Auckland International Series, June 17-21

[Sandy]

The Entry List file,

[Sandy]

Some INA/Djarum's players will compete in here instead of Indonesia Open which held in same week

MS
Arief Gifar RAMADHAN
Riyanto SUBAGJA 66705

WS
Febby ANGGUNI 66963
Rosaria Yusfin PUNGKASARI 54150
Ana ROVITA 48714

MD
Berry ANGRIAWAN/Muhammad ULINNUHA
Didit Juang INDIARTO/Seiko Wahyu KUSDIANTO

WD
Jenna GOZALI/Rufika OLIVTA
Yayu RAHAYU/Delis YULIANA

XD
Muhammad ULINNUHA/Jenna GOZALI
Didit Juang INDIARTO/Yayu RAHAYU
Berry ANGRIAWAN/Delis YULIANA

[badMania]

As I expected, because they don't even have the ranking pts to compete in the INA SS anyway.

Now, the Auckland Int Series will represent these players' first chance of winning WR points. High hopes are placed esp on Ulin/Berry, Ulin/Jenna and Jenna/Oliv.

[bradmyster]

No Jeff Tho?

how come?

[Krisna]

As I expected, because they don't even have the ranking pts to compete in the INA SS anyway.

Now, the Auckland Int Series will represent these players' first chance of winning WR points. High hopes are placed esp on Ulin/Berry, Ulin/Jenna and Jenna/Oliv.

I agree. Ullin-Berry and Ullin-Jenna has the best chance of getting anything here from INA... On the WS side, I think Pipin and Febby can go pretty far... :cool: I hope Febby can get another International Challenge title under her belt [after her 2008 Malaysian Challenge win]... That way she can be quite well seeded at the Asian Junior or World Junior [if PBSI allow her to play]... :cool: In the last few months, Febby has shown that she is mentally very tough and can beat many good players older than her...

[badMania]

Yup...I agree on Krisna's assessment. But this Auckland tourney is an International Series level, offering only 2500 pts to winners.

[Krisna]

Yup...I agree on Krisna's assessment. But this Auckland tourney is an International Series level, offering only 2500 pts to winners.

Oops... I forgot they downgraded this tournament to an International Series a few months ago... :p

[Krisna]

Given the lack of other ASEAN competitors here, I think INA can win:
3 titles (70% chance); in MD, XD, and WS
4 titles (40% chance); in MD, XD, WS, and WD
5 titles (10% chance); in MD, XD, WS, WD, and MS
:p

[Sandy]

The Draws link in here :

http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/draws.aspx?id=F2D955B4-809B-46CD-A92D-766AFBF2CAE8

[george@chongwei]

err, i can only see australia, new zealand, mexico and indonesia players in this tournament:rolleyes:

[Krisna]

err, i can only see australia, new zealand, mexico and indonesia players in this tournament:rolleyes:

That's right... :D I suppose the other countries think the distance [thus the travelling expense] is not worth it. Except for Rosaria 'Pipin' Pungkasari, all the INA players are 19 years or younger. This event is mainly used to gain international experience for the INA Juniors...

I still think INA has a good chance in WS, MD, and XD... I don't know who Joe Wu, Dean Nuttall, Bjorn Seguin, and James Eunson are... Are any of these 4 seeded MS New Zealanders good? :confused: I wonder whether Gifar or Riyanto can defeat them... :p

[badMania]

Yup...the INA pairs are being kept apart. We'll see how the boys perform next week.

[Krisna]

Bjorn Wins Third Title in a Row

http://www-static.sportingpulse.com/pics/00/00/38/00/380095_1_M.jpg (http://www-static.sportingpulse.com/pics/00/00/38/00/380095_1_O.jpg)


Waikato badminton player Bjorn Seguin, 19 celebrated his third tournament win in succession after having a straight set victory in the final of the North Island and Northland championships in Whangarei over the weekend.
To add to his recent triumphs at the New Zealand U23, the North Harbour Open and the latest in Northland the talented teenager also won the doubles title at the event, teaming with fellow Waikato player, Michael Fowke to defeat Southland's James Eunson and Ashraf Dhoray(Auckland).
The victory in doubles proved how strong the Waikato region has become in the sport in recent times firstly under the guidance of TJ Weistra and now current coach Luiz Suarez from Mexico.
American-born Seguin is not yet available for New Zealand under Badminton World Federation criteria . He can play Whyte Trophy for his adopted nation but is still ineligible for the Commonwealth Games.
It was a tough event for Southland's Eunson, 19 who made three finals and lost all three. In the singles he was beaten by Seguin 21-14 21-17. The doubles was also straight games while the mixed went three games as Malaysian-born, Wellington-resident Jian de Chew celebrated his 29th birthday by teaming with Southland's Anna Rankin to defeat Eunson and Auckland Stephanie Cheng.
The women's singles was a reverse of the New Zealand U23 final with Auckland's Clare Chapple showing plenty of resolve to come from a game down to defeat Rankin 14-21 21-18 21-18.
Emma Chapple and Stephanie Cheng took three games to overcome the young pair of Kritteka Gregory and Mary O'Connor from Waitakere for the women's doubles title.
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Let's see how Bjorn fairs against Gifar... :D INA's #1 BS in... the Under-16 category... :p They should meet in the quarterfinals... ;)

[otaclub]

cant wait to see this INA kids performs..had high hopes for them

[eek!oh!]

