With the recent ending of the Denmark Open in Odense, the badminton caravan is now flying to Paris for the second leg of the European Super Series. With the whole team of China back in the loop, only Lee Chong Wei and the Koreans are missing.
Usually, Asians either travel to both European events, or none. This time, after their National Games, most of the Chinese shuttlers had withdrawn from the Denmark Open – a shame considering the quality of the organization.
But the French organizers can be reassured – the whole Chinese team is already in Paris, ready to take on the other best shuttlers in the world.
The men’s singles will have a very strong line up in spite of the absence of the 2007 champion Lee Chong Wei, who is still undergoing treatment in Malaysia after his knee injury became more troublesome in the recent Yonex Japan Open. FrenchOpen-wanglin
Top seed will then be Lin Dan, a spot he’s had left for quite some time in spite of his Olympic Gold medal – the Chinese, having played a lot less tournaments than his direct rivals had slipped down the ranking.
This time, the Chinese will hope to shine in an event he’s never won, having skipped 2008 and beaten in 2007’s semi-finals by Bao Chunlai. After having scooped a second National Games title in Qindao last week, Lin Dan might have to start the tournament on a high note : he could be playing Anup Shridar or Anand Pawar from India, who are to play against each other in the qualifying – unless Ireland’s Scott Evans or Sweden’s Henri Hurskainen pull an upset on Tuesday.
The Chinese would then probably face Hans Kristian Vinttinghus of Denmark “I hope he shows up and if he does, I’d absolutely would love to play and beat him,” said Vitthingus, before adding : “ but I will be aware of my first round against qualifying player as there is no easy rounds in Super Series”. Lin Dan could then meet Joachim Persson in the quarter – if Simon Santoso allows that to happen, while Chen Jin and Wong Choong Hann are set to play each other in the other quarter-final. Chen, however, will take on last week’s Hero, Marc Zwiebler, in his first round.
The lower part of the draw will be quite interesting as well. With Peter Gade as second seed and Jan Jorgensen as a potential opponent for the great Dane, giving Gade the perfect opportunity to avenge his defeat in Odense last week.
No easy path, then for the great Dane. And, also, in the semi final, awaits the shadow of Taufik HIdayat, which could be a rematch of last’s year final, where Hidayat had blamed a blister on his foot for his last game loss. Taufik has the easiest draw in theory, with Hafiz, Chan Yan Kit and Chen Long in his part, who are good shuttlers on paper, but who have failed to prove much on the court lately. FrenchOpen-markis-hendra
In the women’s singles, Pi Hongyan will be hoping to shine in front of her home crowd, as she had in 2007 when she had reached the final, bowing only to Xie Xingfang in the final. This time, no Xie, No Zhang Ning to get in her way, but just herself as she 30 year old has been feeling in a poor form.
And her draw could see her play Eriko Hirose as the Japanese has to go through qualifying to make it to the main draw in spite of her recent semi-finals in Japan and Denmark. China’s Wang Lin and Wang Yihan will be eager to shine, with the former coming from Qindao with a golden medal around her neck after she was crowned in her home National Games.
Wang Lin will take on Japan’s new rising star Sayaka Sato in the first round to hope for a quarter final revenge against Saina Nehwal, who had beaten her in Indonesia this year. Wang Yihan is seeded third and has no easy task as she is to play her younger compatriot Wang Xin as early as the first round before a potential quarter final against the world Champion Lu Lan.
The men’s doubles draw looks pretty much the same as last week in Denmark with one extra adding – not the least- China’s Cai Yun and Fu Haifeng. The Olympic silver medalists are back together after having split last year in the French Open, and once again few weeks ago when they represented their provinces in the China National Games.
