huangkwokhau
Regular Member
In Japan league, they also use 2 Singles and 1 double...I agree it is too short if you win 2-0
Instead of having this kind of "mickey mouse" tournaments, BWF can create team awards at one or all four SSP tournaments. The award would be based on the best team results for each BA. For example, using top two MS and the top MD finishes for a pseudo Thomas Cup. Other combination can also be entertained or altered at different tournaments. This way, additional interest can be created without additional burden on the schedule and the bank account.
Thanks Mr. Rudy. Please advocate for 3 doubles and 2 singles to increase the number of players participated in the team. Otherwise, don't change the format at all. Pruning into 2 doubles + 1 single would result in nothing but making badminton less attractive.I was the one and only one who voiced the idea to have 3 doubles and 2 singles since they wanted more players to participate during the forum...then few others proposed shorter version...we talked about changing scores, bonus at the end of year for top 10 players..
Agree, CHN has two formidable MS to win Thomas Cup in new format, really slim chance for others to beat them.It's already 30 years since the current format was introduced in 1984 edition.Actually the new format with 2 singles and 1 double favors CHINA big time...so don't cry out loud...China can easily field CL,LD and 1 MD to win Thomas Cup..I am sure LYB will be very happy...
INA had two formidable MD pairs at that time, Ricky/Rexy and Candra/Sigit while CHN was represented by Dong Jiong and Sun Jun but not really strong on their third singles. CHN had really powerful MS in mid 80's-1990 (Yang Yang-Xiong Guobao-Zhao Jianhua) also when they're represented by new Chinese trio (Lin Dan, Bao Chunlai, Chen Jin).Interesting poll results so far. 75% want to keep to the present format. Bit surprised that 3 doubles and 2 singles has not got more votes.I remember in the days of 1998 and 2000, China had strong singles players. But Indonesia still won. Very, very exciting lineups. China only really came to winning because Fu Hai Feng and Cai Yun became a reliable men's doubles pair (and Indonesia went into decline). China also appointed a new team coach in the 1990's who also turned China into the consistent results that it turns out today.