That's right... :D I suppose the other countries think the distance [thus the travelling expense] is not worth it. Except for Rosaria 'Pipin' Pungkasari, all the INA players are 19 years or younger. This event is mainly used to gain international experience for the INA Juniors...

I still think INA has a good chance in WS, MD, and XD... I don't know who Joe Wu, Dean Nuttall, Bjorn Seguin, and James Eunson are... Are any of these 4 seeded MS New Zealanders good? :confused: I wonder whether Gifar or Riyanto can defeat them... :p

& thanks for putting that article up Krisna. I was hoping someone who had seen these boys play recently would reply. (& I've never seen James or Bjorn play singles) But all 4 of these guys are very fit. Bjorn would probably be on the NZ squad if he was a NZ citizen. James & Joe are on the squad. Dean was on various development squads over the years. I'm assuming he still works for badminton North Harbour which would give him heaps of time to practice!

I was wondering - does anyone known if John Moody & Craig Cooper have retired? They aren't listed as being on the National team any more.

[badMania]

cant wait to see this INA kids performs..had high hopes for them

Indeed....we might see:
all INA Finals in MD and XD in particular.

[bradmyster]

& thanks for putting that article up Krisna. I was hoping someone who had seen these boys play recently would reply. (& I've never seen James or Bjorn play singles) But all 4 of these guys are very fit. Bjorn would probably be on the NZ squad if he was a NZ citizen. James & Joe are on the squad. Dean was on various development squads over the years. I'm assuming he still works for badminton North Harbour which would give him heaps of time to practice!

I was wondering - does anyone known if John Moody & Craig Cooper have retired? They aren't listed as being on the National team any more.

I havnt seen the INA players play...but i remember playing against BJORN and Eunson 2 years ago when i competed at nationals u19. They were great players then and after a couple more years of hard training im sure they are gona be tough to beat.

Time for me to train even harder to catch back up after my time off!!!
And i think Craig and John most likely have retired. (cant definately confirm it though)

[Krisna]

But all 4 of these guys are very fit. Bjorn would probably be on the NZ squad if he was a NZ citizen. James & Joe are on the squad. Dean was on various development squads over the years.


I havnt seen the INA players play...but i remember playing against BJORN and Eunson 2 years ago when i competed at nationals u19. They were great players then and after a couple more years of hard training im sure they are gona be tough to beat.


Riyanto and Gifar are also very fit [for their age, 16 and 15]... :cool: They are, after all, pupils of Coach Fang Kaixiang, who said, "Obtaining physical fitness is the most brainless thing one can do in badminton. Other players may beat you in technique or playing style or intelligence, but you may never be beaten in terms of physical fitness."

Gifar is through to the next round after a very easy 1st round win just now... :cool:

[eek!oh!]

Riyanto and Gifar are also very fit [for their age, 16 and 15]... :cool: They are, after all, pupils of Coach Fang Kaixiang, who said, "Obtaining physical fitness is the most brainless thing one can do in badminton. Other players may beat you in technique or playing style or intelligence, but you may never be beaten in terms of physical fitness."

Gifar is through to the next round after a very easy 1st round win just now... :cool:

Luke is also a junior - around 17 or 18 now though. The ease of the win is a bit of a concern though.

& another player missing - whats happened to Ethan Haggo?

[Krisna]

Gifar and Yayu-Didit are through...

[otaclub]

all INA junior are through..nice

[Krisna]

So far, all INA players are in the Round of 16... The 2 WD will face seeded players tomorrow... We shall see...

[george@chongwei]

any pics of gifar and riyanto?:cool:

[eek!oh!]

From Badminton NZ's website

Auckland International - day 1

http://www-static.sportingpulse.com/pics/00/00/17/97/179714_1_M.jpg (http://www-static.sportingpulse.com/pics/00/00/17/97/179714_1_O.jpg)


It was not a good night for Australian James Paybody, ranked 303 he was beaten in the first round by young Asher Richardson (16) from Canterbury. This was a good win for Richardson, ranked 548 who earlier this year won the June Bevan under 17 boys singles title. Paybody then continued his bad run as he and his partner Spoorti Rattan, seeded 3/4 lost the first round of the mixed doubles to the New Zealand pairing of Michael Fowke and Susannah Leydon-Davis both from Waikato.
Waikato teenager Bjorn Seguin will play his first match of the tournament on day two and is aiming to push his unbeaten run in New Zealand to five consecutive events after titles at the North Harbour Open, New Zealand U23 tournament, North Island Championships and Counties Manukau Open. Other top seeds still to get on court are fellow Kiwis Joe Wu, Dean Nuttall and James Eunson from Southland.
Women’s singles top seed, Indonesian Rosaria Pungkasari at 53 in the world and second seed is Kristina Ludikova(Czech Republic) ranked at 62 will also play their first match on Thursday.
Seeded Kiwis Rachel Hindley and Michelle Chan both won their first round matches in straight games but Southland’s Anna Rankin was beaten by Indonesia Ana Rovita 21-13 21-14.

Good achievement by Asher Richardson - although I had never heard of james Paybody. Paybody's mixed doubles partner Spoorti Rattan was also beaten in the first round by Clare Chapple - Rattan is on the Austalian National Squad.