Cai Yun had beaten his partner Fu in the men’s doubles final, but their reunification for the event held in Paris could be bad news for their opponents, who didn’t look in their best forms – except Mathias Boe/Carsten Mogensen and Koo Kien Keat/Tan Boon Heong. FrenchOpen-rytter-frier
Top seeds Markis Kido and Hendra Setiawan are on for two rounds against Japanese pairs probably, while the highlight of the first rounds will be a match between 5th seeds Fairuzizuan/Abdul Latif and the newer Indonesian pair of Yonathan Dasuki and Rian Sukmawan.
Even when they sent only one scratch pair, China dominated the women’s doubles in Denmark last week, with Pan Pan and Zhang Yawen crowned champions in Odense. This week in Paris, three other pairs – better on paper – will be entering the draw – no good news for the rest of the world. Especially since the Koreans have not entered, it might be an all China affair, with the draw giving only one quarter left without a Chinese pair – a part of the draw which could see Lena Frier Kristiansen/Kamilla Rytter Juhl (for their last tournament together), Greysia Polii/Maheswari or Japan’s Miyuki Maeda/Satoko Suetsuna come on top.
Malaysia’s Chin and Wong are top seed and start with a Bye but can expect a tough fight from Ma Jin and Wang Xiaoli as early as the quarters. Olympic Champions Du Jing and Yu Yang might have to play their compatriots Zhang and Pan in the quarters while Cheng Shu and Zhao Yunlei are promised a semi final spot in the lower part of the draw.
The mixed double event should be quite open. If Korea’s Lee Young Dae and Lee Hyo Jung are missing, and the duo of Thomas Laybourn/Juhl probably to skip as well unless Laybourn’s knee recovered fasters than expected, all other top pairs are in the draw. China’s Zheng Bo and Ma Jin are back on top of the draw, with Antony Clark and Donna Kellogg as second rounds potential opponents.
Nova Widianto and Lilyana Natsir of Indonesia are second seeds with qualifiers for a start, who could be Koo Kien Keat and Wong Pei Tty. They are set to meet up with Joachim Fischer Nielsen and Christinna Pedersen for another world championship rematch in the semis. The Danish will be all fired up after their success in Denmark this Sunday. They’ll have to go past He Hanbin and Yu Yang first, in the quarters as the Beijing bronze medalist stand in their way as 5th seeds.
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Sunday, November 8, 2009
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Malaysia Storm Into Semis
ALOR SETAR, Oct 24 (Bernama)-- The national junior badminton squad stormed into the semifinals of the World Badminton Youth Championships after they edged Japan 3-2 in their final qualifying match in Group Z at the Sultan Abdul Halim Indoor Stadium here Saturday.
Malaysia topped the group and were unbeaten in all the qualifying matches.
Malaysia's mixed doubles pair Chooi Kah Mong-Ng Hui Ern won the first point when they defeated Otaki Naoto-Kanako Konishi 16-21,21-16 and 21-16.
The main singles player Iskandar Zulkarnain Zainuddin gave the home fans much to cheer when he took the second point downing Watanabe Tatsuya in straight sets of 21-12,21-15.
However, the boys' doubles pair of Phang Zheng Lin-Goh Jian Hao were beaten by Hoshiro Shohei-Kobayashi Akira 16-21,19-21.
Malaysia's girls' singles player Tee Jing Yi had the crowd in delirium when she scored the winning point against Mitani Minatsu in 21-18,21-11.
The girls' doubles pair Ng Hui Ern-Lai Pei Jing lost to Takahashi Sayaka-Fukuman Naoko in 16-21,2-21.
Results (Night):Group W: China bt Indonesia (4-1), Russia bt New Zealand (5-0), Group Z: Malaysia bt Japan (3-2), Singapore bt France (3-2).
In the play-offs, Taiwan bt India (3-2); Thailand bt Hong Kong (3-2).
Malaysia topped the group and were unbeaten in all the qualifying matches.
Malaysia's mixed doubles pair Chooi Kah Mong-Ng Hui Ern won the first point when they defeated Otaki Naoto-Kanako Konishi 16-21,21-16 and 21-16.
