INA participants:

MS
Tommy Sugiarto
Nugroho Andi Saputro [a.k.a. Gepeng]
Yoga Pratama
Andre Kurniawan Tedjono
Dionysius Hayom Rumbaka
Andreas Adityawarman

WS
Aprilia Yuswandari
Linda Weni Fanetri
Maria Febe Kusumastuti
Fransiska Ratnasari
Rizki Amelia Pradipta

MD
Edo-Lingga
Wifqi-Alfiat

WD
Anneke-Anissa
Komala-Keshya
Debby-Pia

XD
Tantowi-Richi
Fran-Pia
Rijal-Debby


I think we can reasonably expect 'regular' participants from Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan, and Hong Kong, just like past New Zealand Opens... Last year [NZ Open was in October, I think] was a bit unpleasant for the Indonesians because the National Team was disbanded and INA players who want to go to NZ had to finance themselves... :cool:

great line-up indeed.. :)

is this confirmed yet?

Confirmed..... (until further notice)..... :p

this is a huge improvement compared to last year's line up (5 players only from INA)

hopefully other countries will send their players as well..

btw, do you guys think that KLRC will ask all of the sponsored players to come? that'd be awesome, cos we'd get Lars/Jonas, Andrew Smith, Zhou Mi, etc.. :)

The Entry List file :

Among the contenders for the MD title:
Rupesh Kumar/Thomas Sanave
Gan Teik Chai/Tan Bin Shen
Hirokatsu Hashimoto/Noriyasu Hirata

XD:
Yohan Hadikusumo Wiratama/Chau Hoi Wah

WD:
Aparna Balan/Shruti Kurian


INA has a strong chance to win the titles from WD and XD!

The contenders for the MS and WS titles are aplenty.

MS:
Chan Yan Kit
Lee Tsuen Tseng
Anup Sridhar

WS:
Yip Pui Yin
Eriko Hirose, Megumi Taruno, Sekiya Mayu, Sayako Sato
Trupti Murgunde

Tommy may withdraw for personal reason

Among the contenders for the MD title:
Rupesh Kumar/Thomas Sanave
Gan Teik Chai/Tan Bin Shen
Hirokatsu Hashimoto/Noriyasu Hirata

XD:
Yohan Hadikusumo Wiratama/Chau Hoi Wah

WD:
Aparna Balan/Shruti Kurian


INA has a strong chance to win the titles from WD and XD!

Yes! I pick Debby-Pia to win WD. Rijal-Debby for XD... Fran-Pia is the next possible winner...

The contenders for the MS and WS titles are aplenty.

MS:
Chan Yan Kit
Lee Tsuen Tseng
Anup Sridhar

WS:
Yip Pui Yin
Eriko Hirose, Megumi Taruno, Sekiya Mayu, Sayako Sato
Trupti Murgunde

Andre and Hayom will play those 3 MS well... and among the WS, I say Sayaka Sato is the most likely person to win...

Here is the draws file,

No Tommy & Nugroho in drawing
Bad Draw in WD, Pia/Debby will meet Anneke/Anissa too early
Good Draw in XD :)

no livescore for this tourney??

Here is the draws file,

No Tommy & Nugroho in drawing
Bad Draw in WD, Pia/Debby will meet Anneke/Anissa too early
Good Draw in XD :)

sandy,,any link from tournamentsoftware.com??

The live Score and other info in here,

http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/tournament.aspx?id=C4C04688-AA19-489D-A17A-D4F0D69EEB48

Some of the seedings are a bit of a surprise - especially Kritteka Gregory & Mary O'Connor being seeded in womens doubles.

Hi guys,
I just received this from email. Anyone here in NZ able to record? Unfortunately I don't have sky :-(

As you are aware the New Zealand Open Grand Prix is being held next week at the North Shore Events Centre.
We have a large and strong entry making it potentially one of the best events to be staged in NZ
We are featuring on the Sunrise Breakfast Show – TV 3, on Tuesday morning – 28th, at approx 7.10am , 8.10am and 8.40am
The finals will be shown on Sky Sport 2 as a delayed broadcast on Sunday 2 August 9am. There will then be a highlights package – 90 minutes, shown on Monday 3rd 3.30am on Sky Sport 3 and again at 11.30am on Sky Sport 2, then again on Tuesday 4th August – 2pm on Sky Sport 3
This is very good coverage for us, please be sure to tell people to watch it or record it
Our website will have all the up to date information about the event, keep an eye on it.
For all the inside information become a fan of the New Zealand Badminton Open on Facebook
There will also be regular reports on Radio Sport each day of the tournament.
For those based in the Auckland area, I hope to see you at the event to see a level of badminton not often seen in New Zealand
Please send this email onto as many people as possible
See www.badminton.org.nz (http://www.badminton.org.nz) for all information

Some of the seedings are a bit of a surprise - especially Kritteka Gregory & Mary O'Connor being seeded in womens doubles.

It should be more fun for the NZ audience if not all of the seeded players are Asians... :cool: I actually prefer that NZ win one title... Badminton in NZ will grow better if there are local heroes... ;)

Hope the Djarum guys will do well. Same goes to our Malaysian boys... which i think only the doubles will go far.

Linda weni beats melissa yin 21-9 21-8

Rizki amelia also progressed. beating joyce chiang 21-8 21-9

Linda weni beats melissa yin 21-9 21-8

i put my hope on Linda to go far in this tourney..if she can beat Sayaka Sato in 2nd round,pretty sure she's gonna win this tourney :D

The tournament still sponsored by KLRC...?

Only Zulkifli Zulfadli taking part..........!

i put my hope on Linda to go far in this tourney..if she can beat Sayaka Sato in 2nd round,pretty sure she's gonna win this tourney :D

i think maria febe is still better than her...:)

linda weni goes to the first round. beating meggie chan in final qualification in straight set.

The tournament still sponsored by KLRC...?

Only Zulkifli Zulfadli taking part..........!

Nope, no more KLRC this year..
I think there are quite some MAS players participating, apart from Zulfikli

anybody knows why rizki amelia n aprilia in pelatnas now??i have never seen them both played yet..but based on results in some tourneys,,i dont think they deserve to be in Pelatnas..Maria Febe,,Febby Angguni,,Ana Rovita (Djarum Girls) n Bellaetrix (in Pelatnas Pratama now) are much better than them both..

oooohhhh.....
rizki amelia lost to erica pong in rubber set. it makes me doubt with pelatnas pratama player. what the hell they do in Akmil magelang ??

oooohhhh.....
rizki amelia lost to erica pong in rubber set. it makes me doubt with pelatnas pratama player. what the hell they do in Akmil magelang ??

she's not in Pelatnas Pratama..but she's in main squad of senior Pelatnas in Cipayung..there's no other word but ELIMINATE her from Pelatnas..she should be replaced by Maria Febe or Bellaetrix Manuputty..

she's not in Pelatnas Pratama..but she's in main squad of senior Pelatnas in Cipayung..there's no other word but ELIMINATE her from Pelatnas..she should be replaced by Maria Febe or Bellaetrix Manuputty..

