

[george@chongwei]

yeah, it is quite sad indeed..

[limsy]

and yes,long time didnt saw any philipines player play except this bac

[jutawin]

Bad news for Philippines badminton fans..

[george@chongwei]

and yes,long time didnt saw any philipines player play except this bac
yep, i wonder where is kenevic asuncion now?:confused:

[venkatesh]

WHAT!!! :eek: Again? Man, I was looking forward to this :mad:

And I was actually thinking that they're already preparing for this

http://philippinebadminton.org/

[venkatesh]

yep, i wonder where is kenevic asuncion now?:confused:

I found this (http://www.manilatimes.net/national/2008/dec/14/yehey/sports/20081214spo9.html)

Sunday, December 14, 2008
Asuncion siblings launch new magazine
By Krista Angela M. Montealegre, Reporter

ASUNCION siblings Kennie and Kennevic Asuncion led the launch of the Badminton Extreme Magazine (BX Mag), the country’s newest sports publication, on December 11 at the Holiday Inn Hotel in Ortigas Center, Pasig City.
The brother-and-sister tandem, undoubtedly the best shuttlers in the country, considers the magazine as a fitting way to give back to the sport they both love and as well as help promote upcoming badminton players.
“We have been in badminton for quite some time and soon we will be retiring. The magazine is our long-term commitment to the sport,” said the 32-year-old Kennie, also the editor-in-chief for BX Mag, which is published by Golden Shuttle Foundation (GSF).
BX Mag is the brainchild of GSF, with coach Nelson Asuncion, the father of Kennie and Kennevic, as its president. Since the 1990s, the elder Asuncion has organized various programs with the primary aim of producing world-class badminton players.
GSF produced the Badminton Extreme Show on Studio 23 but the TV show has gone off air last year since Kennie and Kennevic needed to train for the Olympics. After that, GSF and the Asuncions deemed that a magazine would be a fitting follow up to the sports show.
“This is a new venture for us. Hindi ako sanay noong una but with the kind of team we have for this magazine, nasanay na rin ako,” said the 28-year-old Kennevic, the magazine’s managing editor. “The magazine is the result of our vision and dream.”
The 24-page maiden issue of BX Mag features the Asuncion siblings and their realizations after failing to qualify for the Beijing Games in August. Other highlights include articles on former world’s No. 1 Peter Gade of Denmark and broadcast journalist Arnold Clavio, a badminton enthusiast.
“Hindi matatawaran ‘yung experience ng mga tao na bumuo ng magazine na ito,” said Kennie, referring to the publication’s regular contributors like Gem Padilla, Alex Alikpala and renowned sports medicine orthopedic surgeon Dr. Jose Raul Canlas.
The magazine will also include write-ups of Kennevic and coach Nelson.
Badminton Extreme Magazine, the fourth badminton publication in the country, is a monthly magazine which is printed in tabloid format. It will be available by January 2009 in different badminton centers but interested readers can write to bxphil.mag@gmail.com to know where to get the magazine, which is free of charge.
“This is not about profit-making. We just want to help the sport,” said Kennie.
Prominent personalities who graced the launching were
Philippine Badminton Association President Amelita “Ming” Ramos and national team members Toby Gadi and Karyn Cecilia Velez.
Gadi is the currently the country’s No. 1 while Velez won the doubles title with Kennie in the just-concluded Yonex Sunrise Philippines National Badminton Open Championships.

[george@chongwei]

btw, i just realized that kenevic asunsion are currently in Suwon for the ABC!;)

[donvito]

this is sad, badminton is very much alive in the philippines, a lot of kids are now taking up the sport, so I hope this pushes through, someday...

[venkatesh]

this is sad, badminton is very much alive in the philippines, a lot of kids are now taking up the sport, so I hope this pushes through, someday...

Yes. The new breeds are getting stronger every year. Too bad most of them don't have sponsors for more training. It is said that the open did not push through because of politics, not the lack of sponsorship. What the hell is happening to our country?

[ants]

Is it confirm that its cancelled? Some people say its on.. some say not sure.. sigh..

[huangkwokhau]

Is it confirm that its cancelled? Some people say its on.. some say not sure.. sigh..
Even Kennivic, according to Fastdrop, is ON but official of BWF said it is cancelled....check BWF's calendar...it had been deleted so I guess it is official...

[ants]

The thing is that even the officials/organisers know that its not on the BWF website. They still say its on. Im confused too... ahhaha

[huangkwokhau]

The thing is that even the officials/organisers know that its not on the BWF website. They still say its on. Im confused too... ahhaha
Trying to save Face..I guess......:D..even some players are skeptical about this tournaments.....sad for badminton that Politics get involved.....!

