Li Ning Singapore Open News Jun 19-24, 2012

**Loh** · 06-18-2012, 03:10 AM

Originally Posted by Justin L

Isn't the coach's name Luan Jin, the former CHN MS player?

Yes he was a one-time AE champion, then known as Luan Jin when he defeated Morten Frost in 1983,
15-2, 13-15, 15-4.

I think I've seen him in action in Singapore.

**extremenanopowe** · 06-18-2012, 03:11 AM

hmmm as of now, no draw out yet? What time starting?

**sen** · 06-18-2012, 04:13 AM

If DPY withdrew, good for Sony. He won't meet DPY in the first round of main draw.

With TA/LN withdrew, if Frans/Shendy won 1st round, they will straight go to QF

**huangkwokhau** · 06-18-2012, 04:14 AM

Originally Posted by kwun

what conflict are there between a sports brand and a massage chair brand?

In term of products..they are not competing at all...but Li Ning sees the brand of Osim vs Li Ning brand"I know it is ridiculous..

**sen** · 06-18-2012, 04:14 AM

Oops, meant to post this at this thread but posted at a different thread.

If DPY withdrew, good for Sony. He won't meet DPY in the first round of main draw.

With TA/LN withdrew, if Frans/Shendy won 1st round, they will straight go to QF

**huangkwokhau** · 06-18-2012, 04:18 AM

Originally Posted by kwun

you saying there is a chance of US Open Super Series?

There is a chance....but SS requires a lot of things

**huangkwokhau** · 06-18-2012, 04:59 AM

Withdrawal:Chengsu/pan pan, LYD/ JJS, Jiang Yang qiao,Carolina Marin,Firdasari, Bae, Simon,Marc..no sign of DPY withdrawal as reported...also natsir/towi

**extremenanopowe** · 06-18-2012, 05:05 AM

oh no lyd/jjs withdrew? Those girls must be sad. They can't see him change clothes.

**CLELY** · 06-18-2012, 07:55 AM

Originally Posted by huangkwokhau

One of China SS will go and more likely Germany, Swiss and US and Taipeh...so one China SS and one of current may make a way ....

That's good news for badminton development

**Loh** · 06-18-2012, 09:59 PM

By Geoffrey Lip | Posted: 18 June 2012 2142 hrs

SINGAPORE: Singapore's top male shuttler Derek Wong is through to the main draw of the Li-Ning Singapore Open.

This is after organisers were informed last week's that Indonesian Open winner Simon Santoso had pulled out of the competition, opening the way for Singapore's world Number 47 shuttler to get into the main draw.

Despite several withdrawals, the men's competition is still packed with top-class competitors.

Santoso's more experienced compatriots like former world number one and Olympic champion Taufik Hidayat and Sony Dwi Kuncoro are in the fray for the US$200,000 prize.

China has also sent their next wave of superstars to the competition like Indonesian Open finalist Du Pengyu.

And while organisers are disappointed with some of the withdrawals, the Chinese are looking at this as an ideal opportunity to gain valuable experience ahead of the Olympics.

Superseries marketing manager S. Selvam said: "We always like to see a few competitions. But we also understand that players are tired, players have got priorities. We still believe very strongly that there are good players, quality players here at the Singapore Open. With the Olympics, there are many strong opponents who have chosen to come here. So we feel this is a great opportunity."

- CNA/ck

**Sealman** · 06-18-2012, 10:37 PM

Originally Posted by madbad

The numbers are getting more and more depleted by the day. The organizers must be pretty disappointed

We've got very optimistic organisers

http://sg.sports.yahoo.com/blogs/fit...170536455.html

**madbad** · 06-18-2012, 10:42 PM

Ashton Chen is also shown the exit door, falling to Arif 21-18 in the rubber

**madbad** · 06-18-2012, 10:45 PM

Originally Posted by Sealman

We've got very optimistic organisers

http://sg.sports.yahoo.com/blogs/fit...170536455.html

The PR machine is working overtime trying to maintain a brave face.

That said, the turnout for this year's Canadian Open is meagre at best so we have less to look forward to than you guys.

**Loh** · 06-18-2012, 11:17 PM

Originally Posted by madbad

The PR machine is working overtime trying to maintain a brave face.

That said, the turnout for this year's Canadian Open is meagre at best so we have less to look forward to than you guys.

I'll be there tomorrow to show my 'brave face'.

Hopefully I can see some talented "new face".

**madbad** · 06-18-2012, 11:21 PM

Originally Posted by Loh

I'll be there tomorrow to show my 'brave face'.

Hopefully I can see some talented "new face".

As always, pics and a report are mandatory

**Loh** · 06-18-2012, 11:26 PM

I think Sony Kuncoro should survive the Qualification Round against Yuhan Tan but will he be too tired thereafter?

Brothers Hendri and Hendra surrendered to Robert Blair and Tan Bin Shen but the latter will have to cross swords with another brother pair of 'retired' Ronald Susilo and bro-in-law Candra Wijaya. A foregone conclusion, I suppose.

**oasis123** · 06-18-2012, 11:32 PM

Quick question here - I couldn't find Lee Yong Dae and Jung Jae Sung in the MD draw, does anyone know whether they are still in the competition or have they withdrew?