very good comment abt taufik :)

**taufik-ist** · 10-28-2006, 12:47 AM

i've read many 'bad' comments abt taufik, "he's afraid to meet lin dan.. bla..bla", "he flew away from lion dan...... bla..bla..bla"

i think the comment below is the best answer abt taufik

from
sully, US

"Hey Guys! calm down a bit will ya! I understand it's upsetting that TH just withdrew like that, but I think TH has been treated a bit unfair..
Deceiving himself by turning blind to the fact is a picture of a TRUE LOSER. A loser like that would never make the tough journey to become a professional or even a great player like him.

Unlike his fans, TH always admitted his lost with no excuses despite that he tried his best. He also admitted that LD is the current World's best player. Through these facts, I don't think TH is worried about his image after all. A good reason would be cuz TH knows that he is among the top players in the world who always have a chance to beat each other.

Therefore,
It's less likely that TH withdrew cuz he's afraid of his image losing again. It's more likely that he's really injured.."

**ants** · 10-28-2006, 01:08 AM

a very good comment indeed.

**cooler** · 10-28-2006, 01:12 AM

Originally Posted by taufik-ist

i've read many 'bad' comments abt taufik, "he's afraid to meet lin dan.. bla..bla", "he flew away from lion dan...... bla..bla..bla"

i think the comment below is the best answer abt taufik

from
sully, US

"Hey Guys! calm down a bit will ya! I understand it's upsetting that TH just withdrew like that, but I think TH has been treated a bit unfair..
Deceiving himself by turning blind to the fact is a picture of a TRUE LOSER. A loser like that would never make the tough journey to become a professional or even a great player like him.

Unlike his fans, TH always admitted his lost with no excuses despite that he tried his best. He also admitted that LD is the current World's best player. Through these facts, I don't think TH is worried about his image after all. A good reason would be cuz TH knows that he is among the top players in the world who always have a chance to beat each other.

Therefore,
It's less likely that TH withdrew cuz he's afraid of his image losing again. It's more likely that he's really injured.."

the 3rd concluding paragraph is unconnected to the previous paragraphs. Unless sully is a certified physician who examined TH, it's just more excuse from another taufik fan imitated as a logical conclusion to put it mildly

Sugar coated excuse is still an excuse. Sully needed a serious deprogramming fixup

**taufik-ist** · 10-28-2006, 01:24 AM

Originally Posted by cooler

the 3rd concluding paragraph is unconnected to the previous paragraphs. Unless sully is a certified physician who examined TH, it's just more excuse from another taufik fan imitated as a logical conclusion

Sugar coated excuse is still an excuse. Sully needed a serious deprogramming fixup

it's just invitational tournament, its not a big deal to lose here

let's see in DOHA .... OK

**2cents** · 10-28-2006, 01:29 AM

Originally Posted by taufik-ist

it's just invitational tournament, its not a big deal to lose here

let's see in DOHA .... OK

Sounds familiar

Yeah, Taufik said that during the Thomas cup, he said, its not a big deal to lose at Thomas cup, let's see in WC ... OK

**2cents** · 10-28-2006, 01:31 AM

Originally Posted by taufik-ist

It's less likely that TH withdrew cuz he's afraid of his image losing again. It's more likely that he's really injured.."

Actually, Taufik said, he's just too tired

Go Taufik, Go, but not Go home

**Rainofserenity** · 10-28-2006, 01:46 AM

Hmm.. He withdrew.. maybe there are problems at home? who knows.. Just give the guy a break.. hahahaha. People these days are soo hardcore. :P

**byelnats** · 10-28-2006, 01:59 AM

Let's just wait and see in Doha. Taufik said that it was his target, so he should not withdraw unless he has a REALLY valid reason. Hell, he might play even if he is injured in Doha.

