Ratchanok Inthanon - Thai rising star

[robin7]

After "witnessing" her success at the just concluded Ciputra Hanoi Vietnam International Challenge, I thought this Thai sensation deserves a thread.

Ratchanok Inthanon, at the tender year of 16 (I don't think she's 14 as some of us claimed) and ranked at 131th before the tournament, won her first international title in her senior tour without dropping a single game beating 4 Indonesians on her way to the title.

Major Achievements:
2007: Cheers Youth International (http://www.badmintoncentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=50890) - GS and GD winners (U-15)
2008: Yonex-Sunrise Badminton Asia Youth U-16 (http://www.badmintoncentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=58676) - GS winner
2009: Ciputra Hanoi Vietnam International Challenge (http://www.badmintoncentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=68318) - WS winner

Ratchanok partnering Maetanee Phattanaphitoon in Cheers Youth Internation 2007
http://www.badmintoncentral.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=38516&stc=1&d=1198658519

[robin7]

Ratchanok and THA team at Yonex-Sunrise Badminton Asia Youth U-16 2008
http://www.badmintoncentral.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=44969&stc=1&d=1218097068http://www.badmintoncentral.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=44975&stc=1&d=1218156969

[limsy]

actually this batch of ws and wd player is quite good,many of them should be the main force for thailand in future and ratchanok inthanon is the one that have the biggest posible to be the world beater:)

[limsy]

Ratchanok Inthanon, at the tender year of 16 (I don't think she's 14 as some of us claimed) and ranked at 131th before the tournament, won her first international title in her senior tour without dropping a single game beating 4 Indonesians on her way to the title.


she is JUST 14 years old,uncle robin
i know her in person.
even if i recall wrongly,she should only be 15

[limsy]

Major Achievements:
2007: Cheers Youth International (http://www.badmintoncentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=50890) - GS and GD winners (U-15)
2008: Yonex-Sunrise Badminton Asia Youth U-16 (http://www.badmintoncentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=58676) - GS winner
2009: Ciputra Hanoi Vietnam International Challenge (http://www.badmintoncentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=68318) - WS winner

here is her performance:
International Preformances :

Winner in Asia Junior Sports Exchange Games 2008, Tokyo Japan, Aug 25-Sep (Teams under 16 years)

Winner in YONEX-SUNRISE Badminton Asia Youth 2008, Augest 4-10. (Teams, Woman Double, Women Single under 16 years)

Winner in 41St Annual International Children's Games Reykjavik 2007, Iceland, June 20-25. (Team, Women Double)

Winner in Cheers Youth International 2007, December 22. (Girls'Doubles Under 15 years)

Runner-up in Cheers Youth International 2007, December 22. (Girls'Single Under 15 years)

[robin7]

she is JUST 14 years old,uncle robin
i know her in person.
even if i recall wrongly,she should only be 15
Can u provide her DOB?


Winner in Cheers Youth International 2007, December 22. (Girls'Doubles Under 15 years)

Runner-up in Cheers Youth International 2007, December 22. (Girls'Single Under 15 years)
limsy,

Cheers Youth International 2007 (http://www.badmintoncentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=50890) (refer to post #2 and #4)!

[limsy]

Can u provide her DOB?


limsy,

Cheers Youth International 2007 (http://www.badmintoncentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=50890) (refer to post #2 and #4)!

will ask her when she online
but i direct copy from her profile:confused::rolleyes:(the result):confused:

[george@chongwei]

any video of her playing?;)

[Sealman]

I watched her play in the Cheers Youth 2007 and Asian Satellite 2008 tournaments held in Singapore. She has great fighting spirit and a 'never-say-die' attitude, qualities which I find lacking in our Singapore players.

Here are a few photos which I took of Ratchanok Inthanon in the Asian Satellite 2008 tournament:
http://www.badmintoncentral.com/forums/showpost.php?p=883737&postcount=40

[limsy]

her d.o.b:5/2/1995
to provide the proof
http://profiles.friendster.com/kaguyakimimaru (http://profiles.friendster.com/kaguyakimimaru)
this is my friendster
i ask her there:rolleyes:

the 1st comment of my profile

[jutawin]

She can be Thailand's Mia Audina..
Rise in young age.

[CLELY]

Looking forward for this Thai promising talent, possibly she will shine in world junior championship next October. Ratchanok lost to Wang Shixian at quarterfinal in last year edition.

[robin7]

her d.o.b:5/2/1995
to provide the proof
http://profiles.friendster.com/kaguyakimimaru (http://profiles.friendster.com/kaguyakimimaru)
this is my friendster
i ask her there:rolleyes:

the 1st comment of my profile
Her facebook also states February 5, 1995.

But the entry list submitted to BWF in BAC U16 2008 stated 5/1/1995.

So, now I am convinced that she is 14.

[Minla]

she can play badminton very exellence
and she is very pretty.

[george@chongwei]

surely a player to watch in the future:cool:

[tommy_bun]

actually this batch of ws and wd player is quite good,many of them should be the main force for thailand in future and ratchanok inthanon is the one that have the biggest posible to be the world beater:)


she is JUST 14 years old,uncle robin
i know her in person.
even if i recall wrongly,she should only be 15


Her facebook also states February 5, 1995.

But the entry list submitted to BWF in BAC U16 2008 stated 5/1/1995.

So, now I am convinced that she is 14.

The Badminton Asia site (http://www.badmintonasia.org/attachment/Badminton%20Asia%20Youth%20U-19%202009%20-%20Tournament%20Information_26th%20May%28v1%29.doc ) has this age eligiblity text:
Age Eligibility : The age limit will be under 19 years old; born on 1st January 1991 onwards. (Player’s age should not be 19 years old during any month of the tournament year).

"The minimum age for all players is 14 years old."

Now I believe that Inthanon is over 14 this year as she played at last year's AJC while the rule says that the minimum age is 14

[limsy]

well,cant help u,she tell me in msn her birthday date

[tommy_bun]

well,cant help u,she tell me in msn her birthday date
I think we heard about "age Cheating" be4 buddy....:p:p

[limsy]

I think we heard about "age Cheating" be4 buddy....:p:p

well,i dont think she will cheat me

[limsy]

The Badminton Asia site (http://www.badmintonasia.org/attachment/Badminton%20Asia%20Youth%20U-19%202009%20-%20Tournament%20Information_26th%20May%28v1%29.doc ) has this age eligiblity text:

Age Eligibility : The age limit will be under 19 years old; born on 1st January 1991 onwards. (Player’s age should not be 19 years old during any month of the tournament year).

"The minimum age for all players is 14 years old."

Now I believe that Inthanon is over 14 this year as she played at last year's AJC while the rule says that the minimum age is 14

and the answer is,she is not even in the draw of last year ajc:cool:
proof to me that she is in the draw;)
buddy

ops,i saw her name in xd
hehe

[tommy_bun]

and the answer is,she is not even in the draw of last year ajc:cool:
proof to me that she is in the draw;)
buddy

ops,i saw her name in xd
hehe
Yup..She played XD lat year with the same partner as this year....

[Krisna]

Well... whatever her age, Ana Rovita defeated her this week at the 2009 AJC...

[cheeyf]

too bad i x get to see her play in ajc

[Krisna]

The Badminton Asia site (http://www.badmintonasia.org/attachment/Badminton%20Asia%20Youth%20U-19%202009%20-%20Tournament%20Information_26th%20May%28v1%29.doc ) has this age eligiblity text:

Age Eligibility : The age limit will be under 19 years old; born on 1st January 1991 onwards. (Player’s age should not be 19 years old during any month of the tournament year).

"The minimum age for all players is 14 years old."

Now I believe that Inthanon is over 14 this year as she played at last year's AJC while the rule says that the minimum age is 14


Tommy, maybe this BAC rule just came out this year... :) Maybe it was made after they saw the-then-13-year-old Inthanon playing... :o

[limsy]

Tommy, maybe this BAC rule just came out this year... :) Maybe it was made after they saw the-then-13-year-old Inthanon playing... :o

ya
this is quite posible in my opinion.
i dont think she need to lie me

[gemini12]

ya
this is quite posible in my opinion.
i dont think she need to lie me


actually i am not sure she is 14yearsold but anyhow it is immaterial as on record she is. Like most China JR they look older but they can still play bcoz records shows that they are that age.