[venkatesh]

Trying to save Face..I guess......:D..even some players are skeptical about this tournaments.....sad for badminton that Politics get involved.....!

I'm going to get to the bottom of this :confused:. Ggggrh!!! :mad:

[donvito]

I'm going to get to the bottom of this :confused:. Ggggrh!!! :mad:

You have our full support!

[lee17]

im shocked!!! im really disappointed bout the news if its true? ive waited for along time since phil open 2007... we thought we were line judge again.. but if its cancelled? REALLY SAD!!!

[flypower9000]

last week i was play badminton inABC(asuncion badminton center) kennevic and tobi gadi went to asian cup but didnt get any title. and about the philippines open , i think they must work on inside PBA first becoz everyone inside PBA are useless.

[ants]

most of the players from Msia team keep asking me if its on or not... many of them look foward to play in Manila. Its really sad indeed. But i guess its too late now... end of the month in coming. Dont think they will have enough time to hold early May.

[smashmouth]

I was so looking forward to this. In the last Phil. Open I watched almost everyday.

I'm gonna find out what I can ....

[venkatesh]

last week i was play badminton inABC(asuncion badminton center) kennevic and tobi gadi went to asian cup but didnt get any title. and about the philippines open , i think they must work on inside PBA first becoz everyone inside PBA are useless.

Day 2
Kennevic Asuncion (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/player.aspx?id=A6BA1BC8-35AC-4B31-9D82-C5D4A8B13770&player=58)http://static.tournamentsoftware.com/images/flags/PHI.gif[PHI] versus (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/matches.aspx?id=A6BA1BC8-35AC-4B31-9D82-C5D4A8B13770&c=PHI)http://static.tournamentsoftware.com/images/flags/VIE.gif[VIE] (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/matches.aspx?id=A6BA1BC8-35AC-4B31-9D82-C5D4A8B13770&c=VIE)Le Ha Anh (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/player.aspx?id=A6BA1BC8-35AC-4B31-9D82-C5D4A8B13770&player=72) 21-15 21-13

Njoto Albertus Susanto (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/player.aspx?id=A6BA1BC8-35AC-4B31-9D82-C5D4A8B13770&player=146)http://static.tournamentsoftware.com/images/flags/HKG.gif[HKG] and (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/matches.aspx?id=A6BA1BC8-35AC-4B31-9D82-C5D4A8B13770&c=HKG) Hui Wai Ho (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/player.aspx?id=A6BA1BC8-35AC-4B31-9D82-C5D4A8B13770&player=147)http://static.tournamentsoftware.com/images/flags/HKG.gif[HKG] versus (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/matches.aspx?id=A6BA1BC8-35AC-4B31-9D82-C5D4A8B13770&c=HKG)http://static.tournamentsoftware.com/images/flags/PHI.gif[PHI] (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/matches.aspx?id=A6BA1BC8-35AC-4B31-9D82-C5D4A8B13770&c=PHI)Kennevic Asuncion and (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/player.aspx?id=A6BA1BC8-35AC-4B31-9D82-C5D4A8B13770&player=58) http://static.tournamentsoftware.com/images/flags/PHI.gif[PHI] (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/matches.aspx?id=A6BA1BC8-35AC-4B31-9D82-C5D4A8B13770&c=PHI)Antonino Benjamin Gadi (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/player.aspx?id=A6BA1BC8-35AC-4B31-9D82-C5D4A8B13770&player=59) 21-12 21-13


Kuan Beng Hong [14] (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/player.aspx?id=A6BA1BC8-35AC-4B31-9D82-C5D4A8B13770&player=44)http://static.tournamentsoftware.com/images/flags/MAS.gif[MAS] (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/matches.aspx?id=A6BA1BC8-35AC-4B31-9D82-C5D4A8B13770&c=MAS)versus http://static.tournamentsoftware.com/images/flags/PHI.gif[PHI] (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/matches.aspx?id=A6BA1BC8-35AC-4B31-9D82-C5D4A8B13770&c=PHI)Kennevic Asuncion (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/player.aspx?id=A6BA1BC8-35AC-4B31-9D82-C5D4A8B13770&player=58) 21-14 21-13

Boonsak Ponsana [2] (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/player.aspx?id=A6BA1BC8-35AC-4B31-9D82-C5D4A8B13770&player=63)http://static.tournamentsoftware.com/images/flags/THA.gif[THA] versus (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/matches.aspx?id=A6BA1BC8-35AC-4B31-9D82-C5D4A8B13770&c=THA)http://static.tournamentsoftware.com/images/flags/PHI.gif[PHI] (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/matches.aspx?id=A6BA1BC8-35AC-4B31-9D82-C5D4A8B13770&c=PHI)Antonino Benjamin Gadi (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/player.aspx?id=A6BA1BC8-35AC-4B31-9D82-C5D4A8B13770&player=59) 21-6 21-12

They got eliminated already during their first day. That's just sad :(. Oh well. Better luck next time.