[noluckjim]

Pics from day 1 :)

http://soon.smugmug.com/gallery/8594491_7Fhbw

[ctjcad]

..just curious, were you perched high above the courts??.. I assume they have some sort of scaffolding directly above the courts??..Ceiling must be high, i assume??..
Btw, thanks for capturing and sharing the pics!:cool:

[eek!oh!]

Wow! Heaps of photos! I'm not going to go through & identify everyone but the first shott was Michael Fowke. The second shot was Michael Fowke vs Reon McFarlane. The last shot on the first page was tournament controller Yve Rodgers.

[noluckjim]

ctjcad you are correct - there is a higher level where the main meeting room is, and court one is just over side :) Pity that they do not have the same thing across all the courts, as I like the angle.

No pics from day 2, busy looking after the sick :(

[eek!oh!]

Thanks for the photos, Jim!

[Krisna]

any pics of gifar and riyanto?:cool:


Pics from day 1 :)

http://soon.smugmug.com/gallery/8594491_7Fhbw

Photos of Gifar and Riyanto from noluckjim.... :cool:

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Riyanto after the match

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Too bad there aren't any shots of Riyanto playing

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Gifar in action... [what action is this?!?!?]

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Cannot really see his face here huh?

[ctjcad]

ctjcad you are correct - there is a higher level where the main meeting room is, and court one is just over side :) Pity that they do not have the same thing across all the courts, as I like the angle.

No pics from day 2, busy looking after the sick :(
..i see. Looking at some of the pics, they seem to be taken @ directly high above the court. Can you possibly go down from that fabulous viewing location and take a picture of the meeting room? If just to see the relationship with the court. Thanks.:cool:

[badMania]

All of PB Djarum boys and girls are through the QF. They will face some tricky matches today, esp in the Singles. INA might take 3 out of 4 places in XD SF, 2 in WD SF as well as MD SF.

Didit/Yayu beat the top-seed in XD yesterday; while Jenna/Oliv and Yayu/Delis beat the fourth and the second-seed in WD respectively

[badMania]

I think Delis Yuliana is injured/sick, that's why two matches involving her were walkovers. Only Didit Juang Indiarto/Yayu Rahayu lost today. The rest of the Djarum players all won their matches!

[Krisna]

I havnt seen the INA players play...but i remember playing against BJORN and Eunson 2 years ago when i competed at nationals u19. They were great players then and after a couple more years of hard training im sure they are gona be tough to beat.

Time for me to train even harder to catch back up after my time off!!!
And i think Craig and John most likely have retired. (cant definately confirm it though)

Bjorn Seguin lost to 15-year-old Gifar 16-21, 17-21...
James Eunson [3/4] will take on unseeded 16-year-old Riyanto tomorrow...
Top seeded MD Michael Fowke-Bjorn Seguin lost to Ullin-Berry 9-21, 13-21 in 25 minutes...
INA lost 2 XD today, but still have their best XD, Ullin-Jenna in the fray... There is still a chance that INA might sweep the 5 titles in Auckland... :cool:

[Krisna]

Pics from day 1 :)

http://soon.smugmug.com/gallery/8594491_7Fhbw

Any more photos from day 2 or 3? :D

[Cannot_smash]

I havnt seen the INA players play...but i remember playing against BJORN and Eunson 2 years ago when i competed at nationals u19. They were great players then and after a couple more years of hard training im sure they are gona be tough to beat.

Time for me to train even harder to catch back up after my time off!!!
And i think Craig and John most likely have retired. (cant definately confirm it though)

John Moody is retired, I think he's now working in Sydney, as he recently took part in a local tourney...

[eek!oh!]

Thanks cannot smash. It would be nice if BNZ ever posted a tribute to these guys after they retire. :mad: Even Dan Shirley didn't get one - & he is our best player in recent times & such a nice guy!

Sigh - I thought Bjorn would be our best chance at this tournament.

James Eunson is young too. 19 I think.

Krisna noluckjim wasn'r able to go to the tournament on day 2. Hopefully he got there yesterday. :)

[Krisna]

James Eunson [3/4] will take on unseeded 16-year-old Riyanto tomorrow...



James Eunson is young too. 19 I think.


Ok, then today will be a battle of teenagers... ;) Hope it will be a good game...

[eek!oh!]

Well James lost but Joe Wu won against the other Indonesian guy. I'm pleased for Joe. He is one of the nicest guys you could ever meet.

Michelle Chan & Rachel Hindley are through in the womens doubles too. Yay! Its always a bit sad if there are no local players in the final of their countries tournament.

[Krisna]

Yes, Riyanto defeated James Euson [3/4] 21-13, 21-15... Febby Angguni also won against Kristina Ludikova [2] in 70 minutes... 21-16, 28-30 :eek:, 21-10! :D

So, WS title is 100% in INA's hands... Too bad with Ullin-Jenna's rubber set defeat, XD title is no longer a possibility for INA. :p

[badMania]

Gifar lost 20-22 in the rubber-set...what a close scoreline....

