Taufik Hidayat to set up a Badminton school in Jakarta

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  1. ye333

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    I didn't know that! I have only seen real soccer, indoor soccer (doesn't have "artificial grass"), and beach soccer.

    I guess Taufik wants to play himself. :D

     
  2. chris-ccc

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    Indoor Soccer causes more injuries than Badminton

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    One thing for sure. Indoor Soccer causes more injuries than Badminton.

    Hope that Taufik would play Indoor Soccer with more experienced players (that is, with those who know how not to get into dangerous situation/encounter).

    I have been a very active Soccer player before (Indoor/Outdoor). We usually find inexperienced players can cause more enjuries to others. More experienced players know how to prevent dangerous play.
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    true, very true i have posted a true story on futsal accident::)
    http://www.badmintoncentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=81187
     
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    Taufik Hidayat plans to discover new badminton talent
    JAKARTA, Feb 15 — Maverick shuttler Taufik Hidayat has again chosen to go it alone by opting to help fund a new badminton arena in Jakarta after his disillusion at how the sport is run in Indonesia.

    Former world and Olympic champion, Hidayat, 28, controversially defected from the Indonesian national team in early 2009 and he plans to use his profile to help find the next generation of talent.

    “Sports in Indonesia aren1t being supported by the government,” Hidayat told Reuters. “The rewards you get as a young player don1t match the effort you put in.”

    “I want to be different from other athletes, if not better, and I want to make something good out of my profile and help the younger players have opportunities.”

    Hidayat said his own private funds would help to pay for the running costs of the eight-court Taufik Hidayat Arena, with building due to start in March.

    “Rejuvenation of younger players should be the job of the Indonesian Badminton Association,” he said. “But local competitions will help identify new talent. I want to use the arena to hold local competitions.”

    “It is 6,600 metres squared and each metre squared costs 1.5 million rupiah (RM547), so you could just imagine the cost.”

    With the majority of tournaments not being broadcast on free-to-air television in Indonesia, finding sponsorship has been difficult for local players which is why Hidayat has felt the need to step in and help.

    “The Indonesian brands aren1t interested in sports people, only movie stars, because they can get more exposure in the media,” he said.

    Hidayat, who has no immediate plans for retirement, said he does not regret his split with the Indonesian Badminton Association (PBSI).

    “As with any association, there will always be rows, and you can find people in PBSI that aren1t in tune with my vision. I achieved so many things for PBSI, and I felt burdened by expectations.” — Reuters
     
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    To unearth fresh talent in Indonesia

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    Taufik and his helpers should be thinking of how they can contribute to Indonesian Badminton with this new Badminton School.

    I thought this was Taufik's objective - to unearth fresh talent in Indonesia.

    If Taufik were to think that his school is just another business that he is investing in (to make money), then his objective for fresh talent in Indonesia would be lost.

    Just go back when TH was young and starting at Badminton. Were his coaches/clubs thinking of making money with TH back then?

    Somehow, many BCers' comments have been always related to money. :(:(:(

    IMHO, money isn't everything. Just look at China; their association was showing no interest in the SS Masters Finals since this event was introduced - China is not interested in the event with the biggest prize monies.
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    making money legally is not a sin c-ccc.
    why one person has to burden entire country's task, for free??
    of course, the option of sainthood is still open to anybody.
     
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    Yup, that's the fact... Being a movie star (celebrity) is much more interesting job than an athlete for INA young peoples due to massive attention by free-to-air local TV.
    Looks like TH knows very well about low popularity condition of most athletes in Indonesia.
     
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    We shall see how this operation is driven

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    We shall see how this operation is driven:
    To make money for Taufik, or to make better players for Indonesia, or both.
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    #69 cooler, Feb 15, 2010
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    Perhaps, there is no government funding for this project

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    So, is the quote saying that it's money-driven? :confused::confused::confused:
    Accounting for all costs will need to be taken into considerations.

    Just wondering;
    1. What rate of pay are those coaches/assistants getting?
    2. What costs are incurred for having the hall?
    3. What advertising expenses have been spent?
    etc......

    Perhaps, there is no government funding for this project.
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    CBA and/or PBSI are funded by government/tax-payers

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    Don't say things should be cheaper.

    CBA and/or PBSI are funded by government/tax-payers. But TH has to operate his finances by himself.

    Talking about coaching, I am a full-time professional coach. But I am a poor struggling coach. Only wish I can be as famous as TH to set my fees as high as his trainees are to be paying.
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    Is this for Taufik's project??..

    ..if so, then the article posted by cooler's (post #64) has the answer..:cool:
     
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    Taufik Hidayat plans to discover new badminton talent

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    Some of us are interested in how Taufik Hidayat plans to discover new badminton talent.

    Some of us are interested in how Taufik plans to make money from it.
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    they are not mutually exclusive events
     
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    count me in!

    ya, count me in as one of those interested in how taufik plans to make money from it.:cool:

    the way i look at it, $$ will come from futsal and the high coaching rate. limiting the number of players he can command higher fees and training side by side with the elite team (including himself)...

    'whoosh if you don't have deeep pockets please make sure your kid has all the talents and enough of them to catch taufik's attention' (just my advise to parents..:crying:)
     
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    Website for Taufik's new badminton school..

    ..as reported in bulutangkis.com..

    The website address is at : www.taufikhidayatarena.com (hope it'll get updated)

    http://www.bulutangkis.com/mod.php?mod=publisher&op=viewarticle&artid=6413

    Summary: Basically Taufik is proud to have the new website of his badminton school up and running. The new website features all relevant information abt the school and the process of its construction. It is essentially a continuation of the school's design which is dynamic, modern, simple and filled with colors.
    Taufik hopes the new website will provide enough information to those interested in everything that's related to the new school, incl. all the programs.
    Building information:
    6,600 m2
    8 badminton courts
    Gym
    Physio/Medic room
    Internet lounge
    Outdoor cafe
    Futsal field
    Taufik Hidayat Gallery
     
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    What do you think of those deep pocketed parents who's not ready to shell out their hard earned money but with a very talented kid in hand:)? No money no talk:confused:?

    I tend to think Taufik has a program for that too, right:)?
     
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    i was looking from a business point of view

    that is, the inflow to balance the outflow

    but if there is a monthly contribution from sponsors

    things would be different

    also i think taufik has a dream to look for talented player

    and he should know what to do
     
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    Taufik Hidayat is rich enough already

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    IMHO, Taufik Hidayat is rich enough already. :):):)

    So, this venture of his to to promote Badminton in Indonesia, not to make money from it.
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