Actually what counts is when they are much older-can they perform. As at now iam not sure she is the rising star yet.

[jasonmarc]

Well... whatever her age, Ana Rovita defeated her this week at the 2009 AJC...

And She just had her revenge over Ana Rovita in 2009 WJC's Ws QF.......:D:D and have entered final..........:p:p

[limsy]

actually i am not sure she is 14yearsold but anyhow it is immaterial as on record she is. Like most China JR they look older but they can still play bcoz records shows that they are that age.

Actually what counts is when they are much older-can they perform. As at now iam not sure she is the rising star yet.

now can u sure?uncle?:D


Well... whatever her age, Ana Rovita defeated her this week at the 2009 AJC...


how about in wjc?:)

[gemini12]

she does look good for now. she has a weapon that she used effectively. I would say she has good badminton sense.

congratulation to Thailand for producing a star. How we malaysian envy u.

[limsy]

she does look good for now. she has a weapon that she used effectively. I would say she has good badminton sense.

congratulation to Thailand for producing a star. How we malaysian envy u.

hehe
she is a clever player
she have many big ambitious
anyway,a good player also need a right environment:)

[limsy]

http://thestar.com.my/sports/story.asp?file=/2009/11/2/sports/5023884&&sec=sports

congrates
4 years more:D
hehe
sure u be proud:D

[george@chongwei]

congratulations to her for being the WJC ..saw the match yesterday.. it was absolutely worth my time to watch it.. good play from the 14/15 year old;):cool:

[Sealman]

I look forward to seeing her play in the Singapore Youth International tournament in December.

[CLELY]

http://thestar.com.my/sports/story.asp?file=/2009/11/2/sports/5023884&&sec=sports

congrates
4 years more:D
hehe
sure u be proud:D

And she may create history once again next year to become first GS who win back-to-back World Jr Champ...congratz to this Thai young sensation!

[Pemuda]

Whether she will go on and make the grade and be a future champion is still a long way off. Yes, she won the WJ WS title but I still say the odds are against her. Physique wise, I hope she can add a couple more inches to her height. I dont know her exact height now, but if I look at her peers in the Chinese camp, I must say she is short.

Being young, her coaches/trainers have some time to work on her stamina and her technical side, but she needs the height or else she will be at a disadvantage.

[limsy]

hmm,what height u expect for a 14 years old girl?
any asumption?
170?
165?

[gemini12]

i am quite confused. Some reports said sheis 14, some said 15 and some said 16. which is which?

anyway she is still WJC champion. ok:)

[limsy]

i am quite confused. Some reports said sheis 14, some said 15 and some said 16. which is which?

anyway she is still WJC champion. ok:)

well,she IS 14
she born on 1995:)
thats what see said to me
she still have 4 more years to go in wjc:)

[george@chongwei]

i am quite confused. Some reports said sheis 14, some said 15 and some said 16. which is which?

anyway she is still WJC champion. ok:)
yup. to be honest, actually im also quite confused with her age too.;)

[Jagdpanther]

Perhaps, the best way to confirm is... ask Mr. Raphy to create another live-chat event with this whiz kid as the special guest. :p


yup. to be honest, actually im also quite confused with her age too.;)
About 500 more posts to go, george! :eek:

[limsy]

Perhaps, the best way to confirm is... ask Mr. Raphy to create another live-chat event with this whiz kid as the special guest. :p


i bet atleast half of the badminton fans didnt know who is her;)
but her english quite good and she know bahasa malaysia too:D

[ctjcad]

Whether she will go on and make the grade and be a future champion is still a long way off. Yes, she won the WJ WS title but I still say the odds are against her. Physique wise, I hope she can add a couple more inches to her height. I dont know her exact height now, but if I look at her peers in the Chinese camp, I must say she is short.

Being young, her coaches/trainers have some time to work on her stamina and her technical side, but she needs the height or else she will be at a disadvantage.
..considering her age, she should still have time to grow a couple more inches or more..Maybe add more milk and burgers to her diet..:cool:

[Sealman]

I hope this young gal stays injury-free and does not get burned out too quickly given her age....

[george@chongwei]

Perhaps, the best way to confirm is... ask Mr. Raphy to create another live-chat event with this whiz kid as the special guest. :p


About 500 more posts to go, george! :eek:
ya observant. remember for another compliment by then:p

[limsy]

another big new for this 14 years old wjc:D
entered sea games ws final at this young age and with a good chance to prove she is the thailan number 1 ws:D

[SibugiChai]

amazing girl... hope her success would make badminton more popular in thailand

[limsy]

although she failed in the final
she still make it into history book become the youngest player to reach sea games final:)
well done
reaching final by beaten the 2005 ws sea games gold medalist and lydia cheah en route to final

[chris-ccc]

Her facebook also states February 5, 1995.

But the entry list submitted to BWF in BAC U16 2008 stated 5/1/1995.






i am quite confused. Some reports said she is 14, some said 15 and some said 16. which is which?

anyway she is still WJC champion. ok :)






yup. to be honest, actually im also quite confused with her age too. ;)






although she failed in the final
she still make it into history book become the youngest player to reach sea games final:)
well done
reaching final by beaten the 2005 ws sea games gold medalist and lydia cheah en route to final.



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Her registration at the 25th SEA Games, Laos 2009 showed her date of birth as 05-Feb-1995.

Source: click here for LaosSEAgames2009.com (http://www.laoseagames2009.com/RS2009/bm/cm/athlete_profile.aspx?aid=116771)
.

[limsy]

.
Her registration at the 25th SEA Games, Laos 2009 showed her date of birth as 05-Feb-1995.

Source: click here for LaosSEAgames2009.com (http://www.laoseagames2009.com/RS2009/bm/cm/athlete_profile.aspx?aid=116771)
.

as i say before
no point for her to lie me;)

[limsy]

As for em' Thais, especially Ratchanok, yes, she is talented. But I must say performing at the junior level is one thing, making the grade and staying in the senior level is another. She is like 14/15?? In my opinion, it is way too early to tell.

she had beaten(senior tournament)
maria febe,lindaweni,maria elfira,nichole grether,tasah,
cheng hsiao chieh(2005 ws wc bronze medalist)
firda(2005 sea games ws gold medalist)
lydia cheah(2007 ajc ws runner up)

titles
vietnam ic
world junior ws champion

and
runner up of mas ic

she is 14 by the way

[chris-ccc]

.
IMHO, in terms of 'World Class Badminton', Ratchanok Inthanon is already there.

Yesterday, Thursday 24-Dec-2009, she is ranked 73rd in the world (Women Senior Singles).
At her age of only 14, the future looks bright for Ratchanok.
.

[limsy]

.
IMHO, in terms of 'World Class Badminton', Ratchanok Inthanon is already there.

Yesterday, Thursday 24-Dec-2009, she is ranked 73rd in the world (Women Senior Singles).
At her age of only 14, the future looks bright for Ratchanok.
.

yes
i believe she will be greater than saina nehwal:)

[limsy]

she retained the wjc title at age of 15:D
well done
and she have 3 more wjc to go:D
but next year will be the toughest:)

[SibugiChai]

Thailand will overtake Msia in 5years time ... Thailand has so many talented youngster...

is great for badminton!

[chris-ccc]

she retained the wjc title at age of 15:D
well done
and she have 3 more wjc to go:D
but next year will be the toughest:)



.
Yes, Well Done May !!! :):):)

But why is next year (2011) the toughest? :confused::confused::confused:
.