[george@chongwei]

wow:eek:

Rosaria Yusfin PUNGKASARI [1] (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/player.aspx?id=F2D955B4-809B-46CD-A92D-766AFBF2CAE8&player=81)http://static.tournamentsoftware.com/images/flags/INA.gif[INA] (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/matches.aspx?id=F2D955B4-809B-46CD-A92D-766AFBF2CAE8&c=INA)-http://static.tournamentsoftware.com/images/flags/INA.gif[INA] (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/matches.aspx?id=F2D955B4-809B-46CD-A92D-766AFBF2CAE8&c=INA)Ana ROVITA (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/player.aspx?id=F2D955B4-809B-46CD-A92D-766AFBF2CAE8&player=83)18-21 21-19 25-23

i'm sure the crowd will love watching badminton after this:D

[badMania]

All INA Finals in MD and WS:
Mohd Ulinnuha/Berry Angriawan vs Didit Juang Indiarto/Seiko Wahyu Kusdianto

Rosaria Yusfin Pungkasari [1] vs Febby Angguni [2]

Other Finals:
Joe Wu [1] vs Riyanto Subagja -- tough to say. I hope Riyanto wins.

Jenna Gozali/Rufika Olivta vs Michelle Chan/Rachel Hindley [3/4].

Too bad Ulin/Jenna lost today. I think INA will probably win 3 titles tomorrow.

[george@chongwei]

actually i expect ina to clean sweep here.;)

[Krisna]

wow:eek:

Rosaria Yusfin PUNGKASARI [1] (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/player.aspx?id=F2D955B4-809B-46CD-A92D-766AFBF2CAE8&player=81)http://static.tournamentsoftware.com/images/flags/INA.gif[INA] (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/matches.aspx?id=F2D955B4-809B-46CD-A92D-766AFBF2CAE8&c=INA)-http://static.tournamentsoftware.com/images/flags/INA.gif[INA] (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/matches.aspx?id=F2D955B4-809B-46CD-A92D-766AFBF2CAE8&c=INA)Ana ROVITA (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/player.aspx?id=F2D955B4-809B-46CD-A92D-766AFBF2CAE8&player=83)18-21 21-19 25-23

i'm sure the crowd will love watching badminton after this:D

They will love it if their local hero is involved in a match like this... :cool:

[noluckjim]

I am taking pictures, but don't have the internet bandwidth to upload them yet, I do that mostly at work :) Don't tell my boss ;)

[eek!oh!]

actually i expect ina to clean sweep here.;)

No chance of that George, as both finalists are from Australia.

I hope Joe wins.

For those in the know, who would be be considered better - Arief or Riyanto? :)

[eek!oh!]

[
Since you are there Jim, how bout some commentary! How are Joe, Michelle & Rachel looking? Any chance of a win? :)

[eek!oh!]

No chance of that George, as both finalists are from Australia.



I meant both mixed doubles finalists! I shouldn't post before I have my morning coffee! :o

[aZn_Popcorn]

is that Engga Setiawan coaching Riyanto in that 2nd pic on page 2?

[eek!oh!]

Results just up - 1 Australian title & 4 Indonesian, with the only 3 setter being the Riyanto/Joe match.

[chemile]

Woowww...congratulation for Indonesian juniors who grab 4 titles in Auckland Internasional Series. I really hope with them to show their performance at world tournaments since their age 17-18 y.o. Especially for Berry/Ulinnuha and Didit/Seiko serta Jenna/Rufika, I think they must participate in many tournaments this year, so next year they can start in GP tournaments.
I don't know about Febby Angguni, is she still in Pelatnas? If she is not, I think better if she can participate in many International Series like Febe, to raise up her world rank.
Riyanto Subagja is potential player from Indonesia, I hope he doesnt stop and continue to gain more experience...
Again, congratulation for them....this is the beginning...

[otaclub]

congratz!!!!!!!!

what is their next tournament..cant wait for them to grow up..send them to many tourneys to meet CHN player.. (since i dont expect much from the senior players now..)

[a.kurniawan]

is that Engga Setiawan coaching Riyanto in that 2nd pic on page 2?
That's Agung from Djarum Kudus

[a.kurniawan]

Woowww...congratulation for Indonesian juniors who grab 4 titles in Auckland Internasional Series. I really hope with them to show their performance at world tournaments since their age 17-18 y.o. Especially for Berry/Ulinnuha and Didit/Seiko serta Jenna/Rufika, I think they must participate in many tournaments this year, so next year they can start in GP tournaments.
I don't know about Febby Angguni, is she still in Pelatnas? If she is not, I think better if she can participate in many International Series like Febe, to raise up her world rank.
Riyanto Subagja is potential player from Indonesia, I hope he doesnt stop and continue to gain more experience...
Again, congratulation for them....this is the beginning...

I think Febby is not in Pelatnas anymore..

and by the way, Riyanto is only 16 y.o.

[Krisna]

Given the lack of other ASEAN competitors here, I think INA can win:
3 titles (70% chance); in MD, XD, and WS
4 titles (40% chance); in MD, XD, WS, and WD
5 titles (10% chance); in MD, XD, WS, WD, and MS
:p

I didn't really expect Riyanto to win in Auckland... since he is still so young (16 years old), but he did. I thought Ullin-Jenna could have done better. But hey, in the end, both Ullin and Jenna got another international title each... ;) Good decorations for their room... :cool: 4 titles for INA overall...

[noluckjim]

For your viewing pleasure.

http://soon.smugmug.com/gallery/8637864_BussA

[noluckjim]

Semis:
http://soon.smugmug.com/gallery/8638812_jXrbS

[noluckjim]

And finally, http://soon.smugmug.com/gallery/8639345_bXu2L


I'm presently uploading into this last one so it might be a while to complete. You'll know it's done when there are pics of the indonesian team together.