Are you sure ??
How can it be ?? I think febe is much better than them...

Are you sure ??
How can it be ?? I think febe is much better than them...

i dont know how that could be..i am not in PBSI management..maybe they have another reasons why they called rizki n april to Pelatnas..

Hayom Rumbaka is still in form. winning in straight set and going to the 2nd round. he will face a player from Japan. Adit also progress to the 2nd round

Yoga Pratama won first game crazily..21-0..good start for him to go far in this tourney..

Yoga Pratama won 1st set 21-0 :eek::eek: I can't believe his opponent scored 0 :D It is my first time saw a 0 score. Before that, the lowest score I saw is XXF v CSC during OG 2008 where XXF won 1st set 21-1 :D

Yoga Pratma won the first game against Sagar Rohra 21-0 :eek:
Is this a real Grand Prix match that we are seeing????

finally yoga wins 21-7 in 2nd game. better than 21-0 ^_^

finally yoga wins 21-7 in 2nd game. better than 21-0 ^_^
What? Yoga lost 7 points in second game!!!!
Poor play Yoga ;)

OMG... hayom lost... how can??
this japan guy, is he that good?? or hayom playing bad??

OMG... hayom lost... how can??
this japan guy, is he that good?? or hayom playing bad??

i think Hayom is quite tired after having hard week winning aussie GP..

yaaahh....
hayom play in rubber sets in his three games to stop andrew smith, lo ying ping, and chan yan kit.he also played in a long rally game with alamsyah in final. he might be so tired after that. I'm sure, hayom will be on the right track at the next tournament.

poorly, he never get a good drawing.....

OMG, zulkifli lost to wong wing ki just in a simple straight sets!!
for me, it's a surprise !!

but, INA player still look good. yoga leading in 1st game. and andreas has gone through 3rd round.

Hope the Djarum guys will do well. Same goes to our Malaysian boys... which i think only the doubles will go far.

Yes for Indonesian men players but not for Msia:(. Malaysia men single, except for LCW and WCH, can not catch up with the progress shown by players from other countries. It it even more sad when we look back to the history book, M'sia players had won two and entered one final in the last three years in which Lee Tseung Seng were the two time winners. But this year, M'sia players are served as whipping boys to other countries than to challenge the title and LTS is not even played in order to avoid possible further embarassment before WC after the defeat to India player in Aust Open. But I don't think it will make any difference to his result in WC.:rolleyes: On the other hand, it is envious to see so many Indonesian men players coming up the ranks. :o

On the other hand, it is envious to see so many Indonesian men players coming up the ranks. :o

;)
It's ok friend. Mas plyer will get another chance to up their rank...

yaaahh....
hayom play in rubber sets in his three games to stop andrew smith, lo ying ping, and chan yan kit.he also played in a long rally game with alamsyah in final. he might be so tired after that. I'm sure, hayom will be on the right track at the next tournament.

poorly, he never get a good drawing.....

I was just informed [from the INA contingent in NZ] that Hayom has early signs of the flu. His body is not at full strength right now... :( But I don't believe Hayom will make any statements that will make him sound like a sore-loser... :p

Ok, with Hayom out of the picture this week, it is time for Andre and Adit to shine! :cool: If Adit can defeat his IND competitor tomorrow, he can realistically go to the SF and face Chan Yan Kit in the top draw. In the bottom draw, I see an Andre Kurniawan vs. Andrew Smith SF coming up... :cool:

Ok, with Hayom out of the picture this week, it is time for Andre and Adit to shine! :cool: If Adit can defeat his IND competitor tomorrow, he can realistically go to the SF and face Chan Yan Kit in the top draw. In the bottom draw, I see an Andre Kurniawan vs. Andrew Smith SF coming up... :cool:

I definitely agree. I think, it's time for adit to shine and raise his world rank.
for andre, he has to beat andrew smith and keep his position in top 20.

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This is a good result for INA:

Yoga Pratama (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/player.aspx?id=C4C04688-AA19-489D-A17A-D4F0D69EEB48&player=91)http://static.tournamentsoftware.com/images/flags/INA.gif[INA] (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/matches.aspx?id=C4C04688-AA19-489D-A17A-D4F0D69EEB48&c=INA) defeating http://static.tournamentsoftware.com/images/flags/FRA.gif[FRA] (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/matches.aspx?id=C4C04688-AA19-489D-A17A-D4F0D69EEB48&c=FRA)Brice Leverdez [5] (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/player.aspx?id=C4C04688-AA19-489D-A17A-D4F0D69EEB48&player=2) 21-18, 21-19 in 34 minutes.
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Ok, with Hayom out of the picture this week, it is time for Andre and Adit to shine! :cool: If Adit can defeat his IND competitor tomorrow, he can realistically go to the SF and face Chan Yan Kit in the top draw. In the bottom draw, I see an Andre Kurniawan vs. Andrew Smith SF coming up... :cool:

i prefer Yoga than Andre..Andre's so unstable..sometimes performs great but goes down in the other time..

Linda progress to 2nd round defeating Clare Chapple 21-9 21-11
she will face real match against most probably Sayaka Sato in 2nd round..

still tight between Nana and Mayu Sekiya

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This is a good result for INA:

Yoga Pratama (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/player.aspx?id=C4C04688-AA19-489D-A17A-D4F0D69EEB48&player=91)http://static.tournamentsoftware.com/images/flags/INA.gif[INA] (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/matches.aspx?id=C4C04688-AA19-489D-A17A-D4F0D69EEB48&c=INA) defeating http://static.tournamentsoftware.com/images/flags/FRA.gif[FRA] (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/matches.aspx?id=C4C04688-AA19-489D-A17A-D4F0D69EEB48&c=FRA)Brice Leverdez [5] (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/player.aspx?id=C4C04688-AA19-489D-A17A-D4F0D69EEB48&player=2) 21-18, 21-19 in 34 minutes.
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yes....indeed...:) hope Yoga can springs more surprises....

Nana 7-4 in 2nd set..

Sayaka Sato progresses to 2nd rd to face F Lindaweni

Sayaka Sato progresses to 2nd rd to face F Lindaweni

very interesting match to watch..hope Linda can make it to QF..