[limsy]

.
Yes, Well Done May !!! :):):)

But why is next year (2011) the toughest? :confused::confused::confused:
.

yang li lian and sonia will playing their final year
tai tzu ying is playing at her own backyard(wjc 2011 at tpe)
and i believe the japanese ws have atleast 1 more wjc to go;)

[chris-ccc]

yang li lian and sonia will playing their final year
tai tzu ying is playing at her own backyard(wjc 2011 at tpe)
and i believe the japanese ws have atleast 1 more wjc to go ;)



.
IMHO, for next year (2011) May should not be as nervous as she was for this year and for last year.

With more match experience, I would say that May should play better in 2011.
.

[limsy]

.
IMHO, for next year (2011) May should not be as nervous as she was for this year and for last year.

With more match experience, I would say that May should play better in 2011.
.

of course
she is getting better
everyone is improving;)
let see the out come;)

[DaveZZ79]

Ratchanok could (and should) win 5 titles in a row, which would be a record that no one would ever break.:eek:
Axelsen could win the WJC 2 more times, though he won't make it so easily as Ratchanok due to having more resistance in the BS.

Now if they were to get together and have a child in the future, that would be a born champion.;)

[ctjcad]

..imo, Ratchanok will be the one to watch, in her age group, for 2016 OG (she might spring a surprise in 2012 at 17 y.o. but don't think it's her time yet)..She'll be only 21 yrs old by 2016 and God only knows how good she'll be if she keeps on improving and be consistent; right now, for her age, she is so good, it's not even silly..I think her only weaknesses are, if i can categorize them, her stamina and lack of international matches against the world's top players. In her age group, no doubt she's da queen. Hopefully she doesn't burn out or reach a peak plateau before then..:cool:

[jamesd20]

So is there any youtube video of her.

As we have said about WZM we need to be cautious about young players, a quick look at players who have won multiple WJC........is patchy, and the vast majority of winners haven't translated WJC intoWC.

[ctjcad]

..you can search the 2010 WJC "Pics...videos" thread...i've put a url link, in one of the posts, to my youtube acct. and there's a brief video clip of her playing. Her WS Final videos will be up soon..

[jamesd20]

http://www.badmintoncentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=84127

(for people searching in 10 years time when she has successfully won her 3OG title, 7thWC, 8th AE...........:D:D:D)

[badMania]

The difference between Ratchanok and Wang Zhengming is that the THA girl already has some experience of senior-year badminton in the past 2 years, while also playing in the junior circuit. On the other hand, Wang has hardly tasted senior badminton since his win at the 2008 WJC.

[SibugiChai]

The difference between Ratchanok and Wang Zhengming is that the THA girl already has some experience of senior-year badminton in the past 2 years, while also playing in the junior circuit. On the other hand, Wang has hardly tasted senior badminton since his win at the 2008 WJC.

women reach puberty earlier than men... on average women stop growing at the age of 15 while men at 18...

[limsy]

..imo, Ratchanok will be the one to watch, in her age group, for 2016 OG (she might spring a surprise in 2012 at 17 y.o. but don't think it's her time yet)..She'll be only 21 yrs old by 2016 and God only knows how good she'll be if she keeps on improving and be consistent; right now, for her age, she is so good, it's not even silly..I think her only weaknesses are, if i can categorize them, her stamina and lack of international matches against the world's top players. In her age group, no doubt she's da queen. Hopefully she doesn't burn out or reach a peak plateau before then..:cool:

that was her dream to meet xie xing fang in 2012 og
too bad
xxf already retired;)

[chris-ccc]

that was her dream to meet xie xing fang in 2012 og
too bad
xxf already retired;)



.
Hahaha... This is funny. :D:D:D
Ratchanok wishes to play against XXF at the 2012 OG.
.

[limsy]

.
Hahaha... This is funny. :D:D:D
Ratchanok wishes to play against XXF at the 2012 OG.
.

anything funny here?
that was her dream in 2008,9;)

[chris-ccc]

anything funny here?
that was her dream in 2008,9 ;)



.
Yes, I thought it was funny because May aimed so high then in 2008,9 but not knowing that XXF was planning to retire after the 2008 Olympic Games.
.

[limsy]

.
Yes, I thought it was funny because May aimed so high then in 2008,9 but not knowing that XXF was planning to retire after the 2008 Olympic Games.
.

huh?
i dont think that is a high aim as u quote
she know her ability well;)

[ctjcad]

that was her dream to meet xie xing fang in 2012 og
too bad
xxf already retired;)
..i had a dream of watching LYD, live again, in this yr's T&UC; but too bad now that dream is over...:(

[robin7]

After "witnessing" her success at the just concluded Ciputra Hanoi Vietnam International Challenge, I thought this Thai sensation deserves a thread.
Wow, this thread was created 12 months ago.

At the age of 15, she has won 2 WJC singles champion in the span of 6 months (1/11/2009 to 25/4/2010) and she still has 2 more to go! :eek:

If she is qualified, she will be playing for her first OG at 17. :eek:

[limsy]

Wow, this thread was created 12 months ago.

At the age of 15, she has won 2 WJC singles champion in the span of 6 months (1/11/2009 to 25/4/2010) and she still has 2 more to go! :eek:

If she is qualified, she will be playing for her first OG at 17. :eek:

erm
uncle
she born in 1995
3 more wjc to go;)

[stanster213]

erm
uncle
she born in 1995
3 more wjc to go;)

Ratchanok Intanon... a great talent already.:cool:
Look forward to see how far her great talent can take her..
See what potential can bloom from her talents...

And, she around my age too!:D

All the best to her... keep striving to reach your dreams... ;)

[Hisashi]

Hello,

I first look her play yesterday in Japan Open.

Vs LuLan , i think she fighted well. She looks like cute, and looks like playing happily.
but probably tired her footwork sometimes slowly and can not reach front.
because last day qualification she fighted long game defeated two Japanese.

Next time i can look at her, Next Japan Open she will be much stronger than this year.
I looking forward to see her again.

[limsy]

thanks to share us ur thought
any photo?hehe

[Hisashi]

i took as following. but my camera cheap and from long distance i could not shot her face.

81047

[limsy]

is ok
thanks and appreciate
u must be enjoying the ms and md final

[Hisashi]

yes, i much enjoyed LCW KKK/TBH.
LD also good condition. but LCW was perfect yesterday.
LCW very gentle and polite. and apreciate his sponcer Yonex.
but i dont have racket yy. mahal sekali.

[Hisashi]

Have anyone any info about attendance of Ratchanok on ANA Asia Yourth 2010 ?
It will be held very near from my home.
Japanese players all revealed. but other nations i cant know yet.

http://www.badminton-chiba.com/ana/download/youkou_english.pdf

[phil-mm]

Have anyone any info about attendance of Ratchanok on ANA Asia Yourth 2010 ?
It will be held very near from my home.
Japanese players all revealed. but other nations i cant know yet.

http://www.badminton-chiba.com/ana/download/youkou_english.pdf

This is part of the entry form taken from badmintonasia.org



Badminton Asia Youth U17 & U15 Individual Events Championships

29th October to 1st November 2010, Chiba, Japan





Please complete and return by 5th October 2010 to:



So you'll have to wait till after Oct 5th to check for the list of participants :)
By the way, are you from Chiba city, or the prefecture?

[Hisashi]

> So you'll have to wait till after Oct 5th to check for the list of participants :)
> By the way, are you from Chiba city, or the prefecture?

I see. I wait for.
I live in Chiba-city

[limsy]

congrates to the 15 years old ratchanok winning vietnam gp:D

[phil-mm]

> So you'll have to wait till after Oct 5th to check for the list of participants :)
> By the way, are you from Chiba city, or the prefecture?

I see. I wait for.
I live in Chiba-city

List of participants out already. Inthanon Ratchanok not playing

[chris-ccc]

congrates to the 15 years old ratchanok winning vietnam gp:D
.
Just minutes ago, Ratchanok Inthanon won the 2010 Indonesia GP Gold, defeating Cheng Shao Chieh (Seeded 4) with a score of 21-12, 19-21, 21-16 in 55 minutes.

Congratulations to Ratchanok Inthanon. :):):)
.