**vip_m** · 10-28-2006, 02:00 AM

Putting myself in Taufik's place, having won the Olympics, the World Championship, having been world number 1, junior number 1 as well as a host of other accomplishments, I'd be hard-pressed to be bothered with losing 'cuz I'd have nothing left to prove.

I think Taufik has already accomplished what he set out to accomplish, so his biggest "problem" now is motivating himself to play his best.

If I were him, I'd just play to reach my full potential--that'd be my motivation. 'Cuz he has the money, the accomplishments, there's nothing left materially to motivate him.

**qwertyu** · 10-28-2006, 02:52 AM

Taufik is a turtle who like to hide inside its shell and think he is still the best.

**cooler** · 10-28-2006, 03:28 AM

Originally Posted by vip_m

Putting myself in Taufik's place, having won the Olympics, the World Championship, having been world number 1, junior number 1 as well as a host of other accomplishments, I'd be hard-pressed to be bothered with losing 'cuz I'd have nothing left to prove.

I think Taufik has already accomplished what he set out to accomplish, so his biggest "problem" now is motivating himself to play his best.

If I were him, I'd just play to reach my full potential--that'd be my motivation. 'Cuz he has the money, the accomplishments, there's nothing left materially to motivate him.

so why show up?
so why even play?
so why put effort against certain players and when it come to LD, the motivation is gone? Maybe LD give taufik the stomach ache.

**taufik-ist** · 10-28-2006, 04:54 AM

Originally Posted by 2cents

Actually, Taufik said, he's just too tired

Go Taufik, Go, but not Go home

ya.. i was surprised taufik played 3 tournaments in a row, becos that was the first time for taufik, i think he was just interesting with performance-fee

and i believe 101% taufik will do his best in doha and he'd rather die on court than WAlK OVER

**cooler** · 10-28-2006, 04:57 AM

Originally Posted by taufik-ist

ya.. i was surprised taufik played 3 tournaments in a row, becos that was the first time for taufik, i think he was just interesting with performance-fee

and i believe 101% taufik will do his best in doha and he'd rather die on court than WAlK OVER

u forgot taufik's fans own words, TH is unpredictable and yet taufik fans keep making predictions

**kemana** · 10-28-2006, 05:11 AM

He has ups and downs, just enjoy his games.

**ssuly** · 10-28-2006, 05:15 AM

taufik-ist, thanks for regarding my opinion!

although u spelled my name wrong, supposed to be ssuly

well, on that post I just want to point out that taufik doesn't think that he is superior or something! the facts prove it! I hope u guys are not confused between the fan's mind and the player's mind!

Taufik himself just regards himself as any other top players who always have a chance to beat each other! he admits his opponent greatness even when he lost! again this is from the facts.

I just wanna add that if TH really fakes the reason of his withdrawal, it must be because he doesn't wanna lose the fourth time in a row against chinese just before the AG. TH just wanna protect his confidence as a top player a little bit (not to protect his superiority or anything). And I think that is acceptable guys, he is a human after all.

**cooler** · 10-28-2006, 05:34 AM

Originally Posted by ssuly

taufik-ist, thanks for regarding my opinion!

although u spelled my name wrong, supposed to be ssuly

well, on that post I just want to point out that taufik doesn't think that he is superior or something! the facts prove it! I hope u guys are not confused between the fan's mind and the player's mind!

Taufik himself just regards himself as any other top players who always have a chance to beat each other! he admits his opponent greatness even when he lost! again this is from the facts.

I just wanna add that if TH really fakes the reason of his withdrawal, it must be because he doesn't wanna lose the fourth time in a row against chinese just before the AG. TH just wanna protect his confidence as a top player a little bit (not to protect his superiority or anything). And I think that is acceptable guys, he is a human after all.

err, i thot the original reason for TH W/O was injury related:
" Therefore, It's less likely that TH withdrew cuz he's afraid of his image losing again. It's more likely that he's really injured.."

my suggestion to TH diehard fans: quit while you are ahead. Your hero does!