The main singles player Iskandar Zulkarnain Zainuddin gave the home fans much to cheer when he took the second point downing Watanabe Tatsuya in straight sets of 21-12,21-15.
However, the boys' doubles pair of Phang Zheng Lin-Goh Jian Hao were beaten by Hoshiro Shohei-Kobayashi Akira 16-21,19-21.
Malaysia's girls' singles player Tee Jing Yi had the crowd in delirium when she scored the winning point against Mitani Minatsu in 21-18,21-11.
The girls' doubles pair Ng Hui Ern-Lai Pei Jing lost to Takahashi Sayaka-Fukuman Naoko in 16-21,2-21.
Results (Night):Group W: China bt Indonesia (4-1), Russia bt New Zealand (5-0), Group Z: Malaysia bt Japan (3-2), Singapore bt France (3-2).
In the play-offs, Taiwan bt India (3-2); Thailand bt Hong Kong (3-2).
Friday, October 23, 2009
Badminton – The Sport Everyone Loves
Badminton has captivated the hearts of the multi-generational family for decades, as the young toddler who hasn’t reached pre-school can play, as well as the grandfather and even the great-grandfather. In England over 2 million people actively, regularly, play badminton.By combining skill, speed and subtlety, one can become a top pro.
The racket is usually about 26 inches long and only weighs about 5 or 5 ½ ounces. And, toddlers can handle the same weight racket as the parents — if their hands reach around the handle. The ‘bird’ is super-light, weighing only 4 to 5 grams. Winter winds blowing don’t stop the badminton lovers. Played indoors with a net, the sport is a year-round possibility. Schools have found that even students who are not athletically inclined can enjoy learning and playing badminton.Many schools offer classes from kindergarten on through high school,increasing the skill level as the students grow.
Hand-eye coordination increases, as does depth perception, concentration, and spatial awareness. Older students learn organizational skills and coaching techniques. Fast! That little ‘bird’ can travel in excess of 100 kph. Players lurch, twist, jump, run forwards, backwards, and sideways while lunging to flip the shuttle back to the other side.
Because both the shuttle and the racket are so light, the slightest twist of one’s wrist can direct where the bird will fly.
Fun! Delightful fun! Badminton brings much joy and laughter to the players.
Carlton Badminton Rackets- a Cheaper Alternative?
If you are looking for an alternative to Yonex, then Carlton badminton rackets could well fit the bill. Carlton are badminton specialists, they only manufacture badminton products, unlike many of their competitors. This focus has enabled them to create high quality rackets, full of innovative technology.
The new Carlton range features the Fireblade and Aeroblade series, which recently replaced the old Powerblades and Airblades. The prices range from £80 for the flagship Fireblade Elite, to around £30 for the bottom of the Aeroblade range. A welcome addition to the Carlton range is the isometric head shape. Almost all the range have this alternative, and is comparable to the Yonex rackets. The Aeroblade rackets are aimed at intermediate players, but in all honesty, if you have good technique, you can use just about any badminton racket and be successful.
The technology in the most expensive Carlton’s is nanopulse carbon, which can also be seen in many Yonex rackets.
The racket is usually about 26 inches long and only weighs about 5 or 5 ½ ounces. And, toddlers can handle the same weight racket as the parents — if their hands reach around the handle. The ‘bird’ is super-light, weighing only 4 to 5 grams. Winter winds blowing don’t stop the badminton lovers. Played indoors with a net, the sport is a year-round possibility. Schools have found that even students who are not athletically inclined can enjoy learning and playing badminton.Many schools offer classes from kindergarten on through high school,increasing the skill level as the students grow.
Hand-eye coordination increases, as does depth perception, concentration, and spatial awareness. Older students learn organizational skills and coaching techniques. Fast! That little ‘bird’ can travel in excess of 100 kph. Players lurch, twist, jump, run forwards, backwards, and sideways while lunging to flip the shuttle back to the other side.
Because both the shuttle and the racket are so light, the slightest twist of one’s wrist can direct where the bird will fly.