It's a nice win for Fransiska Ratnasari as she beat the 6th seed Sekiya Mayu in straight-sets 21-18, 21-12. She will now face Aprilia Yuswandari for a place in the last 8. I think Nana can beat Aprilia.

Maria Febe Kusumastuti also continues her good form as she will face Rena Wang, again should be an easy match for her. She will be tested by Ayane Kurihara [8] tomorrow.

Lindaweni Fanetri will face the 3rd seed Sayako Sato in the next round.

All in all, I expect the 2 WS players from PB Djarum to progress to the QF.

All this KLRC players participate for what............? All lost in first round...better dont go......

Maria Febe Kusumastuti also continues her good form as she will face Rena Wang, again should be an easy match for her. She will be tested by Ayane Kurihara [8] tomorrow.
i put my highest hope on Febe among all INA WS to grab the title..she's really on her form now..

Lindaweni Fanetri will face the 3rd seed Sayako Sato in the next round.
really hope Linda will create an upset..

Anand Pawar [7] and Andreas Adityawarman

Just saw Anup Sridhar gave walkover to Wing Ki Wong!!! Any idea anybody, why so? Is Anup injured?

Adit lost to Anand Pawar, 16-21 ; 21-18 and 7-21.

As expected, ALL the Pelatnas WS players have been eliminated by R16. Only Yoga Pratama in MS still survives, but he faces a tough test later today from Aditya Prakash.

2 Japanese WS players will be the opponents for the 2 remaining Djarum WS players. Sayako Sato [3] will face Fransiska Ratnasari, while Ayane Kurihara [8] will face Maria Febe Kusumastuti [4]. 2 QF finishes from Nana marks a small step in the right direction and I do think her performance this year is much better than during her Pelatnas time.

Andre Kurniawan Tedjono will also have a tough Japanese opponent in Koichi Saeki.

Just saw Anup Sridhar gave walkover to Wing Ki Wong!!!
Any idea anybody, why so? Is Anup injured?



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Yes, this is a surprise. Hope that some BCers in NZ can give us more info.
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Yes, this is a surprise. Hope that some BCers in NZ can give us more info.
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LTS and Anup had been kidnapped by the Lord of the Rings...:D:D

Anup injured his ankle in his match against Joe Wu 19-9 in the 2nd game, appeared to be his archilles, he walked around the court and managed to win 2 points for the match. He could hardly move...

Phew...Yoga Pratama finally beat Aditya Prakash, 21-23, 21-15, 21-11.
He will face either Andre or Koichi Saeki who still fight neck to neck in 3rd game...

AKT Saeki is the longest match of tournament

AKT Saeki is the longest match of tournament
oh god......its already 75 min........22all in 3rd set!!!!:eek:

MP no 5 for Andre

oh no..............23 all.................andre seal it........

MP no 6!!!!!!!!!!...its must've been long rally between these two

gosh 24 all.....and its already 80 minutes.............arrrgh

Match pts no 7 for Andre..................he cant be sleeping if he lost this match

Phiuh 26-24 for andre in 82 min......must've been a record

6 matchpoints wasted by AKT, finally succed by 7 attempt mp's Andre Kurniawan Tedjono beat Koichi Saeki 21-23 21-19 26-24. Never seen a match as long as this, they must feel worn out after. 82 min playing games. Has somebody known bad match longer than this one ?

6 matchpoints wasted by AKT, finally succed by 7 attempt mp's Andre Kurniawan Tedjono beat Koichi Saeki 21-23 21-19 26-24. Never seen a match as long as this, they must feel worn out after. 82 min playing games. Has somebody known bad match longer than this one ?
If I'm not wrong....the longer match than this was between Jo Novita/Greysia Polii vs Aki Akao/Tomomi Matsuda in one of the SS tournament....last abt 90 min or more....

If I'm not wrong....the longer match than this was between Jo Novita/Greysia Polii vs Aki Akao/Tomomi Matsuda in one of the SS tournament....last abt 90 min or more....
yes..
but, before rally points, the record was
Peter Rasmussen - Sun Jun in Final IBF World Championship 128 minutes

and some people said that
Gao/Huang(CHN) Vs Ra/Lee (KOR) hold that record in AE2005 Semi Final. 2h 27m (147 minutes)...

6 matchpoints wasted by AKT, finally succed by 7 attempt mp's Andre Kurniawan Tedjono beat Koichi Saeki 21-23 21-19 26-24. Never seen a match as long as this, they must feel worn out after. 82 min playing games. Has somebody known bad match longer than this one ?

That must have been an incredible match.

Disappointing day for the kiwis - esp Donna & Henry losing. Hope Henry took it OK.:eek:

This is the tournament website which some of you may find interesting. The picture is a bit blurry but looks to be of kiwis Luke Charlesworth & Brock Matheson. I wonder if noluckjim is attending (& taking photos!)

http://www.sportingpulse.com/assoc_page.cgi?client=1-2406-0-0-0&sID=140977&&news_task=DETAIL&articleID=9609970&sectionID=140977

I didn't see Noluckjim yesterday.
Andre's match was very exciting, from set 1 to set 3 the point are very close and alot of time, same point and just increasing 1 by 1 from both side.

all INA XD are going trough... horayyyy
and it must be a very tiring day for both pia and debby, 3 matches in a day
hope they can win the last 2 matches

all INA XD are going trough... horayyyy
and it must be a very tiring day for both pia and debby, 3 matches in a day
hope they can win the last 2 matches
if pia and debby win in R16 WD, they will play in both WD & XD QF
so..4 macthes in a day...;)

very though for pia and debby, but i think that they can take a place in SF in WD and XD..

all INA players won the 1st session of today's matches
hope debby&pia are not exhausted

Rupesh K.T. Kumar [1] /Sanave Thomas vs Wifqi Windarto/Afiat Yuris Wirawan
Sayaka Sato [3] vs Fransiska Ratnasari
Tsz Ka Chan [1] /Ying Suet Tse vs Komala Dewi/Keshya Nurvita Hanadia

those must be a very tough matches, dont think INA players can steal it

What happened to Mohd Rijal/Debby Santoso.......they lost to a unknown pair from Mas...?

Jap is strong in WS........with 4 players in QF and already have 2 advanced to SF..........
the other 2 have yet to play their match.........still have chance to sweep all 4 slots in SF.........hehehehe

Jap is strong in WS........with 4 players in QF and already have 2 advanced to SF..........
the other 2 have yet to play their match.........still have chance to sweep all 4 slots in SF.........hehehehe
OMG....
secure WS title for Japan ??..

give one place in SF for Indonesia...
:D:D:D:D

Yeah, three Japanese WS players in semifinal spot so far...Megumi Taruno, Sayaka Sato and Eriko Hirose.