[noluckjim]

..i see. Looking at some of the pics, they seem to be taken @ directly high above the court. Can you possibly go down from that fabulous viewing location and take a picture of the meeting room? If just to see the relationship with the court. Thanks.:cool:

Sorry for late reply :) I think I have a picture of it at http://soon.smugmug.com/gallery/8637864_BussA#P-6-20

It's down the far end of the picture. The area at the top is directly next to court one.

[badMania]

I noticed that all the Djarum players are using a non-Yonex racket. Astec probably????

Yeah, Mohd Ulinnuha/Jenna Gozali should have probably done better...but well, both are also playing in MD and WD respectively and won the titles. So, cannot expect more from them really :)

[badMania]

All in all, yet another overseas tourney where most of the PB Djarum representatives came home with a title. If PBSI is to groom its youngsters, they should really be very selective in terms tourney participation and ensure that some of the players can really have a chance of winning the title.

[badMania]

I don't know about Febby Angguni, is she still in Pelatnas? If she is not, I think better if she can participate in many International Series like Febe, to raise up her world rank.

The Auckland International Series 2009 represents Febby Angguni's second title after she won the more prestigious and competitive Malaysia International Series 2008. She did beat a couple of KOR players like Kim Moon Hi and Bae Seung Hee enroute to the title, underlying her potential.

[a.kurniawan]

I noticed that all the Djarum players are using a non-Yonex racket. Astec probably????

Yeah, Mohd Ulinnuha/Jenna Gozali should have probably done better...but well, both are also playing in MD and WD respectively and won the titles. So, cannot expect more from them really :)

They were using Flypower rackets, as the juniors are no longer with YY anymore (not sure about the main squad)

About Ulin/Jenna, I think their performance (including the rest of the team) was heavily affected by the sudden temperature drop compared to INA. Even the locals mentioned about how cold it was inside the hall.

[badMania]

Thanks for the info. Seems like in the Ulin/Berry partnership, Berry is the frontman and Ulin is the smasher (tukang gebuk).

[Krisna]

The Auckland International Series 2009 represents Febby Angguni's second title after she won the more prestigious and competitive Malaysia International Series 2008. She did beat a couple of KOR players like Kim Moon Hi and Bae Seung Hee enroute to the title, underlying her potential.

Wasn't it the 2008 Malaysian International Challenge? :confused:

[ctjcad]

Sorry for late reply :) I think I have a picture of it at http://soon.smugmug.com/gallery/8637864_BussA#P-6-20

It's down the far end of the picture. The area at the top is directly next to court one.
..it's literally next to the court..

[badMania]

Wasn't it the 2008 Malaysian International Challenge? :confused:

Yup...a typo :p:o

[a.kurniawan]

Thanks for the info. Seems like in the Ulin/Berry partnership, Berry is the frontman and Ulin is the smasher (tukang gebuk).

yup, that's pretty much right.. Ulin's smashes are very strong and sharp, because of his high jump and him being a relatively tall boy (for his age). I saw his cross court smashes and it was like really awesome, just like single players' smash.

Berry himself is quick in the front court, especially intercepting half court shots (bola setengah lapangan). And him being tall as well is also an advantage if he's in the front.

[Krisna]

Somehow we see these types of MD pairs more often these days... The taller LYD is the front court player, while the much shorter JJS is the slammer in the back-court. The taller Hendra Setiawan also often act as a playmaker in the front while Kido is his slammer with many jumping smash action... :p

[chemile]

Who is the coachof Riyanto Subagja?

[chemile]

Riyanto Subagja is really tall for Indonesian boy 16 y.o. I really hope that he will become the rising star in 2-3 another years.

[badMania]

Who is the coachof Riyanto Subagja?

I believe its still Fang Kaixiang.

[Krisna]

More photos of Riyanto... from the finals...

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[Krisna]

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"IN-DO-NE-SIA!" ~Oliv and Jenna~

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Gifar

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The team that swept 4 titles

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[Krisna]

Young Indonesian's Dominate Auckland International


There were no Kiwi winners on the finals day of the US$5,000 Auckland Badminton International as some unheralded Indonesians dominated four out of the five finals.

Although not Indonesia's top players the mainly teenage competitors from the badminton crazy nation won everything bar the mixed doubles title, which had two Australian combinations playing off for the trophy.

New Zealand No1 Joe Wu came close to a win in the men’s singles but the two hour-long semifinal clashes in singles and doubles the previous night appeared to take its toll against the talented 16-year-old Indonesia Riyanto Subagja. Wu took the first game 14-21 in an entertaining contest before the Indonesian came back to claim the second 21-16 and then the final game with an array of winners to seal the match 21-10 in the final game.

The other final featuring Kiwis was the women’s match where Michelle Chan and Rachel Hindley faced the Indonesia pair of Jenna Gozali and Rufika Olivta. The New Zealand combination held a solid lead in the first game but the visitors came back with some subtle touches to take it 21-16 and the second game 21-11.

In the all-Australian mixed final the more experienced pair of Glenn Warfe and Renuga Veeran beat Chad Whitehead and Eugenia Tanaka.

The women’s singles saw another rising star from Indonesia Febby Angguni, 18, the women’s top seed defeat fellow Indonesian Rosaria Pungkasari in straight games while Berry Angriawan and Muhammad Ulinnuha put on a powerful display to account for their countrymen Indrianto and Kusdianto in straight games in from of a small but enthusiastic crowd at Gillies Ave.