Fun! Delightful fun! Badminton brings much joy and laughter to the players.
Carlton Badminton Rackets- a Cheaper Alternative?
If you are looking for an alternative to Yonex, then Carlton badminton rackets could well fit the bill. Carlton are badminton specialists, they only manufacture badminton products, unlike many of their competitors. This focus has enabled them to create high quality rackets, full of innovative technology.
The new Carlton range features the Fireblade and Aeroblade series, which recently replaced the old Powerblades and Airblades. The prices range from £80 for the flagship Fireblade Elite, to around £30 for the bottom of the Aeroblade range. A welcome addition to the Carlton range is the isometric head shape. Almost all the range have this alternative, and is comparable to the Yonex rackets. The Aeroblade rackets are aimed at intermediate players, but in all honesty, if you have good technique, you can use just about any badminton racket and be successful.
The technology in the most expensive Carlton’s is nanopulse carbon, which can also be seen in many Yonex rackets.
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Smashing on-court record
TWO Lloyd Elsmore Park Junior Badminton Club players have returned from the national age-group championships with plenty of prizes.
The winning achievements of Victoria Cheng and Lilian Shih throughout 2009 continued at the nationals, with both claiming every title possible in their respective age groups.
Shih, captain of Auckland’s under-15 team one, clinched the singles, doubles and mixed doubles competitions, as did Cheng, the skipper of Auckland’s under-17 team one.
Cheng partnered another Lloyd Elsmore club player Jason Leung in capturing the under-17 mixed doubles title.
Club coach Michael Chi, who was part of Auckland’s coaching line-up at the national tournament in the Waikato, says Shih and Cheng’s performances this year have been nothing short of outstanding because of their consistency.
Chi says Shih has won more than 30 titles this season, while Cheng has captured almost 20, including North Island champs and provincial tournaments in the singles and doubles events.
Other Lloyd Elsmore Park Junior Badminton Club members selected for Auckland squads at the nationals were: under-15 team one – Angie Leung, Rowena Devathasan, Daniel Hillier and Daniel Lee; under-15 team two – Angela Luk, Cindy Chou and Matthew Chan; under-17 team one – Carmen Yuen, Gabrielle Ip and Benny Suen.
Auckland Badminton development officer Cliff Freeman says coach Chi has been a key to the successes of Lloyd Elsmore Park Junior Badminton Club players at provincial tournaments in 2009.
“Michael has had a huge part in developing and coaching these players over the years in teams and as individuals.
“This year he was the coach of the under-15 team one in local competitions leading up to the North Island champs.
“It’s heartening to see such a strong pathway for young talent in Auckland and bodes well for the future.
“At the nationals, the games are tough, fast, dynamic and you have to be very fit to compete,” says Freeman.
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Super Dan spearheads PLA in badminton team event at National Games
QINGDAO, East China, Oct. 8 (Xinhua) -- "Super Dan", as Chinese top shuttler Lin Dan was nicknamed, led Peple's Liberation Army (PLA) to beat Hong Kong 3-1 in the first round of men's team badminton tournament at China's 11th National Games here on Thursday.
Lin, world No. 2, served as PLA's second singles player and beat Wong Wing Ki from Hong Kong 21-10, 21-17.
"I was a little bit nervous in the first set but restored my composure in the second," said Lin after the match.
Acturally Lin won easily in the first set at 21-10 but received a tough challenge from Wong in the second but Lin finally notched up the match 21-17.
"PLA is not expected to be a strong candidate for men's team champion." added Lin. "We have to fight hard match by match."
Lin crowned in the world championships this year in India and became the first player to win three world titles in a row and only the second to hold the Olympic and world titles at the same time. He has also kept a good form recently by clinching the title in China Masters in September.
China's No. 3 men's singles player Bao Chunlai, representing Hunan, defeated Liu Jingru of Shandong in a comfortable way at 21-18, 21-5, putting Hunan on the right track for the 3-0 victory.