[volcom]

Superb player!
Well done!! :)

[xavYPC]

hope the next few year she be good enought to break the chinese domination at major event...:)

[extremenanopowe]

Its a matter of time she will win a SS event. Well done for winning a second GP. ;)

[wilcan]

i want to see intanon reach her first SS final broke the previous record by taiwan Tai Tzu Ying

[wilcan]

could we call this back to back champion??

[abbyyuen]

Congratulation to Ratchanok Inthanon. She won VN GP and IND GP gold about 2 weeks. She's very young. Fantastic

[ctjcad]

gratz to the young and slowly maturing Ratchanok for winning her 2nd ever GP level tourney and first ever back to back senior level titles!..

i want to see intanon reach her first SS final broke the previous record by taiwan Tai Tzu Ying
..she has abt 3.5 months/6 SS tourneys to do it before she reaches 16 y.o..can she do it??..

[wilcan]

..she has abt 3.5 months/6 SS tourneys to do it before she reaches 16 y.o..can she do it??..
just wait for next 3months
time will prove it XDD

[george@chongwei]

Back to back tournament winner for a 15 year old girl. Very impressive i would say. Simply amazing.:)

Btw, towards the end of the game, she looks tired or injured there?

[miksss]

Last august Thailand badminton associaton invite Susi Susanti to coach Ratchanok..anyone know how many days susi coach inthanon?
Thai Badminton Association said that Ratchanok has the same style with Susi..
And TBA full support for inthanon and prepare her for OG 2016..

Big applause for TBA..

[wilcan]

Last august Thailand badminton associaton invite Susi Susanti to coach Ratchanok..anyone know how many days susi coach inthanon?
Thai Badminton Association said that Ratchanok has the same style with Susi..
And TBA full support for inthanon and prepare her for OG 2016..

Big applause for TBA..

how about OG2012???

[SibugiChai]

15yo... amazing fighting spirits... and focus...

hopes she canbreak the great wall dominance in the near futuer!

[ctjcad]

how about OG2012???
..you're asking too much from her..:eek::(

[LD rules!]

I want to see a match between Ratchanok Inthanon and Tai Tzu Ying, who for you think would win ?:)

[ctjcad]

I want to see a match between Ratchanok Inthanon and Tai Tzu Ying, who for you think would win ?:)
..they just met recently in last week's Indonesian Open GPG..and of coz, the baddy princess from Thai won, in straight games, if i may add...(hope a video of that match is up in the TVS sub-forum)..
But let your heart not be troubled, as hopefully they'll have a chance to meet and beat each other up again in next yr's WJC; that time, it'll be held in TTY's hometurf (Taiwan)..
Right now, i think RI has the upperhand over TTY..TTY, imo, needs to work on her fitness/stamina..

[miksss]

how about OG2012???

Hahahaha not yet :D

[xavYPC]

hehe...dont be suprise if she can take out one of the wang at OG2012 :)

[miksss]

hehe...dont be suprise if she can take out one of the wang at OG2012 :)

Hehe Wang Yihan possibly,rest ?i doubt..

[wilcan]

hey...susy susanti chinese surname is Wang too
is Intanon also Wang's???haha...i'm afraid no,she doesn't look like a chinese

[CLELY]

Ratchanok's WR has improved significantly due her back to back title, #30 (per 21st October 2010). She's THA WS #1 now :)

[Sealman]

Ratchanok's WR has improved significantly due her back to back title, #30 (per 21st October 2010). She's THA WS #1 now :)

Wonder if she can beat Salakit Ponsana :)

[event]

She already did, once (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/player.aspx?id=AA1E1274-7546-46DA-B498-89877DDCE9CE&player=83) at least.

[chris-ccc]

She already did, once (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/player.aspx?id=AA1E1274-7546-46DA-B498-89877DDCE9CE&player=83) at least.
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I clicked on the link. It was in Thai. So I got it translated to English and found this translation;

WS. Ratchanok Inthanon [3/4] defeated 'I carved a mental General' [1] 21-12, 12-21, 21-14 (47 mins).

:D:D:D
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[Thom_bad]

For sure Top10 within 2 years..

[phil-mm]

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I clicked on the link. It was in Thai. So I got it translated to English and found this translation;

WS. Ratchanok Inthanon [3/4] defeated 'I carved a mental General' [1] 21-12, 12-21, 21-14 (47 mins).

:D:D:D
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LOL, is that Salakjit's name in Thai?

[limsy]

she doesnt seem to have problem beating salakjit now i think at least 1:1 the ratio during training hehe

[xavYPC]

hehe she already win back to back GP tournament...maybe next year she start winning back to back SS title :)

[event]

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I clicked on the link. It was in Thai. So I got it translated to English and found this translation;

WS. Ratchanok Inthanon [3/4] defeated 'I carved a mental General' [1] 21-12, 12-21, 21-14 (47 mins).True but on wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salakjit_Ponsana), it points out that สลักจิต พลสนะ=Salakjit Ponsana.

[phil-mm]

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I clicked on the link. It was in Thai. So I got it translated to English and found this translation;

WS. Ratchanok Inthanon [3/4] defeated 'I carved a mental General' [1] 21-12, 12-21, 21-14 (47 mins).

:D:D:D
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I got 'I carved a mental Pol' if you delete the [1]
These Google translations are really very funny

[phil-mm]

For sure Top10 within 2 years..

It will be very helpful for her ambitions if she can grow taller in the next couple of years

[ctjcad]

For sure Top10 within 2 years..
..bold prediction, eh??..;)

Btw, here is a video on Ratchanok's recent competition at the INA Open GPG (quite a few good rallies; @ 13-10 was entertaining)..enjoy! and we could be rewinding this back, say in 5-6 yrs time..:cool:
I also noticed, from watching those videos, Ratchanok has stopped yelling those grunts every once in a while after winning her points..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9TKVvFpv8o

[extremenanopowe]

Hopefully can be the next susi susanti. ;)

[phil-mm]

Hehe Wang Yihan possibly,rest ?i doubt..

Poor Wang Yihan, she has been the butt of everyone's jokes recently. Perhaps she can recover her form and have the last laugh?

[phil-mm]

..
bold prediction, eh??..;)
Btw, here is a video on Ratchanok's recent competition at the INA Open GPG (quite a few good rallies; @ 13-10 was entertaining)..enjoy! and we could be rewinding this back, say in 5-6 yrs time..:cool:
I also noticed, from watching those videos, Ratchanok has stopped yelling those grunts every once in a while after winning her points..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9TKVvFpv8o

When I first saw Inthanon Ratchanok demolish Lydia Cheah Li Ya in the SEA Games final last year, I knew that she was going to be different from the rest. It is unfathomable to think that she cannot surpass the likes of Pi Hongyan, Eriko Hirose, Yao Jie or Julianne Schenk within two years. But I think true glory can only be achieved if she can break through to the top 3 or 4 in the world (namely the 3 Wangs and Jiang Yanjiao), as there seems to be a huge gap between the those few and the rest of the top 10. No offence to Tina Baun or Saina Nehwal. I hope she can grow taller within the next few years. Imagine a 1.79 m Inthanon Ratchanok! It will surely strike terror in the hearts of her opponents

[abbyyuen]

Sorry, Can I have the question ??? What's racket she use ???

[event]

I don't know. Can you tell from this picture (http://www.badzine.net/wp-content/gallery/news-october-2010/ratchanok-intanon-274-jo2010.jpg)?

[extremenanopowe]

I hope she will visit the world chinese games in pattaya. ;)

[event]

Here (http://www.victorsport.com/victor_number.php?id=IzZesxuldDRoXOzLawWl6L3nWtlK3 w) it says BS-08 but the colours on that racquet (http://www.victorsport.com/product_data.php?id=avVDSA2mUs5JXG8r4Igu7DRftGUi4) don't match the photos on the Victor (http://www.victorsport.com/news-contents.php?id=7VkSpYmesbyB3H9NkSqZv9WF6q3Q91&r=174) or Badzine (http://www.badzine.net/wp-content/gallery/news-october-2010/ratchanok-intanon-274-jo2010.jpg) sites (http://www.badzine.net/wp-content/gallery/sticky_photos/ratchanok-bzi_marked_rotator.jpg).