Many of the players will return to Auckland for the US$50,000 New Zealand International Grand Prix tournament in late July which is expected to confirm a naming right sponsor within the next week.

Results:
Men’s doubles:
Berry Angriawan/Muhammad Ulinnuha(Indonesia) Didit Juang Indrianto/Seiko Wahyu Kusdianto(Indonesia) 21-14 21-19

Mixed final:
Glenn Warfe/Renuga Veeran(Australia) bt Chad Whitehead/Eugenia Tanaka(Australia) 21-12 21-15.

Women’s singles final:
Febby Angguni(Indonesia) bt Rosaria Yusfin Pungkasari(Indonesia) 21-15 21-16.

Men’s singles:
Riyanto Subagja(Indonesia) bt Joe Wu(New Zealand) 14-21 21-16 21-10.

Women’s doubles:
Jenna Gozali/Rufika Olivta(Indonesia) bt Michelle Chan/Rachel Hindley(New Zealand) 21-16 21-11

[eek!oh!]

Riyanto is very handsome. The look of joy on those first 2 photos in lovely!

I guess with Joe the coaches will have to decide if they want him to do 2 events or increase his chances of winning( in Oceania anyway) by having him concentrate on just 1.

Great photos Jim. Any commentary on what you saw? Other than Joe, which of the other NZers looked competitive?

& was the event poorly attended on all days? (other than the finals I can't see many spectators in your shots). I'll bet it was freezing in the hall!

[ctjcad]

..and also to Djarum's biggest supporter, Krisna!..;):);)

...
& was the event poorly attended on all days? (other than the finals I can't see many spectators in your shots). I'll bet it was freezing in the hall!
..speaking of freezing in the hall, notice the last few pictures, above, with a few of the players wearing gloves...:eek: :p

Btw, if they want to play in warmer weather, come to the U.S. Open, next time. Krisna should push for that idea and we'd welcome the Djarum squad..:):cool:

Btw, can Krisna identify all the players & personnel in the last 2 pictures above?thanks.:cool:

[eek!oh!]

All badminton halls in NZ are cold in the winter. Waikato & Wellington halls are the coldest I have ever been inside a building. People go stand outside to warm up!:D & in summer they are like saunas.

I was going to go to the semis but I just knew it would be miserable inside.

North Harbour where the NZ Grand Prix is going to be played has a lovely warm upstairs area to sit in.

[noluckjim]

Riyanto is very handsome. The look of joy on those first 2 photos in lovely!

I guess with Joe the coaches will have to decide if they want him to do 2 events or increase his chances of winning( in Oceania anyway) by having him concentrate on just 1.

Great photos Jim. Any commentary on what you saw? Other than Joe, which of the other NZers looked competitive?

& was the event poorly attended on all days? (other than the finals I can't see many spectators in your shots). I'll bet it was freezing in the hall!
There weren't a lot of spectators for this one on all days certainly more in the weekend. The parking didn't help - I was given a carparking pass :) but there were no allocated carparks :mad:.

Overall, I think there was a lot of support for Indonesia - sometimes more than local :eek:. Atmosphere took a while to build up but there was good support for both sides.

I think Henry Tam and Joe Wu had some good potential, especially after taking out the Aussies on Friday and almost getting the indonesians in the Semis. Should be good to see what happens in a month's time.

[noluckjim]

All badminton halls in NZ are cold in the winter. Waikato & Wellington halls are the coldest I have ever been inside a building. People go stand outside to warm up!:D & in summer they are like saunas.

I was going to go to the semis but I just knew it would be miserable inside.

North Harbour where the NZ Grand Prix is going to be played has a lovely warm upstairs area to sit in.

It was definitely cold there, a lot of the volunteers had gloves and jerseys under their jackets. I myself was wearing a fleece vest under a woolen jacket...

Last year I was playing at Waikato and eek!oh! is right: it's warmer standing outside. Personally I think the coldest I've done is Christchurch... I don't think you can find any badminton hall in New Zealand with any insulation in it, which is probably why they hire out an event hall for the NZ Open rather than getting a badminton hall proper :p

[eek!oh!]

Ahh its at the North Shore Events Centre. Isn't that also quite cold?

I don't remember Christchurch being too bad. I thought maybe the lower ceilings helped.

So did Michelle & Rachel look outclassed? :(

[phaarix]

I can't remember whether it was the same inside the hall (perhaps not), but Invercargill must have been the coldest place I've played... I remember being so cold it hurt (not in the main stadium)!

I usually wear two shirts (or more) when playing in Christchurch..

It blows my mind to imagine how players who seem totally unstoppable when they play down here in the South Island can get wiped off the court by these INA players who are even a few years younger than them!?

It makes me feel so small :).

[Krisna]

It blows my mind to imagine how players who seem totally unstoppable when they play down here in the South Island can get wiped off the court by these INA players who are even a few years younger than them!?

It makes me feel so small :).

And then the same INA players or players with skill levels like them can be wiped off by under-19 Chinese players who have never been heard outside their province... :p ...and by that 14 year old WS from Thailand, Inthanon, the 2009 Vietnam Challenge champion... :o

[ae86trueno]

Some photos..
Comment and critique are welcome

http://i905.photobucket.com/albums/ac257/bahamuthae86/nzintbad02.jpg
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[Krisna]

The photos are excellent...