Bao said after the match, "I was under pressure from Shandong fans and my opponent fought very hard in the first set. However, I found my rhythm in the later match and gained the upper hand."
When talking about his singles tour at the National Games, Bao said, "I will do my utmost as there will be many tough rivals."
Chen Hong, former world champion, made a good start for Fujian by nipping Du Pengyu of Beijing 21-18, 17-21, 21-12 and helped Fujian seal the win 3-1.
In other matches, Guangdong came from behind to beat Hubei 3-2 and Liaoning frustrated Shanghai 3-2.
Earlier in the first round of women's team competition in the morning, Guangdong nipped Fujian 3-0. Olympic runner-up and world No. 6 Xie Xingfang served as Guangdong's first singles player, beating Wang Yini 21-11, 21-7.
"I'm now back in good form," said Xie after the match, who may retire after the National Games.
In the 3-1 victory that Zhejiang beat Hong Kong, the duel between current world No. 1-2 Wang Lin and Zhou Mi was highlighted with the victory going to Wang 22-20, 20-15.
"I'm not physically well recently but I played well today. Though I lost to Wang Lin, I enjoyed the whole match," said Zhou.
Hunan beat Liaoning 3-0, Shanghai defeated Shandong 3-0, Hubei outlasted PLA 3-1 and Jiangsu overcame Sichuan 3-0.
According to the schedule, two team events will be played from Oct. 8 to 13 while five singles and doubles events are slated from Oct. 14 to 18.
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Tien Minh ranks among highest-earning athletes in Vietnam
Nguyen Tien Minh, Vietnam’s number one badminton player, earns approximately VND 100 million per month, becoming one of the highest earning athletes in Vietnam.
His income comes from a newly signed contract with Becamex Binh Duong which offers VND50 million per month for his progress in the world’s ranking, US$2,000 funded by Victor Company and monthly salary.
Minh has made great efforts to advance to the 7th place in the world.
He will protect his championship at the Vietnam Open tournament, which will kick off in Ho Chi Minh City on October 6.
His income comes from a newly signed contract with Becamex Binh Duong which offers VND50 million per month for his progress in the world’s ranking, US$2,000 funded by Victor Company and monthly salary.
Minh has made great efforts to advance to the 7th place in the world.
He will protect his championship at the Vietnam Open tournament, which will kick off in Ho Chi Minh City on October 6.
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
BAM have failed to elevate the status of the national circiut
PETALING JAYA: The absence of several top elite shuttlers and many walkovers took the shine off the Terengganu Open, which ended on Saturday.
The poor participation certainly showed that the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) had failed in their bid to elevate the status of the national circuit even though there had been big talk about popularising the domestic championships.
If the BAM continue to waver in their stand to make the event compulsory for the best of best, the local circuit is set to suffer a natural death.
And Malaysia can forget about using the tournament as a platform to unearth new stars for the country.
Missing from the Terengganu Open were world No. 1 Lee Chong Wei, top men’s doubles pair Koo Kien Keat-Tan Boon Heong and No. 1 national women’s shuttler Wong Mew Choo.
The BAM had given Chong Wei, who wanted a break from a hectic schedule, the nod to skip the Open before the player suffered a knee injury in the Japan Open.
They also allowed Kien Keat-Boon Heong to skip it because of the duo’s commitment to sponsors, which saw them extending their stay in Tokyo for days more after the international Super Series tournament last week.
And it seems that Mew Choo’s absence is due to her injury acting up again.
Their absence failed to provide the back-up shuttlers and upcoming juniors an avenue to brush shoulders with the best in the country.
On top of that, the entries for the women’s singles in Division One was also pathetic with only seven players in the fray.
There were also 14 walkovers in the Division Two competition. The girls’ doubles and mixed doubles events had fewer than 16 entries respectively.
The limited number of local Open tournaments also reflected several state’s poor running and promotion of the sport.