[ants]

ABC is now grooming Tony Gadi. Trying to expose him in international tournament. This kid looks promising.

[george@chongwei]

ABC is now grooming Tony Gadi. Trying to expose him in international tournament. This kid looks promising.
how old is him?

[hellopanda3]

how old is him?

How old is *he*?
I mean no disrespect.
Just helping.

[george@chongwei]

How old is *he*?
I mean no disrespect.
Just helping.
no idea what u talking about?:confused:

[hellopanda3]

Oh.
You typed out "How old is *him*?"
The correct grammar is "How old is *he*?"
I was just correcting you in the nicest way possible. :D

[george@chongwei]

Oh.
You typed out "How old is *him*?"
The correct grammar is "How old is *he*?"
I was just correcting you in the nicest way possible. :D
is 'how old is him' wrong?;)
nevermind,thanks for your correction though.

[hellopanda3]

Yes, "how old is him" is wrong.

Some examples of correct usage:
"How old is he"
"How old is she"
"How fast is he"
"How good is she"

No problem.

[ants]

Im not sure.. i think 17? or 20?.. cant remember. Between there...

[fastdrop]

His name is Toby Gadi, he is 17. They told me the Philippine Open will be rescheduled on June 30 to July 5, 2009, the week after the Malaysia Gold grand prix.

[hellopanda3]

His name is Toby Gadi, he is 17. They told me the Philippine Open will be rescheduled on June 30 to July 5, 2009, the week after the Malaysia Gold grand prix.

Who are "They"?

[huangkwokhau]

His name is Toby Gadi, he is 17. They told me the Philippine Open will be rescheduled on June 30 to July 5, 2009, the week after the Malaysia Gold grand prix.
They better make it quick to rescvhedule...in my opinion it is better before or after Thai Open.....if they do not pay fee upfront..they wont get anything from BWF..also many players has changed their schedule....
I will check with BWF if they are applying reschedule or just talk.........:p

[smashmouth]

I learned that the sponsor may be concerned that top international players might skip the Philippine Open considering that there will be 4 BWF tournaments that will be held around that time, including 2 Super Series events. The 4 tournaments are Phil. Open, Singapore Open, Indonesian Open and Thailand Open.

[ants]

Depending who is the sponsor and players from which outfit. I assume if ever Phil Open going to be push thru.. it will still be sponsored by Victor instead of Yonex.

[SibugiChai]

I always thought Sport politics in Malaysia is bad but it even worst in Phillipines...

Last time was their basketball team unable to play in their own SEA games, now badminton!

KICK POLITICS OUT OF SPORTS????

[jbchiong]

Filipino badminton players don't have enough support from the Philippine government. That's the reason why we don't send players to play in most tournaments.

I was hoping this year that I can finally watch Phil. Open. Instead, it will be cancelled again. Sigh, what a drag!

[ants]

Now they say they will be moving it to another date?

[xmatvx]

His name is Toby Gadi, he is 17. They told me the Philippine Open will be rescheduled on June 30 to July 5, 2009, the week after the Malaysia Gold grand prix.

he beat former number 1 here in the philippine Lloyd Escoses during the national open in just two sets.

[ants]

he beat former number 1 here in the philippine Lloyd Escoses during the national open in just two sets.

Maybe Lloyd is too old and doesnt have consistent training compare to Gadi

[fastdrop]

he beat former number 1 here in the philippine Lloyd Escoses during the national open in just two sets.

But Gadi is not rank 1 in the last ranking. He was beaten by Mark Alvin Natividad. Gadi is rank no. 2.