Finally...
Maria Febe win 17-21 21-17 21-19...over Ayane KUrihara
Not All Japan Semifinal...
:crying:

OMG....
secure WS title for Japan ??..

give one place in SF for Indonesia...
:D:D:D:D

Yes, u want it, u got it :D............Maria Febe save 1 spot for INA........with a good win over AK in 56 mins.......;)

What happened to Mohd Rijal/Debby Santoso.......they lost to a unknown pair from Mas...?

the're just unlucky, 24-22, not bad

Febe will be sole hope in ws 4 ina, surround by tricky and tough jpn gals...gudluck then

japanese cuties are rock...!!!

Oh, seems both WD & MD 1st seeds are too strong for INA youngsters...

poor Debby, lost in both XD and WD...
six spots in SF, with all-INA-final-possibility in XD. Not bad for the youngsters..

Just back from watching the games...
i believe i have prob seen the most unbelieveable thing in badminton

Changing a racquet in the middle of the match

and it also happened 2X!!!!

1st game: MD
Kumar and Thomas [1] IND vs Windarto and Wirawan IND
In the 2nd or 3rd game, one of the indo pair rushed in to change his racquet in the middle of the rally while his partner covered 4 him.. tho they lost that point

2nd game: MD
Gan Teik Chai and Tan Bin Shen [3] MAS vs Mccarthy and Veeran
In the 2nd game, i think 13th or 14th point 4 the malaysians, teik chai rushed to his racquet bag, tossed out his racquet and pulled a new racquet to use and went on to win the point.

BUT bad prob.. the racquet he tossed went all the way to the next court, almost going into the playing area.. and well, the service judge of dat game gave him a warning

1st game: MD
Kumar and Thomas [1] IND vs Windarto and Wirawan IND
In the 2nd or 3rd game, one of the indo pair rushed in to change his racquet in the middle of the rally while his partner covered 4 him.. tho they lost that point

He could've won the rally if he took out the right racquet (the one he took was also broken) :eek:
btw, it was wifqi

wow, sure pays to have your racquets on ready :p

gudluck for all ina shuttlers 2mrw......grab the win!!!

Andre Kurniawan Tedjono is in the SF after defeating Yoga. One of my friends thought Andre cannot play well after his 82 minute marathon yesterday. But Andre proved him wrong... ;) Andre will play a rematch with Wong Wing Ki who defeated him last week in Melbourne. WWK was good enough to beat Andrew Smith in straight sets... He is very dangerous....

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The Japanese players are doing well at this 2009 NZ Open GP.
My guesses of 'Who will make it into the Finals'?

Mens Singles:.
1. Chan Yan Kit [1]
2. Andre Kurniawan [2]
Both should be more prepared now, after having made earlier exits at the Australian Open GP last week.

Womens Singles:
1. Eriko Hirose [5]
2. Maria Febe Kusumastuti [4]
EH is looking fresh and in form. Unsure if MFK is now getting tired. Let's hope she can make it into another round; into the Finals.

Mens Doubles:
1. Gan Teik Chai / Tan Bin Shen [3]
2. Hirokatsu Hashimoto / Norijasu Hirata [4]
Looks like GTC/TBS are in great form recently. And HH/NH have been doing quite well in this tournament.

Womens Doubles:
1. Chan Tsz Ka / Tse Ying Suet [1]
2. Anneka Feinya Agustine / Anisa Wahyuni [2]
Looks like the top 2 seeds will make it into the Finals.

Mixed Doubles:
1. Yohan Hadikusumo / Chau Hoi Wah [1]
2. Yogendran Krishnan / Anita Raj Kaur
It looks like this HKG pair is getting better and better. Perhaps, the MAS pair could upset the 7th seed (Kurniawan / Zebadiah).
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Sorry folks, none of the pictures thus far have been from me. Only managed to start attending from last night :( I'm uploading now as we speak...

From what I saw, I think there will be a good finals ahead :)

http://soon.smugmug.com/gallery/9099372_ULPHT

Pictures as from 7pm last night. Bon appetit...

I didn't see Noluckjim yesterday.
Andre's match was very exciting, from set 1 to set 3 the point are very close and alot of time, same point and just increasing 1 by 1 from both side.

Hi. I was wondering if you saw Erica Pong playing. The Australians must be feeling encouraged by her good form.

Some positives for NZ - some of the mixed doubles & Michelle Chan & Rachel Hindley doing well in the women's doubles. When I said earlier that I was surprised by some of the seeding, I would have expected this duo to get seeding ahead of Gregory/O'Connor. I guess the ranking systems will always produce some odd results. :)

Good photos Jim- I felt like I was there.

Sorry folks, none of the pictures thus far have been from me. Only managed to start attending from last night :( I'm uploading now as we speak...

From what I saw, I think there will be a good finals ahead :)

mate, do you need special pass (media etc) to go around the court and take pictures? cos taking pics from just one point seems boring, and u know, the problem with net blocking the view...

me n ae86trueno might wanna join you if it's ok.. :D

my prediction for final.. (very tricky)

MS
After got beaten last week, i think it's time for these two to give their A game and progress to final
CYK vs Andre

WS
This one is pretty hard to tell, but Febe is likely to win her match tonight.
Febe vs Sayaka

MD
The MAS pair will definitely progress, but 50:50 for the other match
Tan/Gan vs Edo/Lingga

WD
This one is pretty obvious
Anneke/Anisa vs Chan/Tse

XD
I heard that Tantowi/Richi beat Yohan before, so might be rooting for them.
For the other match, again, 50:50, but I'll go for Fran and Pia
Tantowi/Richi vs Fran/Pia

I managed to get a media pass :cool: But I'm sure the two of you can join me. As a side note, they have Photosport doing coverage as well - some of their pics were quite cool, like the one from Wed of that dive :eek:

For the most part I'm not sure if any of the volunteers were checking the passes much, except at the front door :)

I managed to get a media pass :cool: But I'm sure the two of you can join me. As a side note, they have Photosport doing coverage as well - some of their pics were quite cool, like the one from Wed of that dive :eek:

For the most part I'm not sure if any of the volunteers were checking the passes much, except at the front door :)

well, i am the volunteer who check for passes :D but the thing is, i'm not sure i'm allowed to go around and take photos with my volunteer accreditation..