The Terengganu Open was not only the second leg of the circuit but also the final stop on the calendar this year. Pahang hosted the other Open in May.
In the past, the states compete against each other to win the right to host tournaments. The states’ lack of interest could be due to poor funding, lack of facilities or the office bearers were probably too occupied in ensuring their seats in the association.
Selangor and Kuala Lumpur were the badminton powerhouses in the country. But they are currently clearing the mess as far as their administration is concerned to ensure that development of the sport is not neglected.
It seems that the BAM are unable to get some of the “sleeping states” back on their feet. Probably, some of the officials in the BAM are also trying to keep their seats. After all, they are selected to the “hot seats” by the states representatives.
The BAM general manager, Kenny Goh, agreed that their circuit needed to be reviewed to make it a main attraction event for the local players.
“Scheduling is a problem. Sometimes, we are put in a spot because the elite players also have commitments to play in international tournaments,” he said.
“But I agree that the participation of top players is important to maintain the stature of the circuit championships. We will look into this and work on making it a popular event on our calendar.”
The National Grand Prix Finals will be held in Johor Baru from Dec 20-23.
The poor participation certainly showed that the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) had failed in their bid to elevate the status of the national circuit even though there had been big talk about popularising the domestic championships.
If the BAM continue to waver in their stand to make the event compulsory for the best of best, the local circuit is set to suffer a natural death.
And Malaysia can forget about using the tournament as a platform to unearth new stars for the country.
Missing from the Terengganu Open were world No. 1 Lee Chong Wei, top men’s doubles pair Koo Kien Keat-Tan Boon Heong and No. 1 national women’s shuttler Wong Mew Choo.
The BAM had given Chong Wei, who wanted a break from a hectic schedule, the nod to skip the Open before the player suffered a knee injury in the Japan Open.
They also allowed Kien Keat-Boon Heong to skip it because of the duo’s commitment to sponsors, which saw them extending their stay in Tokyo for days more after the international Super Series tournament last week.
And it seems that Mew Choo’s absence is due to her injury acting up again.
Their absence failed to provide the back-up shuttlers and upcoming juniors an avenue to brush shoulders with the best in the country.
On top of that, the entries for the women’s singles in Division One was also pathetic with only seven players in the fray.
There were also 14 walkovers in the Division Two competition. The girls’ doubles and mixed doubles events had fewer than 16 entries respectively.
The limited number of local Open tournaments also reflected several state’s poor running and promotion of the sport.
The Terengganu Open was not only the second leg of the circuit but also the final stop on the calendar this year. Pahang hosted the other Open in May.
In the past, the states compete against each other to win the right to host tournaments. The states’ lack of interest could be due to poor funding, lack of facilities or the office bearers were probably too occupied in ensuring their seats in the association.
Selangor and Kuala Lumpur were the badminton powerhouses in the country. But they are currently clearing the mess as far as their administration is concerned to ensure that development of the sport is not neglected.
It seems that the BAM are unable to get some of the “sleeping states” back on their feet. Probably, some of the officials in the BAM are also trying to keep their seats. After all, they are selected to the “hot seats” by the states representatives.
The BAM general manager, Kenny Goh, agreed that their circuit needed to be reviewed to make it a main attraction event for the local players.
“Scheduling is a problem. Sometimes, we are put in a spot because the elite players also have commitments to play in international tournaments,” he said.
“But I agree that the participation of top players is important to maintain the stature of the circuit championships. We will look into this and work on making it a popular event on our calendar.”
The National Grand Prix Finals will be held in Johor Baru from Dec 20-23.
Things To consider when Choosing Their Set of Badminton
Have you been asking over and over again that sound to choose from in store for all badminton badminton, or probably what kind of transfer where the use, feathers or plastic? Well, I like to help you build the right decision with ease. Before you even contemplate until the racket and clothes to buy, ask yourself this question, “Am I taking this sport purely for fun or competitive?”