[extremenanopowe]

Must be some special Thai edition. ;)

[Sealman]

Sorry, Can I have the question ??? What's racket she use ???

She's using a Victor Super Nano 5

[phil-mm]

OMG! Inthanon just got thrashed 21-13 21-9 by Sung Ji Hyun!

[chris-ccc]

OMG! Inthanon just got thrashed 21-13 21-9 by Sung Ji Hyun!
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I am not surprised. Sung Ji Hyun is playing at homeground.

Check out this thread for more info about Sung Ji Hyun;
http://www.badmintoncentral.com/forums/showthread.php?79701-Sung-Ji-Hyun
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[suetyan]

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I am not surprised. Sung Ji Hyun is playing at homeground.

Check out this thread for more info about Sung Ji Hyun;
http://www.badmintoncentral.com/forums/showthread.php?79701-Sung-Ji-Hyun
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I am a bit surprised because Sung's performance is kinda yoyo recently.

[phil-mm]

I am a bit surprised because Sung's performance is kinda yoyo recently.

When I first saw her, she looked really impressive. Couldn't remember who she beat. Then she went down and stayed there for a long time. But this win is really incredible. Tomorow's semis will be really exciting. I suppose you're supporting Li Xuerui right :)?

[phil-mm]

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I am not surprised. Sung Ji Hyun is playing at homeground.

Check out this thread for more info about Sung Ji Hyun;
http://www.badmintoncentral.com/forums/showthread.php?79701-Sung-Ji-Hyun
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LOL, I thought we were at San Nicolas island? Now we're here.

[suetyan]

When I first saw her, she looked really impressive. Couldn't remember who she beat. Then she went down and stayed there for a long time. But this win is really incredible. Tomorow's semis will be really exciting. I suppose you're supporting Li Xuerui right :)?
haha, yes, I will be supporting my 'sis'. :D

[chris-ccc]

LOL, I thought we were at San Nicolas island? Now we're here.
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:D:D:D Via internet communication, we are everywhere. :):):)
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[phil-mm]

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:D:D:D Via internet communication, we are everywhere. :):):)
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You should go read the book. It's a really sad story. Seriously.

[chris-ccc]

haha, yes, I will be supporting my 'sis'. :D
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I think your 'sis', LXR, had a tough match in defeating BYJ, the No.1 seed.

Hope that LXR can recover quickly before the Semi-Finals. when facing Sung Ji Hyun.
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[phil-mm]

haha, yes, I will be supporting my 'sis'. :D

Why do you call her your 'sis'? Ha ha, I'm supporting Sung Ji Hyun. She's my favourite Korean WS. And Bae Youn Joo too. And Hwang Hye Youn.

[lexluthor1975]

Why do you call her your 'sis'? Ha ha, I'm supporting Sung Ji Hyun. She's my favourite Korean WS. And Bae Youn Joo too. And Hwang Hye Youn.

i like Bae Youn Joo too. in Malaysia Super Series i think she's capable of beating Wang Xin. i actually thought she will win that time. so sad she was injured then...

[extremenanopowe]

Go RI....... this is her thread. ;)

[phil-mm]

i like Bae Youn Joo too. in Malaysia Super Series i think she's capable of beating Wang Xin. i actually thought she will win that time. so sad she was injured then...

Yea, Bae Youn Joo is really cute. She has a babyish face. And a longing look. If the umpire had allowed her to strap her ankle, maybe she might have won the match.

[phil-mm]

Go RI....... this is her thread. ;)

Yes, Inthanon will be back with a vengence.

[event]

Photo of Ratchanok from Gimcheon here (http://www.badzine.net/news/korea-gp-qf-%E2%80%93-size-does-matter/10147/).

[lexluthor1975]

i hope Ratchanok continues to do well in the China Open. she'll be facing another formidable Chinese opponent in Jiang Yanjiao

http://www.badzine.net/news/china-open-2010-day-3-intanon-strikes-again/10251/

[Sealman]

The Chinese will be very wary of this rising star

[chris-ccc]

i hope Ratchanok continues to do well in the China Open. she'll be facing another formidable Chinese opponent in Jiang Yanjiao.

http://www.badzine.net/news/china-open-2010-day-3-intanon-strikes-again/10251/
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2010 China Open SS WS QF: Ratchanok was narrowly defeated by Jiang Yanjiao 10-21, 21-19, 18-21.
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[Ajaib]

The Chinese WS should learn from Sung Ji hyun how to def Inthanon tamely....

[DaveZZ79]

Does anyone believe Ratchanok can win the Gold Medal at the 2012 Olympics? I surely hope she does...

[madbad]

Should Ratchanok's supporters be called the Rat Pack? :p:D

[phil-mm]

The Chinese will be very wary of this rising star

The Chinese are watching while Inthanon grows ever stronger. The spurt in recent weeks was spectacular. It will be very interesting to watch an Inthanon-China semi-final and an Inthanon-China final in future, whoever wins in the end.

[Sealman]

Does anyone know Ratchanok's thai nickname?

[limsy]

she prefer people call her may
thats her english name

[ctjcad]

Does anyone believe Ratchanok can win the Gold Medal at the 2012 Olympics? I surely hope she does...
..imo, no. It's too early but watch for her in 2016 OG..:cool:

[undeadshot]

She's still only 15 :cool: And just look at all the trouble she is giving the Chinese players now!

[aeksit]

The Chinese are watching while Inthanon grows ever stronger. The spurt in recent weeks was spectacular. It will be very interesting to watch an Inthanon-China semi-final and an Inthanon-China final in future, whoever wins in the end.Her nickname is May

[Loh]

Should Ratchanok's supporters be called the Rat Pack? :p:D

Kuching Cat is waiting to pounce .... :D

[Loh]

Thailand's young women's singles team seems to have a great future with the likes of:

Ratchanok I. (5/2/1995) (1.65/5'4") (55/121lbs)
AG Team Finals lost to Wang Xin 22-20, 17-21, 14-21

Taerattanachai S. (18/4/1992) (1.67/5'5") (55/121)
AG Team Finals lost to Jiang Yanjiao 15-21, 10-21.
Was Inaugural YOG WS champion.

Buranaprasertsuk P. (24/10/1991) (1.67/5'5") (61/134)
AG Team QF bt Goto Ai (JPN) 21-19, 16-21, 21-10
AG Team SF bt Kusumastuti M.F (INA) 21-12, 21-15
AG WS R16 lost to Wang Shixian 21-19, 9-21, 12-21

Key (DOB) (Height) (Weight)

And both Thailand's Women and Men's Teams have achieved success at the recent Guangzhou Asian Games as reported in Bangkok Post:
http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/local/206549/badminton-players-slam-their-way-to-medal-glory

GUANGZHOU : Thailand's badminton players put aside a simmering row with their sport's leaders and worked towards the common goal of winning medals for the country at the Asian Games yesterday.

The Thai women's badminton team took silver after losing to China 3-0 in the final of the team event yesterday, while their male compatriots took bronze a day earlier in the men's team event.

While the two squads failed to win gold, their achievements are a huge success for Thai badminton.

The women's team reached the final for the first time in 44 years, while the men knocked out Malaysia, (Boonsak bt LCW 9-21, 21-10, 21-19 in Team event) featuring world number one Lee Chong Wei, in the quarter-finals.

The shuttlers achieved the feat after burying the hatchetwith Thailand's badminton bosses over sponsorship and financial issues.

Several national team players, led by siblings Boonsak and Salakjit Ponsana, were in conflict with Charoen Wattanasin, president of the Badmintion Association of Thailand, earlier this year which had cast a pall over Thailand's preparations.