oh well, i'll try.. :cool:

today matches already begin.....febe and pia/fran on court.....lets cheer them

good start from febe

12-7 for ina xd......

all pts that Febe get are from others??? that's weird.....

still tight in ws.....meanwhile ina xd cruising easily

cmon febe...........16-17 now

yay febe took 1st set.........easy breeze for pia and fran

pia and fran seal 1st victory for ina......hope the rest of the camp will follow them

11all...............cmon febe

Fran Kurniawan/Pia Zebadiah progress into finale, beat MAS XD K.Yogendran/A.Raj Kaur, 21-10 ; 21-11.

now Febe got to final too..21-18,21-19

maria febe showed her consistency by advancing to her 2nd straight consecutives final.....hope she can emerge as a winner 2mrw....

yeaaahhh.....
febe won.... !!

now its time to cheer ina 2nd xd.....gonna be tight match I think...

good start from richi and tanto

just maintain the lead, guys and everything will be fine.......

meanwhile Chan Y Kit shows his class to Yamada

Richi is good at defense, I suppose.......

omg 8-0 to Hkg guy..........

bright future in xd department for Ina, I think.......now that we have plenty of potential young pairs....

21-12 for Richi and Tanto in just 9min.......they rushing to go to dinner,perhaps.....

PBSI should call Febe to join Pelatnas..not only Febe i think,Bellatrix also needs to be promoted from Pelatnas Pratama to Pelatnas Utama as i dont think Rizki Amelia n Arpil deserve to be in Pelatnas Utama..

things are not so easy for ina xd in 2nd

PBSI should call Febe to join Pelatnas..not only Febe i think,Bellatrix also needs to be promoted from Pelatnas Pratama to Pelatnas Utama as i dont think Rizki Amelia n Arpil deserve to be in Pelatnas Utama..
agree with u....since we only have MKY and Firda at front line now....Febe is tough mentally....not to mention she can springs some pleasant surprises against more higher ranked oppnts.....

same score but goes to different direction..........move on to the rubber

PBSI should call Febe to join Pelatnas..not only Febe i think,Bellatrix also needs to be promoted from Pelatnas Pratama to Pelatnas Utama as i dont think Rizki Amelia n Arpil deserve to be in Pelatnas Utama..


I think, at this time, it's better for her to stay in Djarum. Djarum will send her in so many tourneys depends on her performance. And it's very good for her to gain her experience and winning mentality.

If she has been ready to break super series tourneys, I think, that's the best time for her to enter Pelatnas...

Hayom Rumbaka also takes this way. Pelatnas had called him for 3 times. But, he always denied after seeing at the condition of Nugroho Andi. He stays in Djarum until now rather than Pelatnas, so he can gain more international matches experiences.

cmon Richi/Tanto..............

sigh...no hope....................

9-7 for hkg now....................

richi/tanto vs chau/wirata
game 1.21-12
game 2.12-21
game 3.8-10

now its more interesting...lets see...

how MD?...JPN Vs INA...

oh............dont make too wide gap.....catch them

how MD?...JPN Vs INA...
still tight also...................:crying:

lingga/nando now pulling away

very hard for XD......
ooohh... ;(

can they still catch up????

now suddenly jpn in steering wheel...........

bye2 richi/tanto....................................

oooohh....
INA failed in XD

same with Febe, Chau H W/Yohan Hadi K went into their 2nd straight final after australia last week.....hope pia and fran can beat them

oooohh....
INA failed in XD
dont worry we still have pia and fran

now its more interesting...lets see...

there will be no All INA XD final :crying::crying::crying:

things are not good with Lingga and Nando......wake up guys....

I think Lingga and Nando still have mental issue....failed to deliver at crucial points....

gonna be off 4 a while....be back later...

Fighting Lingga Nando !!

yes !!
lingga/nando grab second game...

edo/lingga won the 2nd game..hope they can progress to the final..

so tight in the 3rd game..

edo/lingga seem to be in trouble..

As expected, Edo/Lingga still do not have the edge to compete in the top tourneys. Probably better for Edo to find a new partner.

Aaaarrrgghhh...
INA lost again....

Sigh! Japanese MD wins over Fernando/Lingga, 21-16 ; 17-21 ; 21-17.

edo lingga just lost the 3rd game after leading 16-13 in the 3rd game..hmmm..mentally problem i think..

edo lingga just lost the 3rd game after leading 16-13 in the 3rd game..hmmm..mentally problem i think..


yeah, i agree with you. but it's Ok. they are still young. hopefully they can gain a lot from this match.

andre kurniawan vs wong wing ki

yeah, i agree with you. but it's Ok. they are still young. hopefully they can gain a lot from this match.

i dont think so..if i aint wrong,,lingga is about 22 yo now..at this age,,he should have grabbed at leats GP title i think..

As expected, Edo/Lingga still do not have the edge to compete in the top tourneys. Probably better for Edo to find a new partner.

i go with this..edo should get new partner..

PBSI should call Febe to join Pelatnas..not only Febe i think,Bellatrix also needs to be promoted from Pelatnas Pratama to Pelatnas Utama as i dont think Rizki Amelia n Arpil deserve to be in Pelatnas Utama..
Hmm...I think Febe must join some super series (Japan, Hongkong and Europe) and reach Quarter Final at least...
if she do that, she ready to be 3rd or 4th WS in Uber Cup 2010...
;)
just my opinion..

i dont think so..if i aint wrong,,lingga is about 22 yo now..at this age,,he should have grabbed at leats GP title i think..

oohh.... 22 yo ??
very bad for them not to win this competition...

wong wing ki improves a lot now..i dont think andre can defeat him..i hope andre proves me wrong..

Hmm...I think Febe must join some super series (Japan, Hongkong and Europe) and reach Quarter Final at least...
if she do that, she ready to be 3rd or 4th WS in Uber Cup 2010...
;)
just my opinion..
Febe ranks 33 now...by getting to final..she will be 26 to 29 next week...thats enough for her to get into maindraw of Sup[er Series....plus she will be playing INA challenge also...

Febe ranks 33 now...by getting to final..she will be 26 to 29 next week...thats enough for her to get into maindraw of Super Series....plus she will be playing INA challenge also...
wow...
hope PBSI call her to join Uber Cup Qualification 2010...

Hmm...I think Febe must join some super series (Japan, Hongkong and Europe) and reach Quarter Final at least...
if she do that, she ready to be 3rd or 4th WS in Uber Cup 2010...
;)
just my opinion..

there r 5 WS now in Pelatnas utama,MKY,firda,april,linda,n rizky..
MKY n firda r the best i think..linda is on right track but she still needs more experience to improves better..febe is much better than april n rizki i think..if linda still cant improves a lot next year,febe should be our 3rd WS in Uber Cup 2010..i cant put my expectation on rizki n april..i dont think they both deserve to be in Pelatnas Utama..

but it's Ok. they are still young. hopefully they can gain a lot from this match.