If it’s for fun, then today is what to do when choosing your badminton set. You can just buy according to supermarkets or stores multiple sports utility. You do not need to go to stores that are experts in badminton rackets as rackets do not make such high quality. The cost will be definitely able to put a hole in your wallet. Besides rackets, you also have to make shuttles for use in the game.
There are two types of craft, ie, feathers and plastic. I suggest that plastic to be used for casual play. This is because properties last longer, while ferries are required to be changed feather on several occasions as the wearing properties with ease. The disadvantage of plastic is a ferry that is heavier and you do not feel the same as a wheel with feathers. There are also several other things to ponder, such as badminton bags, shoes, tiaras, etc. These are optional elements.
Now, for those planning to play competitive badminton, I mean that to go to stores that are experts in snowshoes. I would not hesitate to help or personalized service experience in choosing a racket. Choosing a bad racket will result in wrist injuries and lack of precision, so be sure to get a racket that you feel comfortable. You may need a minimum of two rackets and one of them can act as a reserve, provided it is in a tournament. It ensures what you are buying any small detail certainly makes a difference.
In vogue the box of launch, we like a lowest amount of 2 packs of plume shuttles each generation you train as definitely disappear and proper to be untouched habitually. Plastic shuttles and can be spent, but be affirmative so as to the head is made of cork and not plastic. Also tell somebody to positively you contain a proper woo to train in. It has to be equipped with an authorized measurements of the size of the woo and a system to the correct height. Add-on items such as clothing, shoes, badminton, and special bands necessity be sold as properties not no more than offer comfort through the game, but serving them given away of the lesions.
If it’s for fun, then today is what to do when choosing your badminton set. You can just buy according to supermarkets or stores multiple sports utility. You do not need to go to stores that are experts in badminton rackets as rackets do not make such high quality. The cost will be definitely able to put a hole in your wallet. Besides rackets, you also have to make shuttles for use in the game.
There are two types of craft, ie, feathers and plastic. I suggest that plastic to be used for casual play. This is because properties last longer, while ferries are required to be changed feather on several occasions as the wearing properties with ease. The disadvantage of plastic is a ferry that is heavier and you do not feel the same as a wheel with feathers. There are also several other things to ponder, such as badminton bags, shoes, tiaras, etc. These are optional elements.
Now, for those planning to play competitive badminton, I mean that to go to stores that are experts in snowshoes. I would not hesitate to help or personalized service experience in choosing a racket. Choosing a bad racket will result in wrist injuries and lack of precision, so be sure to get a racket that you feel comfortable. You may need a minimum of two rackets and one of them can act as a reserve, provided it is in a tournament. It ensures what you are buying any small detail certainly makes a difference.
In vogue the box of launch, we like a lowest amount of 2 packs of plume shuttles each generation you train as definitely disappear and proper to be untouched habitually. Plastic shuttles and can be spent, but be affirmative so as to the head is made of cork and not plastic. Also tell somebody to positively you contain a proper woo to train in. It has to be equipped with an authorized measurements of the size of the woo and a system to the correct height. Add-on items such as clothing, shoes, badminton, and special bands necessity be sold as properties not no more than offer comfort through the game, but serving them given away of the lesions.
Monday, October 5, 2009
Minh climbs to seventh in world badminton rankings
Minh moved up thanks to the 2,820 points he earned for advancing to the semifinals of the Yonex Open Japan Super Series, which ended Sunday. He has 50,310 points in total.
He replaced Thailand’s number one player Poonsak Ponsana in the seventh spot as Ponsana was swept aside in the first round of the Tokyo tournament by the world’s number one Lee Chong Wei of Malaysia.
The only Vietnamese badminton player to enter the world’s top one hundred had climbed from ninth to eighth last week.
Minh qualified for the Super Series in England and Switzerland last year, but bowed out after the first round at both events.
However, his ranking moved from 38th to 33rd after the events, initiating his dramatic climb to 15th by the end of the year.