[alternat0]

Day 2
Kennevic Asuncion (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/player.aspx?id=A6BA1BC8-35AC-4B31-9D82-C5D4A8B13770&player=58)http://static.tournamentsoftware.com/images/flags/PHI.gif[PHI] versus (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/matches.aspx?id=A6BA1BC8-35AC-4B31-9D82-C5D4A8B13770&c=PHI)http://static.tournamentsoftware.com/images/flags/VIE.gif[VIE] (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/matches.aspx?id=A6BA1BC8-35AC-4B31-9D82-C5D4A8B13770&c=VIE)Le Ha Anh (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/player.aspx?id=A6BA1BC8-35AC-4B31-9D82-C5D4A8B13770&player=72) 21-15 21-13

Njoto Albertus Susanto (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/player.aspx?id=A6BA1BC8-35AC-4B31-9D82-C5D4A8B13770&player=146)http://static.tournamentsoftware.com/images/flags/HKG.gif[HKG] and (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/matches.aspx?id=A6BA1BC8-35AC-4B31-9D82-C5D4A8B13770&c=HKG) Hui Wai Ho (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/player.aspx?id=A6BA1BC8-35AC-4B31-9D82-C5D4A8B13770&player=147)http://static.tournamentsoftware.com/images/flags/HKG.gif[HKG] versus (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/matches.aspx?id=A6BA1BC8-35AC-4B31-9D82-C5D4A8B13770&c=HKG)http://static.tournamentsoftware.com/images/flags/PHI.gif[PHI] (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/matches.aspx?id=A6BA1BC8-35AC-4B31-9D82-C5D4A8B13770&c=PHI)Kennevic Asuncion and (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/player.aspx?id=A6BA1BC8-35AC-4B31-9D82-C5D4A8B13770&player=58) http://static.tournamentsoftware.com/images/flags/PHI.gif[PHI] (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/matches.aspx?id=A6BA1BC8-35AC-4B31-9D82-C5D4A8B13770&c=PHI)Antonino Benjamin Gadi (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/player.aspx?id=A6BA1BC8-35AC-4B31-9D82-C5D4A8B13770&player=59) 21-12 21-13


Kuan Beng Hong [14] (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/player.aspx?id=A6BA1BC8-35AC-4B31-9D82-C5D4A8B13770&player=44)http://static.tournamentsoftware.com/images/flags/MAS.gif[MAS] (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/matches.aspx?id=A6BA1BC8-35AC-4B31-9D82-C5D4A8B13770&c=MAS)versus http://static.tournamentsoftware.com/images/flags/PHI.gif[PHI] (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/matches.aspx?id=A6BA1BC8-35AC-4B31-9D82-C5D4A8B13770&c=PHI)Kennevic Asuncion (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/player.aspx?id=A6BA1BC8-35AC-4B31-9D82-C5D4A8B13770&player=58) 21-14 21-13

Boonsak Ponsana [2] (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/player.aspx?id=A6BA1BC8-35AC-4B31-9D82-C5D4A8B13770&player=63)http://static.tournamentsoftware.com/images/flags/THA.gif[THA] versus (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/matches.aspx?id=A6BA1BC8-35AC-4B31-9D82-C5D4A8B13770&c=THA)http://static.tournamentsoftware.com/images/flags/PHI.gif[PHI] (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/matches.aspx?id=A6BA1BC8-35AC-4B31-9D82-C5D4A8B13770&c=PHI)Antonino Benjamin Gadi (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/player.aspx?id=A6BA1BC8-35AC-4B31-9D82-C5D4A8B13770&player=59) 21-6 21-12

They got eliminated already during their first day. That's just sad :(. Oh well. Better luck next time.



there's another Filipino player in this tournament:

MS Chan Yan Kit [6] HKG - PHI Gabby Villanueva 21-11 21-10

[venkatesh]

there's another Filipino player in this tournament:

MS Chan Yan Kit [6] HKG - PHI Gabby Villanueva 21-11 21-10

I don't know them. I haven't even seen them. Maybe I had when I joined big tournaments in QC. Then again, pros weren't allowed in those kinds of tournament.

Come to think of it ... I'm more familiar with pros from China, Korea, Indonesia, Malaysia, England, and what not, than pros from my country. :(
Isn't that sad? PBA should address to this issue. This is why the more Phillipine Open should push through. SCREW POLITICS!

[ants]

I guess PBA have to step up.

[Muffins]

there's another Filipino player in this tournament:

MS Chan Yan Kit [6] HKG - PHI Gabby Villanueva 21-11 21-10


Gabby Villanueva is a Philippine national player too together with Tobi Gadi. Both of them are good friend of mine.

If you guys want to know about the Philippine National Team Rank, just contact me. Thanks :)

[venkatesh]

Gabby Villanueva is a Philippine national player too together with Tobi Gadi. Both of them are good friend of mine.

If you guys want to know about the Philippine National Team Rank, just contact me. Thanks :)

I'd like to know. It's about time I learn more about Filipino players. I mean, c'mon. I know more about Korean, English, Indonesian, and Chinese players than Filipino players.

[ants]

Muffins? Training under Vic?

[donvito]

Now they say they will be moving it to another date?