This phrase sounds very familiar....btw are u a Bolehian fan ;)? U know...the molly-cuddly "they are still young....it's okay if they lose" thingy :)

Personally, I feel that Lingga Lie IS NOT YOUNG anymore...he's 23 this year.

seems like andre is in inchies of loosing the match..

Andre lost to Wong Wing Ki twice in a row now :o

3 finals for INA camp, hopefully they will get 2 titles from WS and XD

There seems to be a marked improvement in the standard of play for Hong Kong's men single. Tedjono also defeated in straight sets by Wong Wing Kee. Judging from the spelling of the name, it should be a local player rather than "import" from China. I am sure there weren't many times that a local player from Hong Kong defeated Indonesia player in the past let alone having two players in the final. Just curious what has caused the sudden surge in their standards?:rolleyes:

Yip Pui Yin, Wong Wing Ki and Chan Yan Kit are locals. The head coach of HKBA is Mr. Chan Chi Choy, whom I believe was one-time living in Indonesia as well. That's why a number of ex-Pelatnas players from Indonesia got the chance to play for HKG, such as: the now retired Agus Hariyanto, Albertus Susanto Njoto, and Yohan Wiratama Hadikusumo.

Yohan is currently on a rise, partnering Chau Hoi Wah in XD and is now ranked among the top 10 pairs in the World.

http://soon.smugmug.com/gallery/9105974_ffXU7

Seriously... I should never ever ever forget to always have the CF card in the camera at all times. I missed some of it as I had to do a round trip home :)

Hmm...I think Febe must join some super series (Japan, Hongkong and Europe) and reach Quarter Final at least...
if she do that, she ready to be 3rd or 4th WS in Uber Cup 2010...
;)
just my opinion..

Febe has reached the quarterfinals of INA Open SS... So she has reached the quarterfinals level in the past. I think Febe is the de-facto INA #3 now... :cool: Only Maria Kristin and Firdasari are above her. Hope she will be consistent... :o

Andre lost to Wong Wing Ki twice in a row now :o
Hope that Andre can bounce back from this......Wong Wing Ki really improves a lot....forces to be reckoned with in future:cool:

was wondering why YPY, CYK, CHW/yohan they all wanna participate in the AUS and NZ open?:confused:

Febe has reached the quarterfinals of INA Open SS... So she has reached the quarterfinals level in the past. I think Febe is the de-facto INA #3 now... :cool: Only Maria Kristin and Firdasari are above her. Hope she will be consistent... :o
yeah...but it's better to see febe reach at least quarter final in other countries..c'mon febe...(hmm..maybe beat one of china ws main squad sounds fair enough :D:D)
u can do it, febe !1

was wondering why YPY, CYK, CHW/yohan they all wanna participate in the AUS and NZ open?:confused:

and why not? :confused::confused:
As long as they can win titles....

was wondering why YPY, CYK, CHW/yohan they all wanna participate in the AUS and NZ open? :confused:



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HKG team was split into halves. One half went west (for theThailand Open), and the other south (Australia and NZ Opens).

IMHO, this is a very sensible way of sending teammates out to play. Why send all teammates to go west or to go south, and for them ending up to compete against teammates in the same tournament(s)? ;););)
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HKG team was split into halves. One half went west (for theThailand Open), and the other south (Australia and NZ Opens).

IMHO, this is a very sensible way of sending teammates out to play. Why send all teammates to go west or to go south, and for them ending up to compete against teammates in the same tournament(s)? ;););)
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agree
i x thought tat they will join the tourney since wc is near
but it is a gd idea esp if they win titles,cn boost their confidence 4 wc:cool:

I must say that I too am impressed with their (HK player's) improvement; especially Wong Wing Ki. He played a very smart match against Andre Tedjono by taking away his biggest weapon, his smash. Hopefully Andre can bounce back and regain some of the form I know he's capable of.

Got to give credit to the HK crowd at the hall yesterday too though. They definitely carried the HK mix double pair against their young Indonesian opponents who looked very good after the first game but were completely outplayed in the next two.

Chau came over to acknowledge the crowd after the match which was very nice I thought.

Joe P.

Good luck to Febe, Fran and Pia, Anneke and Anisa today!

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So we have arrived at the 2009 New Zealand Open Finals.
The close matches could come from the womens categories, namely;

Womens Singles:
Sayaka Sato [3] (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/player.aspx?id=C4C04688-AA19-489D-A17A-D4F0D69EEB48&player=20)http://static.tournamentsoftware.com/images/flags/JPN.gif [JPN] (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/matches.aspx?id=C4C04688-AA19-489D-A17A-D4F0D69EEB48&c=JPN) -vs- Maria Febe Kusumastuti [4] (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/player.aspx?id=C4C04688-AA19-489D-A17A-D4F0D69EEB48&player=97)http://static.tournamentsoftware.com/images/flags/INA.gif [INA] (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/matches.aspx?id=C4C04688-AA19-489D-A17A-D4F0D69EEB48&c=INA)

Womens Doubles:
Tsz Ka Chan (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/player.aspx?id=C4C04688-AA19-489D-A17A-D4F0D69EEB48&player=58)/ (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/matches.aspx?id=C4C04688-AA19-489D-A17A-D4F0D69EEB48&c=HKG) Ying Suet Tse [1] (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/player.aspx?id=C4C04688-AA19-489D-A17A-D4F0D69EEB48&player=59)http://static.tournamentsoftware.com/images/flags/HKG.gif [HKG] (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/matches.aspx?id=C4C04688-AA19-489D-A17A-D4F0D69EEB48&c=HKG) -vs- Anneke Feinya Agustine (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/player.aspx?id=C4C04688-AA19-489D-A17A-D4F0D69EEB48&player=104) / (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/matches.aspx?id=C4C04688-AA19-489D-A17A-D4F0D69EEB48&c=INA) Anisa Wahyuni [2] (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/player.aspx?id=C4C04688-AA19-489D-A17A-D4F0D69EEB48&player=105)http://static.tournamentsoftware.com/images/flags/INA.gif [INA] (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/matches.aspx?id=C4C04688-AA19-489D-A17A-D4F0D69EEB48&c=INA)
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Sayaka Sato has improved tremendously,....after her WJC 08 runners up, she played well in recent Sudirman Cup also to beat MKY and others.........Hope she able to grab her 1 st GP title today............