Coach Somphol Kukasemkit gave credit to Khunying Patthama Leesawattrakul, who was appointed team manager just before the Asiad, for helping to mend fences between the players and the association.

"She has played a vital role in our success," said Somphol.


And Ratchanok was in the Guangzhou AG team as reported in People's Daily Online:
http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/90001/90779/94835/7179837.html

"Another Thai badminton rising star is 15-year-old Ratchanok Inthanon. Ratchanok won the Badminton World Federation World Junior Championships two years in a row for women's singles and became the youngest-ever champion -- 14 years old last year -- at the world junior tournament last.

Participating in the Asian Games for the first time, Ratchanok said for now she was not 100 percent ready for the Games as her physical condition is not yet perfect -- She still carries some injuries, which, however, failed to weaken her confidence.

"If I can recover on time, I will try my best to win a gold medal."

The teenager rising star added that it would be her first time to China, so if she lost in the first several rounds, she would take the rest of her time in China to travel across the country. But she is seen to have a big chance to get to the final round."

[weeyeh]

.. and she took down Lu Lan today.

[limsy]

.. and she took down Lu Lan today.

it was last week my friend
u lan lost to another talented youngster,tai tzu ying in straight set today
cheers

[chris-ccc]

.. and she took down Lu Lan today.
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Incorrect. :o:o:o

Today, Ratchanok Inthanon took down the World No.9 Ella Diehl (RUS) 21-23, 21-9, 21-17 in 65 minutes.
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[phil-mm]

it was last week my friend
u lan lost to another talented youngster,tai tzu ying in straight set today
cheers

Yup, you're quite right about Inthanon having strong wrists. Tai Tzu Ying too.

[limsy]

cant get it wrong as they impressed me so early
haha

[weeyeh]

it was last week my friend
u lan lost to another talented youngster,tai tzu ying in straight set today
cheers


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Incorrect. :o:o:o

Today, Ratchanok Inthanon took down the World No.9 Ella Diehl (RUS) 21-23, 21-9, 21-17 in 65 minutes.
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Aiyoh.. my mind somehow got trapped in a time warp. Thanks for the correction :).

[ryim_]

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Incorrect. :o:o:o

Today, Ratchanok Inthanon took down the World No.9 Ella Diehl (RUS) 21-23, 21-9, 21-17 in 65 minutes.
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I watched this match...quite remarkable and love the "never die" spirit!

[jhirata]

Yup, you're quite right about Inthanon having strong wrists. Tai Tzu Ying too.
Her cross-court smash, o..m..g.

[limsy]

Aiyoh.. my mind somehow got trapped in a time warp. Thanks for the correction :).

one week delayed?


Her cross-court smash, o..m..g.

u can know better of her in
http://www.badmintoncentral.com/forums/showthread.php?86377-tai-tzu-ying

[phil-mm]

As of thursday 9th December 2010, I declare that Inthanon Ratchanok is officially my favourite player too :).

[phil-mm]

Her cross-court smash, o..m..g.

I think Inthanon is a complete player. She is powerful, has a repertoire of match-winning shots, her selection of shots is good, and she disguises her shots well. It is as if she decides what shot to play right at the last minute, just before hitting the shuttle. I suppose her opponent cannot read her body language if she herself does not know what she is going to do. So there is less time for her opponent to react. It probably helps that she has a strong wrist, so she is able to change a dropshot to a lob without needing much follow through. I'm surprised that she lost rather tamely to Wang Shixian today. Maybe it is a lack of confidence, or she may be taking things slowly. But she appeared to be sick. In my opinion, her court coverage isn't inferior to Wang Shixian, and she has got more power. Your avatar looks really familiar. You pretending to be someone :)?

[weeyeh]

one week delayed?

haha.. too many tournament software tabs open...

[phil-mm]

Oh yes, I forgot to mention that her aggression is very controlled. Hard-hitting, but still accurate. She doesn't swing wildly.

[ctjcad]

I think Inthanon is a complete player. She is powerful, has a repertoire of match-winning shots, her selection of shots is good, and she disguises her shots well. It is as if she decides what shot to play right at the last minute, just before hitting the shuttle. I suppose her opponent cannot read her body language if she herself does not know what she is going to do. So there is less time for her opponent to react. It probably helps that she has a strong wrist, so she is able to change a dropshot to a lob without needing much follow through. I'm surprised that she lost rather tamely to Wang Shixian today. Maybe it is a lack of confidence, or she may be taking things slowly. But she appeared to be sick. In my opinion, her court coverage isn't inferior to Wang Shixian, and she has got more power.
...
..Ratchanok is still raw & full of talent. But, imo, Ratchanok's current play is at least 1 level below WSX (or maybe even Saina) and really it's not a surprise considering her age and level of experience. It's a combo of things that is putting Ratchanok behind the ball and in this case, she seemed to lose tamely to WSX. As a comparison, it took Saina a couple or so yrs to finally able to challenge and beat a player the caliber of WSX.

[chris-ccc]

I think Inthanon is a complete player. She is powerful, has a repertoire of match-winning shots, her selection of shots is good, and she disguises her shots well. It is as if she decides what shot to play right at the last minute, just before hitting the shuttle. I suppose her opponent cannot read her body language if she herself does not know what she is going to do. So there is less time for her opponent to react. It probably helps that she has a strong wrist, so she is able to change a dropshot to a lob without needing much follow through. I'm surprised that she lost rather tamely to Wang Shixian today. Maybe it is a lack of confidence, or she may be taking things slowly. But she appeared to be sick. In my opinion, her court coverage isn't inferior to Wang Shixian, and she has got more power. Your avatar looks really familiar. You pretending to be someone :)?
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I agree that Inthanon is a complete player. Right now, it's only her lack of experience in participating in SS tournaments that she needs to acquire.

I should think that we will be finding RI doing much better next year, in 2011. :):):)
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[ants]

Thai Girls are doing better than the Malaysian Girls... TomYam must be very good.

[limsy]

I think Inthanon is a complete player. She is powerful, has a repertoire of match-winning shots, her selection of shots is good, and she disguises her shots well. It is as if she decides what shot to play right at the last minute, just before hitting the shuttle. I suppose her opponent cannot read her body language if she herself does not know what she is going to do. So there is less time for her opponent to react. It probably helps that she has a strong wrist, so she is able to change a dropshot to a lob without needing much follow through. I'm surprised that she lost rather tamely to Wang Shixian today. Maybe it is a lack of confidence, or she may be taking things slowly. But she appeared to be sick. In my opinion, her court coverage isn't inferior to Wang Shixian, and she has got more power.

i think many who know ratchanok will be surprise to find that someone say she is lack of confidence
believe me
she always believe she can at least give a very tough challenge to any top player
i believe zhang ning had found the solution to handle her for now
but ratchanok will continue to improve
which made zhang ning headache
haha

[Loh]

i think many who know ratchanok will be surprise to find that someone say she is lack of confidence
believe me
she always believe she can at least give a very tough challenge to any top player
i believe zhang ning had found the solution to handle her for now
but ratchanok will continue to improve
which made zhang ning headache
haha

Hello RI's friend: Why RI not in Li-Ning Youth Int'l? Disappointed lah!

[limsy]

Hello RI's friend: Why RI not in Li-Ning Youth Int'l? Disappointed lah!

she withdrawn?
i saw her name in the draw
hmm

[Loh]

she withdrawn?
i saw her name in the draw
hmm

I tried to look out for her name under all the girls events but could not find.
Maybe you could double check from the tournamentsoftware.

Anyway, I think this tournament is not for her. She should train for the SS and the Olympics.

[chris-ccc]

I tried to look out for her name under all the girls events but could not find.
Maybe you could double check from the tournamentsoftware.

Anyway, I think this tournament is not for her. She should train for the SS and the Olympics.
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Agree. RI will be too strong for the Li-Ning Youth Int'l. She is up in standard with SS players now. ;)
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[event]

I tried to look out for her name under all the girls events but could not find.
Maybe you could double check from the tournamentsoftware.