[ctjcad]

Some photos..
Comment and critique are welcome
...
..ahh, taken with your 30D? Great effort. A small suggestion for the future, which you've done, is to take more of the players' face than their back.:cool:

*Krisna, can you identify the Djarum players & personnel in the pics?thanks.:)

[badMania]

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From Left to Right:
Top -- ??, Seiko Wahyu Kusdianto, (looks like Fung Permadi), Berry Angriawan, ??, Arief Gifar Ramadhan, ??, ??, Didit Juang Indiarto, ??, ??
Bottom -- Riyanto Subagja, Rufika Olivta, Jenna Gozali, Rosaria Yusfin Pungkasari, Mohd Ulinnuha, Febby Angguni, Ana Rovita.

[a.kurniawan]

the one besides Febby is Yayu Rahayu, partnering with Didit in XD. Ana is the one standing at the back, wearing cap. The two besides Gifar are Koh Lukas and Mas Agung, coach for doubles and singles, respectively..

the rest unknown are locals, ae86 is the one on the far left..

[ae86trueno]

..ahh, taken with your 30D? Great effort. A small suggestion for the future, which you've done, is to take more of the players' face than their back.:cool:

*Krisna, can you identify the Djarum players & personnel in the pics?thanks.:)

Hi Ctjad, yep with 30D. Thanks for suggestion, will try to take more on the face.
By the way, I notice when trying to take photo from the opposite court (to take face) the net almost always cover the face :( If I go low, the fence blocking the view and if I go high place the net blocking the face :(
I don't have any pass so I only can take photo from the place where I'm sitting.

[ae86trueno]

The photos are excellent...
Thanks Krisna :)

[ctjcad]

From Left to Right:
Top -- ??, Seiko Wahyu Kusdianto, (looks like Fung Permadi), Berry Angriawan, ??, Arief Gifar Ramadhan, ??, ??, Didit Juang Indiarto, ??, ??
Bottom -- Riyanto Subagja, Rufika Olivta, Jenna Gozali, Rosaria Yusfin Pungkasari, Mohd Ulinnuha, Febby Angguni, Ana Rovita.
..thanks for id-ing them; you are really familiar with those youngsters..:cool:

Hi Ctjad, yep with 30D. Thanks for suggestion, will try to take more on the face.
By the way, I notice when trying to take photo from the opposite court (to take face) the net almost always cover the face :( If I go low, the fence blocking the view and if I go high place the net blocking the face :(
I don't have any pass so I only can take photo from the place where I'm sitting.
..yes, i totally understand & can imagine your situation. Unfortunately, that's the way it goes. If you notice or see other baddy photos, most of the pics taken are away from the net/nettings; either above or @ the side the net or even below the nettings. There are instances where pics would be taken at net level or through the nettings. In those cases, it'll depend on how fast of a lens one has to focus through those nettings; the DOF (Depth of Field) plays a factor as well. Those situations, along with taking pics of players on the fly/moving, are the challenging ones. But they can be done and if achieved, they could turn into some great pics (i notice the 1st one and the one with Rachel Hindley, they're not too bad; the 2nd one, with the shuttle/net in focus, i guess that was taken at random??).:cool:
http://i905.photobucket.com/albums/ac257/bahamuthae86/nzintbad09.jpg
btw, this gal above reminds me a bit of Hendra Setiawan (Markis' partner). Any relation to Hendra??..:confused:

[ae86trueno]

..yes, i totally understand & can imagine your situation. Unfortunately, that's the way it goes. If you notice or see other baddy photos, most of the pics taken are away from the net/nettings; either above or @ the side the net or even below the nettings. There are instances where pics would be taken at net level or through the nettings. In those cases, it'll depend on how fast of a lens one has to focus through those nettings; the DOF (Depth of Field) plays a factor as well. Those situations, along with taking pics of players on the fly/moving, are the challenging ones. But they can be done and if achieved, they could turn into some great pics (i notice the 1st one and the one with Rachel Hindley, they're not too bad; the 2nd one, with the shuttle/net in focus, i guess that was taken at random??).:cool:

btw, this gal above reminds me a bit of Hendra Setiawan (Markis' partner). Any relation to Hendra??..:confused:

Thanks Ctjcad for the tips. I try to prefocus at certain place on the court and waiting for the player to get there but from time to time alot of action happened somewhere else so I try to quickly re-focus and as you guess, it focuses on the net >.<

Edit: I don't think she is related to Hendra.. her name Jenna Gozali.

[badMania]

btw, this gal above reminds me a bit of Hendra Setiawan (Markis' partner). Any relation to Hendra??..:confused:

This girl is Jenna Gozali. I don't think he's related to Hendra Setiawan.

[badMania]

the one besides Febby is Yayu Rahayu, partnering with Didit in XD. Ana is the one standing at the back, wearing cap. The two besides Gifar are Koh Lukas and Mas Agung, coach for doubles and singles, respectively..

the rest unknown are locals, ae86 is the one on the far left..

So, the one besides Berry is Ana Rovita (I thought a guy :eek:) and the one in the outmost right besides Febby is Yayu Rahayu.

[eek!oh!]

ae86trueno, I like the picture of Rachel. Shows a lot of intensity.

Theonly decent shots I've ever got at badminton are prizegiving & on the sideline ones. Its a hard sport to photograph unless you have a really good camera.