If, Maria Febe wins this...it will be her back to back GP titles...............interesting...!

If, Maria Febe wins this...it will be her back to back GP titles...............interesting...!



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Yes, I think MFK can do it.
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Yip Pui Yin, Wong Wing Ki and Chan Yan Kit are locals. The head coach of HKBA is Mr. Chan Chi Choy, whom I believe was one-time living in Indonesia as well. That's why a number of ex-Pelatnas players from Indonesia got the chance to play for HKG, such as: the now retired Agus Hariyanto, Albertus Susanto Njoto, and Yohan Wiratama Hadikusumo.

Yohan is currently on a rise, partnering Chau Hoi Wah in XD and is now ranked among the top 10 pairs in the World.


Seems like what badmania implied is that the influx of Indonesia players have helped lifted up the standard of HK players. Interesting:rolleyes:

Seems like what badmania implied is that the influx of Indonesia players have helped lifted up the standard of HK players. Interesting :rolleyes:



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This is true. But, not to forget the many CHN players migrating to HK. They also helped to lift the standard of HK too.
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Sayaka Sato has improved tremendously,....after her WJC 08 runners up, she played well in recent Sudirman Cup also to beat MKY and others.........Hope she able to grab her 1 st GP title today............
she defeated Zhou Mi in Indonesia Open 2009 also :eek::D

She lost to MKY 3 sets in Sudirman Cup

Seems like what badmania implied is that the influx of Indonesia players have helped lifted up the standard of HK players. Interesting:rolleyes:

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This is true. But, not to forget the many CHN players migrating to HK. They also helped to lift the standard of HK too.
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Both are correct. HK Badminton has never been stronger due to the influx of 'former' INA and CHN players. :cool:

I must say that I too am impressed with their (HK player's) improvement; especially Wong Wing Ki. He played a very smart match against Andre Tedjono by taking away his biggest weapon, his smash. Hopefully Andre can bounce back and regain some of the form I know he's capable of.

Got to give credit to the HK crowd at the hall yesterday too though. They definitely carried the HK mix double pair against their young Indonesian opponents who looked very good after the first game but were completely outplayed in the next two.

Chau came over to acknowledge the crowd after the match which was very nice I thought.

Joe P.

that's nice of chau.indeed she is a nice person.hehe.any pics to share. btw o wonder y TS site didnt show the schedule today. anyone knws what's d schedule, i only know WD is playing now.thx

WD INA Vs HkG Game 1.21-19..ina Won Game 1

Yay! Come on anneke/annisa, win your first GP title..
Semangat!

game two INa vs Hkg 9-5..

anneke/wahyuni vs chan/tse 21-19.21-17 INA WOn

Anneke F.Agustine/Anisa Wahyuni won WD title, beat HKG pair Chan Tsz Ka/Tse Ying Suet, 21-19 ; 21-17.

Interesting, both pair have same age, born 90 & 91.
Fenya should be play in next WJC, INA's Jr team will be stronger.

Well done, Anneke/Anisa, you get 1st title in GP. Congratulation for both of you. Unfortunately, the weakness of this pair is Anisa is so tiny :P, hope that she can cover her weakness and turn to be her strong point.

looks like astro didnt broadcast this tournament live this year.
unlike last time, which they did broadcast it live;)

Wow, Chan Yan Kit beat his compatriot Wong Wing Ki so convincingly, 21-9 ; 21-9.

Febe lost 10-21 in the first set.... How easy it is! I think Sayaka Sato is dangereous player for World Top 10. I hope Febe is not surrender....Come on...

sayaka sato is as hardworking as an ant;)..(not bc member:D)
japanese shuttlers are very hardworking though:)

Maria Febe lost to Japanese young star Sayaka Sato 10-21 ; 16-21.

Sigh... Febe lost 10-21 16-21. Sayaka Sato is really tough. She catch the shuttlecock anywhere it goes... Congrat for Sato for the first title in GP.

Febe lost 10-21 in the first set.... How easy it is! I think Sayaka Sato is dangereous player for World Top 10. I hope Febe is not surrender....Come on...


As I suspected, Febe is no match to Sayaka. Maybe I am wrong as the match hasn't finished yet.:cool: I agree Febe is the No 3 rank player for Indonesia but I doubt even the first two singles of Indonesia can contest Sayaka. :rolleyes:

Sigh... Febe lost 10-21 16-21. Sayaka Sato is really tough. She catch the shuttlecock anywhere it goes... Congrat for Sato for the first title in GP.
where can you watch the tournament live? anywhere on the internet?

I think Febe is not comfortable with Sayaka Sato's play pattern. Both have good footwork, but Sato has edge in fighting spirit...

where can you watch the tournament live? anywhere on the internet?

Live score @ tornamentsoftware

i think anneke/anisa and sayaka are good outcome from AJC....they are improve a lot...
congratz for ina wd also for snatching their 1st gp

where can you watch the tournament live? anywhere on the internet?
It is live on Guangdong sport :) The Indian MD pair is good, their defence are solid :D

... I agree Febe is the No 3 rank player for Indonesia but I doubt even the first two singles of Indonesia can contest Sayaka. :rolleyes:
..against INA's 2nd ranked WS player, Adrianti Firdasari, yes, Sayaka has a very good chance.
But against INA's 1st ranked WS player, Maria Kristin Yulianti, it's a 50-50 battle. What's holding Maria back is her injury recurrences..

cmon fran/pia.....grab 2nd title for ina.......17-11 now....I thought Fran is partnering with Shendy, now change to Pia??

..against INA's 2nd ranked WS player, Adrianti Firdasari, yes, Sayaka has a very good chance.
But against INA's 1st ranked WS player, Maria Kristin Yulianti, it's a 50-50 battle. What's holding Maria back is her injury recurrences..
I agree with you....in her best performance MKY almost can beat anybody....

21-13 for Pia/Fran............

Astro will be showing the New Zealand Open 2009 at 1830 (MAS time)(delayed)

16-17 now.............cmon

cmon fran/pia.....grab 2nd title for ina.......17-11 now....I thought Fran is partnering with Shendy, now change to Pia??
because Pia has not good result in WS..
and INA XD coach invite her to join XD with Frans...(Frans join Pelatnas XD without partner...)
Shendy concentrate in WD...

match point now!!
20-18..

20-19..............arrggghh

Hoooraayyy...........21-13,21-19 to ina xd.......