Anyway, I think this tournament is not for her. She should train for the SS and the Olympics.I wouldn't be surpised if she were to withdraw after playing the AG team, the Korea GP, and two Super Series in consecutive weeks. However, as of today, she is still in two draws (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/player.aspx?id=D1D1AD58-64D5-42CA-93E4-7B78FB687228&player=790).

[extremenanopowe]

she is playing and should win this easily. ;)

[phil-mm]

i think many who know ratchanok will be surprise to find that someone say she is lack of confidence
believe me
she always believe she can at least give a very tough challenge to any top player
i believe zhang ning had found the solution to handle her for now
but ratchanok will continue to improve
which made zhang ning headache
haha

Ha ha, I was just trying to find a reason why the score wasn't closer than I had expected. I think her level of play is reaching that of Wang Shixian.

[phil-mm]

I wouldn't be surpised if she were to withdraw after playing the AG team, the Korea GP, and two Super Series in consecutive weeks. However, as of today, she is still in two draws (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/player.aspx?id=D1D1AD58-64D5-42CA-93E4-7B78FB687228&player=790).

I just realised that her surname is Inthanon, and not Ratchanok. Anyway, I don't think she will want to miss all the fun. There are altogether 59 Thais in this large contingent. I guess that it should be the last time she will be playing in this tournament. Next year, she'll probably be participating in all the big ones. Moreover, she has many Thai friends based in Singapore. Found some of the photos of her in the 2007 tournament taken by Sealman and Loh. Can't believe that she used to be SO tiny, LOL.

Sealman's photos
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So sweet.
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Is that her?
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Loh's photos
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[Sealman]

I just realised that her surname is Inthanon, and not Ratchanok. Anyway, I don't think she will want to miss all the fun. There are altogether 59 Thais in this large contingent. I guess that it should be the last time she will be playing in this tournament. Next year, she'll probably be participating in all the big ones. Moreover, she has many Thai friends based in Singapore. Found some of the photos of her in the 2007 tournament taken by Sealman and Loh. Can't believe that she used to be SO tiny, LOL.

Sealman's photos


thanks for digging up these photos. time flies. ratchanok represented her thai club and was cuter then :D

[phil-mm]

thanks for digging up these photos. time flies. ratchanok represented her thai club and was cuter then :D

I think it's a waste to leave all these photos in a thread that is no one visits anymore. Anyway, it's thanks to both of you that we can all sit back and laugh about it. It's really sad to see so many of them not making it into the professional circuit in the end. Ratchanok's cheeks still looks pinchable, LOL.

[maknyos]

sorry, can you tell me, who is the players of indonesia?



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Is that her?
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[phil-mm]

sorry, can you tell me, who is the players of indonesia?

They are the U15 GD pair of Shella Devi Aulia and Mega Cahya Purnama, but I don't know the difference between the two. The link is here:

http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/matches.aspx?id=6A1AD157-4DA3-43A3-A06B-04A29CC671D8&d=20071222

[Loh]

I just realised that her surname is Inthanon, and not Ratchanok. Anyway, I don't think she will want to miss all the fun. There are altogether 59 Thais in this large contingent. I guess that it should be the last time she will be playing in this tournament. Next year, she'll probably be participating in all the big ones. Moreover, she has many Thai friends based in Singapore. Found some of the photos of her in the 2007 tournament taken by Sealman and Loh. Can't believe that she used to be SO tiny, LOL.

Some things never change :).


Haha, I join Bruce in thanking you for bringing back some happy memories. :)
RI somehow did not strike me then as so "powerful" as she turns out to be now. She was indeed very "tiny" and of course that was some three years ago when she was 12 years old! :p

That's one reason why I would try to turn up to see her in action and perhaps take a photo with her. Hope its all right with limsy. ;)

BTW the venue then was the old and historical SBA Hall at Guillimard Rd where most of the local tournaments were held, but now it is unavailable and leased out as a food court, I think. Hopefully, the new indoor stadium at the new Kallang Sports Hub now being built will be the next badminton venue.

[phil-mm]

Haha, I join Bruce in thanking you for bringing back some happy memories. :)
RI somehow did not strike me then as so "powerful" as she turns out to be now. She was indeed very "tiny" and of course that was some three years ago when she was 12 years old! :p

That's one reason why I would try to turn up to see her in action and perhaps take a photo with her. Hope its all right with limsy. ;)

BTW the venue then was the old and historical SBA Hall at Guillimard Rd where most of the local tournaments were held, but now it is unavailable and leased out as a food court, I think. Hopefully, the new indoor stadium at the new Kallang Sports Hub now being built will be the next badminton venue.

Yes, back then it was not easy to predict that she will have made such an impact. I wonder if she knew, when she made the decision to participate, that the venue which holds memories of her childhood victories (I mean earlier childhood) no longer exists.

[aeksit]

I like her when she lying on the floor :D

[Loh]

Compare the pics taken in December 2007 and those that I am presenting to you now on her action during the recent Li Ning S'pore Youth Int'l, you will observe that RI looks vastly different though she is merely 15 now.

Taller, prettier and stronger she now gives tips to her doubles partner and why not with her greater exposure to the international arena? :p

She will continue to impress us at the world stage and will be the darling of THAILAND badminton. With Saina Nehwal and possibly a few other girls, Ratchanok will be among the limited numbers who can punch a hole into the Great Wall of China. :D

Ratchanok seen here playing GSU19 semis when she beat Lin Ying Chun (TPE) 21-18, 21-13. She went on to defeat another Taiwanese Chen Yen Hua in the finals, 21-9, 21-19. :)

[huangkwokhau]

Now she is back with Jansen..haha..she ran away when I called her and mentioned that Jansen said "hellO''she giggled and ran away..after seeing a bunch of INA players smiling

[Loh]

Now she is back with Jansen..haha..she ran away when I called her and mentioned that Jansen said "hellO''she giggled and ran away..after seeing a bunch of INA players smiling

Are you referring to RI? and who is Jansen?

[PoLLuX]

Jonas Rafly Jansen, one of Djarum BD players :)

[Loh]

Jonas Rafly Jansen, one of Djarum BD players :)

Haha, now I know got boyfriend already!

[phil-mm]

Now she is back with Jansen..haha..she ran away when I called her and mentioned that Jansen said "hellO''she giggled and ran away..after seeing a bunch of INA players smiling

Ha ha, cute.


Are you referring to RI? and who is Jansen?
LOL, you haven't been following the Indonesian Grand Prix Gold. Here's the link:

http://www.badmintoncentral.com/forums/showthread.php?85616-Indonesia-Open-Grand-Prix-Gold-2010/page11

I believe that based on Inthanon's current strength, she should already be in the top 10.
Hope she doesn't prove me wrong in the upcoming tournaments :).
Here's a video from her Facebook:


http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=184682864890578&oid=124825990906359&comments&ref=mf

[phil-mm]

I think it is worth mentioning that Inthanon did actually play quite well in the Victor Korea Open 2011.
She lost to the eventual champion Wang Yihan with a score 21-18 21-17. WYH also beat Jiang Yanjiao 21-18 21-13 and Wang Shixian 21-14 21-18.

[LD rules!]

I am suprised that no one wished Ratchanok a happy 16th birthday !

[phil-mm]

I am suprised that no one wished Ratchanok a happy 16th birthday !

Oops, happy belated 16th birthday to Inthanon Ratchanok!
Can't believe that their birthdays are so close :).

[Loh]

Happy Birthday to our Young Lady from Thailand

May she conquer AE by storm

:):):):):):)

[limsy]

I am suprised that no one wished Ratchanok a happy 16th birthday !

already did in facebook==
here she wont able to see it

[Loh]

already did in facebook==
here she wont able to see it

Mr Lim, you can refer her to BC, right?