[a.kurniawan]

So, the one besides Berry is Ana Rovita (I thought a guy :eek:) and the one in the outmost right besides Febby is Yayu Rahayu.

yupz..

i know it's a bit hard to see..

[ctjcad]

the one besides Febby is Yayu Rahayu, partnering with Didit in XD. Ana is the one standing at the back, wearing cap. The two besides Gifar are Koh Lukas and Mas Agung, coach for doubles and singles, respectively..

the rest unknown are locals, ae86 is the one on the far left..
..thanks for confirming the others, a.kurniawan. I've noticed the person wearing a hat is a gal.
Ah, so that's ae86trueno??..:)

[a.kurniawan]

yup, that's the drifter boy right there.. :D

[ae86trueno]

ae86trueno, I like the picture of Rachel. Shows a lot of intensity.

Theonly decent shots I've ever got at badminton are prizegiving & on the sideline ones. Its a hard sport to photograph unless you have a really good camera.

Thanks eek!oh!. You mean Rachel's expression show alot of intensity?

yep agree, especially fast indoor sport like badminton. Fast lens is very important IMHO I can't really think any other way around for fast lens.

[ae86trueno]

..thanks for confirming the others, a.kurniawan. I've noticed the person wearing a hat is a gal.
Ah, so that's ae86trueno??..:)


yup, that's the drifter boy right there.. :D

Yikes >.< lol I thought I can keep low profile :P yep. thats me with white jacket. :o I think soon we will see a.kurniawan too :D :D :D

[a.kurniawan]

I think soon we will see a.kurniawan too :D :D :D

I knew that it'll happen soon :cool:

[eek!oh!]

Thanks eek!oh!. You mean Rachel's expression show alot of intensity?




Yes, but you captured it! Take some credit! :)

[noluckjim]

I knew that it'll happen soon :cool:

Is that you on the right?

http://soon.smugmug.com/photos/570170392_cd7hT-M.jpg

[noluckjim]

Hi Ctjad, yep with 30D. Thanks for suggestion, will try to take more on the face.
By the way, I notice when trying to take photo from the opposite court (to take face) the net almost always cover the face :( If I go low, the fence blocking the view and if I go high place the net blocking the face :(
I don't have any pass so I only can take photo from the place where I'm sitting.

I miss getting some of that height and shooting across the net. It's not an easy shot given the lighting in the hall :rolleyes: When you're on the same level as the players you have to watch out for the net tape being close to the eye level of the players :cool: If you find the net to be a problem for focusing, then I would suggest (like many of the wise other photographers on this forum before me) that you aim at their feet :D

The photos I like to take the most are of the player expressions. It's particularly nicer on the ones that really show emotion on the court.

[ctjcad]

Is that you on the right?
...
..so that's a.kurniawan...
Now, where is noluckjim's and eek! oh!'s picture??..:confused::)

[noluckjim]

Sorry, didn't bring a mirror with me :p Maybe one of our other two local photographers took me?

[ae86trueno]

Yes, but you captured it! Take some credit! :)

Thank you my friend :) I just realised you are from Auckland too. :)

[ae86trueno]

Is that you on the right?

http://soon.smugmug.com/photos/570170392_cd7hT-M.jpg

Yep the one holding knees.. wow.. you know a.kurniawan too?

[ae86trueno]

I miss getting some of that height and shooting across the net. It's not an easy shot given the lighting in the hall :rolleyes: When you're on the same level as the players you have to watch out for the net tape being close to the eye level of the players :cool: If you find the net to be a problem for focusing, then I would suggest (like many of the wise other photographers on this forum before me) that you aim at their feet :D

The photos I like to take the most are of the player expressions. It's particularly nicer on the ones that really show emotion on the court.

actually that is what I did, and I learn to focus on their feet from you. you gave me quite a number of tips and for some reason.. focusing on feet tips always echoing in my head everytime I try take baddy photos.

Yep I want to be able to take their expression as well.. but sometimes its hard to take photos and enjoying the game at same time :o;)

[ae86trueno]

..so that's a.kurniawan...
Now, where is noluckjim's and eek! oh!'s picture??..:confused::)

I think this one (on the right side)... sorry got no better photo.
http://i905.photobucket.com/albums/ac257/bahamuthae86/nzintbad15.jpg

[a.kurniawan]

so finally it's time to reveal each other's identity eh?? :D

just a suggestion, maybe us auckland BCers should gather up at the upcoming GP event this coming july..

[noluckjim]

Yeah... I'll get a haircut before then :) I've been lazy haha.

[eek!oh!]

Thank you my friend :) I just realised you are from Auckland too. :)

Used to be - guess I should edit my profile. :)

& no photo of me cause I didn't get to the tournament. I don't think I'll get to the GP but you never know. I'll introduce myself if I do.

& where is our other photographer, Adelina?

[Krisna]

You know, it is nice to hear INA badminton got quite a number of fans in NZ too... :) INA badminton need all the support we can get... Times are not so bright for us right now. We hope some of the Auckland winners will fill in their senior's shoes in a few years...

[phaarix]

And then the same INA players or players with skill levels like them can be wiped off by under-19 Chinese players who have never been heard outside their province... :p ...and by that 14 year old WS from Thailand, Inthanon, the 2009 Vietnam Challenge champion... :o

Yeah exactly, it's crazy, it really puts things in perspective!