Yes!!!!!
Fran/Pia win 21-13 21-19...
Pia's first title...good decision to move from WS to XD...
hope she will be next East Minarti...
:)

Yes! Second title for INA camp as Fran/Pia beat the top-seed HKG XD, Yohan H.Wiratama/Chau Hoi Wah, 21-13 ; 21-19.
Japan, Hongkong and India grabbed 1 title each, congratz for the champs!

Not too bad, Team Pelatnas wins 2 titles this week, courtesy of Annisa Wahyu/Anneke Feinya Agustine and Fran Kurniawan/Pia Bernadet Zebadiah. Both pairs win their first GP title. Congratulations! Hopefully this victory will spur them to win more important titles in the future, esp for Fran/Pia!

Up next will be the World Championships and Astec Indonesia International Challenge, which will kick off next week.

glad to hear that our champions are from pelatnas not Djarum.
congrats.......
yes i do think pia better to play mixed, hope she can grab a good result on the next tourney
No China, INA still has the spur

Wow, ever since she moved to doubles dept, Pia's performance is getting better... Good for her! :)

any pics from this tournament?interesting to see pia's reaction hopefully she'll gain more confidence n experience and kick some more butt :D :D

The cheerings for the Japanese MD and Hong Kong MX pairs whenever they smashed................. all came from me :p :)

The cheerings for the Japanese MD and Hong Kong MX pairs whenever they smashed................. all came from me :p :)

cool, any pics to share?im sure they appreciate ur support.hehe

Well done, Anneke/Anisa, you get 1st title in GP. Congratulation for both of you. Unfortunately, the weakness of this pair is Anisa is so tiny :P, hope that she can cover her weakness and turn to be her strong point.

Indeed, Anisa is so tiny that she could return her opponent smash by another smash...:D

cool, any pics to share?im sure they appreciate ur support.hehe
Unfortunately, no. I did not carry a camera with me at that time :(

YESSSSSS!!!!
Rupesh and Sanave won the Men Doubles!!
I was tired of seeing Indians losing at most crucial moments :)

Indeed, Anisa is so tiny that she could return her opponent smash by another smash...:D
really.........how tiny is Anisa? I mean her height......

really.........how tiny is Anisa? I mean her height......
I think should be around 155cm :D Yesterday I watch her match, when she stood beside the net, her height and the net is almost the same :D

I think should be around 155cm :D Yesterday I watch her match, when she stood beside the net, her height and the net is almost the same :D

Anisa has one very interesting smash block toward body.. she bend her leg just like going to sit down and return the smash instead of moving her hand.
One of the coach did mention this to us when we are on the side of the court watching her game..

She is a real shortie :) (no offence). I hope you folks can wait for tomorrow, I can only upload them all tomorrow when I get to work :crying:

Otherwise I have plenty of pics. Plenty. Including the idian contingent :)

She is a real shortie :) (no offence). I hope you folks can wait for tomorrow, I can only upload them all tomorrow when I get to work :crying:

Otherwise I have plenty of pics. Plenty. Including the idian contingent :)

sure,will wait.hehe.thx:cool:

YESSSSSS!!!!
Rupesh and Sanave won the Men Doubles!!
I was tired of seeing Indians losing at most crucial moments :)

I am waiting for India to be the 6th badminton powerhouse... :cool:

The first 5 are obviously:
China
Indonesia
Malaysia
Korea
Denmark

The next 5 should be;
India
England
Australia
USA
Brazil
:D

I'm just thinking ahead.... :p Without enthusiastic participation from countries all over the globe, the future of the game is not so fantastic... :(

I am waiting for India to be the 6th badminton powerhouse... :cool:

The first 5 are obviously:
China
Indonesia
Malaysia
Korea
Denmark

The next 5 should be;
India
England
Australia
USA
Brazil
:D

I'm just thinking ahead.... :p Without enthusiastic participation from countries all over the globe, the future of the game is not so fantastic... :(

You are forgetting Japan.....

http://soon.smugmug.com/gallery/9132225_ADDvk

There you go :)

BTW, I would replace Australia from that list with New Zealand... they may have the numbers and funding, but I think historically NZ does better than AUS :p

I am waiting for India to be the 6th badminton powerhouse... :cool:

The first 5 are obviously:
China
Indonesia
Malaysia
Korea
Denmark

The next 5 should be;
India
England
Australia
USA
Brazil
:D

I'm just thinking ahead.... :p Without enthusiastic participation from countries all over the globe, the future of the game is not so fantastic... :(

India is still atleast 20 years away from becoming any potent force.
China is way above and deserve a separate listing in itself. Though, IMO, this is dangerous to the sport. I don't know if anybody apart from Chinese play table tennis any more :rolleyes:. I respect the Chinese power and passion for the sport, but I love badminton even more. I won't like seeing badminton going the table-tennis way. The more the merrier.

I am waiting for India to be the 6th badminton powerhouse... :cool:

The first 5 are obviously:
China
Indonesia
Malaysia
Korea
Denmark

The next 5 should be;
India
England
Australia
USA
Brazil
:D
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You are forgetting Japan.....
..yeah, Japan should be up there, at least before India.
..how abt Hong Kong China (okay, i know they're a part of China)??..
Thailand??..
Australia and New Zealand should team up together..
USA is still far...Brazil is even further..:p

Btw, thanks for capturing and sharing the pics with us all, noluckjim!:cool:

Australia and New Zealand should team up together.



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Hahaha... It would be a dream for Australia and New Zealand to team up together.
With our AUS-NZL Rivalry, it'll never happen. ;););)

Btw, NZL is slightly ahead of AUS at Badminton most of the time.
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Hahaha... It would be a dream for Australia and New Zealand to team up together.
With our AUS-NZL Rivalry, it'll never happen. ;););)

Btw, NZL is slightly ahead of AUS at Badminton most of the time.
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I think New Zealand has been kind of weak lately, Australia could possibly be ahead for now. Anyway, I don't think it would even make much difference if NZ and Aus teamed up :p.

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Hahaha... It would be a dream for Australia and New Zealand to team up together.
With our AUS-NZL Rivalry, it'll never happen. ;););)

Btw, NZL is slightly ahead of AUS at Badminton most of the time.
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I think New Zealand has been kind of weak lately, Australia could possibly be ahead for now. Anyway, I don't think it would even make much difference if NZ and Aus teamed up :p.
..okay:
The Aussies provide da MOOOOOLAAAAHHH$$ and the New Zealanders provide the players...:cool:

..okay:
The Aussies provide da MOOOOOLAAAAHHH$$ and the New Zealanders provide the players...:cool:

On behalf of NZ - I accept!

The next Six.......shd be... Jap, England, Hong Kong, Thailand, India and Chinese Taipei.......