What's the update on this? :cool:

[venkatesh]

What's the update on this? :cool:

It's in here (http://www.badmintoncentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=69110). :)

[nipoy]

there's another Filipino player in this tournament:

MS Chan Yan Kit [6] HKG - PHI Gabby Villanueva 21-11 21-10

Hi BCers, could you guys share a link to these videos?

I'd really like to them.

Thankyou

[venkatesh]

It is official...cancel again as last year.
It is nothing to do with sponsorship...more likely it is about politics....it is sad...
Well, it seems like the Philippine Olympic Committee is taking actions about the muddled politics

POC orders cycling, badminton factions to settle leadership row

04/15/2009 | 09:17 PM

MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) executive committee on Wednesday ordered warring groups in cycling and badminton to hold one final election to determine who should lead their respective associations.

To ensure fairness on both sides, POC president Jose Cojuangco Jr. also ordered PhilCycling and the Philippine Badminton Association (PBA) to use the old voters list or the record of the ones who took part in their last elections as the legitimate electors who will choose their new set of officers.

The voters who voted for Alberto “Bert" Lina in 2003 will be allowed to participate in the PhilCycling election set on May 9 at the Velodrome. Tapped as POC observer is soft tennis president Jeff Tamayo.

Voters who participated in the PBA election that saw Amelita “Ming" Ramos winning the presidency two years ago are also required to join the new election tentatively set also on May 9 at the Rizal Memorial Badminton Center.

Tagaytay City Mayor Abraham “Bambol" Tolentino and former cyclist Rolando Hiso are contesting the PhilCycling presidency. Both officials took office after getting elected in two separate elections.

The same case happened to the badminton association with Ramos disputing the highest post with Errol Chan.

Earlier, the POC asked the two warring parties of PhilCycling and PBA to submit a position paper for the National Olympic Committee (NOC) for their case study in order to base their decision on which faction to choose as the legitimate leaders for cycling and badminton.

“We wanted a fair decision to the two groups and the right decision is to order them to hold another election with voters who participated in the last election as the electorates," said POC spokesman Jose Romasanta.

A total of 87 cycling clubs joined the 2003 election and a number of them have sided to either Mayor Tolentino and Hiso.

“They both have officials who joined the last election. So the official who can get the majority from the said voters should be the legitimate leader to head the association," added Romasanta.

Romasanta, however, warned that failure to follow the said POC directive will mean that they are forfeiting their right to be an official of their respective NSAs.

“This is the same case with billiards. The other group didn’t show up so the recognition is automatically given to the group who joined the election," explained Romasanta.
Arturo “Bong" Ilagan and Aristeo “Putch" Puyat are now recognized by POC as the president and chairman of the Billiards and Snooker Congress of the Philippines (BSCP) after Ernesto Fajardo’s group didn’t join the March 31 election ordered by the POC.

Fajardo however is contesting the said decision and his group will also hold their own election on April 29. – GMANews.TV (http://www.gmanews.tv/story/157171/POC-orders-cycling-badminton-factions-to-settle-leadership-row)

[Muffins]

Muffins? Training under Vic?


uhm not really, actually i trained them before :D but most of the time they are good friends of mine..

[Muffins]

yep, i wonder where is kenevic asuncion now?:confused:

Kennevic is doing ok. He is still playing and coaching in Asuncion Badminton Center. Last 2 weeks he joined Asian Cup in Korea together with TObi Gadi and Gabby Villanueva as representative of the Philippines.

[ants]

uhm not really, actually i trained them before :D but most of the time they are good friends of mine..

Ic ic.. do u play in Centro?

[extremenanopowe]

Politic sure sucks. But I heard Lindan coming? Lucky u. ;) Anyone got a swine flu to spare? ;)

[george@chongwei]

lin dan coming to PO??

[Chibot]

What? cancel again? it's sad news for Philippines BC'ers

[hellopanda3]

This is an old thread.
It's been rescheduled.

[super daloydoy]

this gonna be on july 1-5

[jasonmarc]

This thread shd be rename..........its so confusing......

[ctjcad]

..locking it all together..There's already the "Philippines Open has been rescheduled" thread..;)

[venkatesh]

..locking it all together..There's already the "Philippines Open has been rescheduled" thread..;)

Maybe you should "super poke/BUZZ" one of the administrators. Oh wait! Poking is for facebook and BUZZ is for YM.

Maybe they're busy. :)

[Oldhand]

See these threads for more:

http://www.badmintoncentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=69110
http://www.badmintoncentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=71094
http://www.badmintoncentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=71356
http://www.badmintoncentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=71834