[limsy]

Mr Lim, you can refer her to BC, right?

lol
is better to speak without them reading the thread
hehe
its feel awkward if we meet in real life
haha

[chris-ccc]

Mr Lim, you can refer her to BC, right?
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I think she will be laughing her head off when she reads what some of us have posted about her.
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[kuwichert]

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I think she will be laughing her head off when she reads what some of us have posted about her.
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yeah, and please keep the records! Wanna be known as the one who announced her Olympic victory first :cool:

[chris-ccc]

yeah, and please keep the records! Wanna be known as the one who announced her Olympic victory first :cool:
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Yes, I hope that you will be the first to announce RI's Olympic victory. :):):)

My memory tells me that limsy has posted earlier; that RI could get her chance to win the Olympic GOLD in 3 (or even 4) different Olympic years.
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[jmore]

has anyone noticed that on bwf it says her first name is inthanon and her last name is ratchanok?

[Loh]

Isn't it nice that the young 'Rat' has shocked the big Indian star Saina Nehwal in the Surdiman Cup 2011, 21-14, 22-20, although THA still lost 2-3 to IND overall?

Ratchanok must have learned to mature rather quickly for such a big assignment. :eek:

[weeyeh]

Isn't it nice that the young 'Rat' has shocked the big Indian star Saina Nehwal in the Surdiman Cup 2011, 21-14, 22-20, although THA still lost 2-3 to IND overall?

Ratchanok must have learned to mature rather quickly for such a big assignment. :eek:

Very impressive match last evening. She totally dominated SN. It's probably not SN's best game but all credits to RI for seizing the initiative early. I see RI using more power play, moves to take the shuttle very early and is not afraid to use the net area.

[tirama]

She is really nice and too young

[madbad]

She is really nice and too young

Haha, first time I've heard someone term Rat as "too young".

She will be great but needs to put in a few hard miles first.

[george@chongwei]

Rat in thai;)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbtgnUQD49c

[madbad]

Didn't understand a word but the video was good.

[luvina]

Just know the result, if she beaten Li Xuerui (China player) again at QF 2011 OCBC US Open GPG.
Congratulation :)

[chris-ccc]

Just know the result, if she beaten Li Xuerui (China player) again at QF 2011 OCBC US Open GPG.
Congratulation :)

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Congratulations to May for arriving at the Semi-Finals !!! :):):)

At the Quarter-Finals, Ratchanok Inthanon [7] defeated Li Xuerui [4] 23-21, 21-18 in 45 minutes.
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[luvina]

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Congratulations to May for arriving at the Semi-Finals !!! :):):)

At the Quarter-Finals, Ratchanok Inthanon [7] defeated Li Xuerui [4] 23-21, 21-18 in 45 minutes.
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Whether she was called 'May' ?

[snowbells]

Whether she was called 'May' ?

"MAY" is her nickname

[chris-ccc]

"MAY" is her nickname.

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Welcome to BadmintonCentral snowbells. :):):)
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[chris-ccc]

Welcome to BadmintonCentral snowbells. :):):)

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When I asked May if that's her nickname...... She replied 'siip'. :D:D:D
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[george@chongwei]

Aww, so cute:p....
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[Lovelyka]

108724 intanon and her boyfriend

[Lovelyka]

congrats for Ratchanok Intanon who wins WJC in three consecutive years

[SibugiChai]

Inthanon just wants the good things in life for her parents

JAKARTA: A dream to provide a comfortable life for her parents has driven Thailand’s Inthanon Ratchanok to break all kinds of barriers in badminton.
The 16-year-old Inthanon created history in Taiwan last month when she became the first shuttler to win the world junior girls’ singles title three years in a row – and she is still eligible to play in two more championships. But right now, her focus is on becoming badminton’s youngest medallist at the next year’s Olympic Games in London.
Indonesia’s Mia Audina was the youngest to compete in the Olympics – at Atlanta 1996 when she was 16 years and 338 days old – but she did not win a medal.
http://thestar.com.my/archives/2011/11/15/seagames/s_pg66inthanon.jpgCrucial win: Thailand’s Intanon Ratchanok clenching her fist after defeating Indonesia’s Adrianti Firdasari in the team final in Jakarta Monday.
With her strong will, anything is possible for Inthanon.
“I want my parents to have their own house and a car. I want to give them a better life. They have never owned anything. If I win a medal at the Olympics, I will be able to provide them with all these,” said Inthanon, who was introduced to badminton at a very young age.
This was only because her parents, working as helpers and cleaners at the Banthongyod Badminton School in Bangkok, would place her at one corner of the courts while they went about their business.
She basically grew up watching her parents toiling for a living and picked up what she knew best – badminton. She was a natural at it.
She was enrolled at the badminton school for free when she was just six years old so that her parents could keep an eye on her.
She immediately made them proud by winning her first junior title at seven and has never looked back.
Now, ranked 13th in the world, she has already beaten the likes of Tine Rasmussen, Saina Nehwal and Sung Ji-hyun – the top players of Denmark, India and South Korea respectively.
“It will be awesome to win a medal of any colour at the Olympic Games. It’s hard work but that is something I am used to,” she said.
Here, in Jakarta, Inthanon is again making heads turn.
Yesterday, the super fit Thai played brilliantly to beat 2007 SEA Games champion Adrianti Firdasari 20-22, 21-19, 21-19 in the second singles to inspire Thailand to a 3-1 win over fancied Indonesia in a four-and-a half-hour team final at the Istora Bung Karno Stadium.
Her crucial victory put Thailand 2-1 up.
Earlier, Porntip Buranaprasertsuk had drawn first blood with a 17-21, 21-11, 21-16 win over Linda Wenifanetri while Anneke Feinya Agustine-NityaKrishinda Maheswari levelled the score with a 22-20, 21-9 win over A. Duan-ganong-V. Kunchala.
Inthanon’s success spurred Amitrapai Savitree-T. Saralee to fight tooth-and-nail in a cliff-hanger of a match for a 19-21, 21-16, 24-22 win over Vita Marissa-Lilyana Natsir.
Thailand last won the team title at Manila 2005.

[event]

Indonesia’s Mia Audina was the youngest to compete in the Olympics – at Atlanta 1996 when she was 16 years and 338 days old – but she did not win a medal.Unfortunate error here. Mia won silver in Atlanta, losing to Bang Soo Hyun in the final.

[chris-ccc]

Unfortunate error here. Mia won silver in Atlanta, losing to Bang Soo Hyun in the final.
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At that time (1996), Mia looked so strong physically. :):):)

Ratchanok, although having great skill, speed and stamina, will need to build up her physical strength (more muscles), in order to have a better chance to win a medal at the 2012 London Olympics.
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[limsy]

disagree
not everyone need extra muscles to win
if yes,then those weight lifter will win badminton title everday

[chris-ccc]

disagree
not everyone need extra muscles to win
if yes,then those weight lifter will win badminton title everday
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:D:D:D You are going to the extreme.

Think of Lee Chong Wei and Lin Dan - Have muscles, but not heavy-weight muscles. We know the heavy-weight muscles will slow a player down.

RI only need to do more push-ups, sit-ups, etc, etc ......
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[limsy]

i believe tai have a better physical condition than may
maybe due to one year older
haha

[limsy]

will update ratchanok statistic for 2011 after she finish her matches in india gp gold

[lindan_din]

And She just had her revenge over Ana Rovita in 2009 WJC's Ws QF.......:D:D and have entered final..........:p:phey!dont worry her revenge is already finished,her best friend venice alcala (poca) did it when poca beat ANA ROVITA in NEW ZEALAND INT'L CHALLENGE 2011 by 2 sets only.also 1995 born from philippines...

[madbad]

Happy 17th birthday Rat! :)

What?? Already 17! :eek:

[Lovelyka]

Happy 17th birthday Rat! :)

What?? Already 17! :eek:

wow, 17. all enough to date huh? :p

[limsy]

she already busy with date
so dont even think about it
haha

[chris-ccc]

she already busy with date
so dont even think about it
haha
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I sent her a Birthday greeting. She doesn't even care. Hahaha
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[Lovelyka]

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I sent her a Birthday greeting. She doesn't even care. Hahaha
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she got bunch of birthday greetings. she also ignored mine :o