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Buy a badminton set as part of your workout equipment
Playing badminton is an excellent way to workout. Most physicians recommend some form of strenuous activity that will raise the heart rate for at least 30 minutes. A typical 3 game badminton match will take approximately this long. By raising your heart rate each day for a half an hour, you will be increasing your metabolism, as well as lowering your resting heart rate. Physical activity is a great way to build and tone muscles in the body, and badminton is one of the best physical activities to accomplish this! The consistent moving back and forth across the court and swinging of the badminton racket, works nearly all the muscles in your arms and legs, as well as some muscles you may not even be aware that you are using. A badminton set will be one of the least expensive additions to your workout equipment, and will likely provide the most benefits.
Friday, October 2, 2009
Badminton Newfoundland and Labrador to Focus on Developing Players
The officials of the Badminton Newfoundland and Labrador revealed that as of this moment, the highest priority of the organization is to develop its players in order to excel in tournaments, both local and international events.
In a recent annual general assembly conducted at St. John’s, Corner Brook’s John Gillam got the nod from the members to become the Western Director for the association. This will give Gillam the chance to share his badminton racket experiences as a badminton coach to the players.
Being a Level 3 Coach, Gillam was the clear choice to take the post. He’s been certified by the National Coaching Certification Program and has also undergone trainings with other international coaches. He also served as coach to both college and university levels.
Gillam revealed that one of the projects that will be implemented is the weekend coaching clinics which will be held in different locations to aid the aspiring young players to play the game better.
The program will concentrate first on intermediate or beginners with ages 12 to 16.
Badminton is already gaining popularity in this part of the world after it was cited as one of the members sports of the 2011 Canada Games. Badminton Newfoundland and Labrador set up a selection team specifically for this prestigious sporting event.
This team will discover fresh talents which can be coached for the upcoming Games.
Other officials were voted during the general assembly including those for the post of Central Director, Easter Director, Board Vice President and many more.
Disabled world champ debarred from exams
SAMBALPUR: Pramod Bhagat's joys knew no bounds after winning the world championship in badminton for the disabled in Seoul recently. But Pramod's
institute in Hirakud decided to "honour" him differently. The promising lad was debarred him from appearing in the final exams because of poor attendance.
But this setback did not dent the youth's will to excel. "I am now studying hard for next year's examination," said Pramod, who won the single standing-waist-below-class-one category beating Sub Pong of Thailand in the final of the 2009 championship hosted by the International Badminton Association for Disabled (IBAD). "I was absent from my institute for two months because I had gone to participate in a preparatory training at Angul ahead of the championship in South Korea," he added.
ITI (Hirakud) principal Nisakar Mallick confirmed that Pramod was not allowed to sit for his final year exam. "We have, however, told him to give an application so that we can reconsider his case," Mallick added.
Pramod, who has a defect on his left leg, hails from Attabira in Bargarh district. He started his career while he was 15.
Despite his disability, he continued playing badminton. His talent was discovered by the members of a club at Attabira and they encouraged him to go ahead. But financial crunch made him lose the golden chance of participating in the Israeli Open championship held in Jerusalem in 2005.
The efforts of a few generous people from the locality, led by Rabi Panda, saw him launch his international career in 2006, when he participated in the Asia Pacific games in Malaysia. "I lost in the quarter finals, but the international exposure and experience helped me a lot," Pramod said.
In the 2007 World Badminton Championship for the Disabled held in Bangkok, Pramod established his credentials in the international arena by grabbing the bronze medal in both the single and doubles categories.
He went on to win the gold in the doubles and the bronze in the singles categories in the Asia Para-Olympic held in Thailand in 2008. But the crowning moment came when he got the gold in the Seoul world championship.
Pramod's on court heroics, however, has failed to impress the district administration. "When we saw Pramod's talent, we tried to encourage him. We are grateful to everyone who helped him to become the world champion. But we are sorry to say that neither the government nor the district administration has till date come forward to reward his talent," said Rabi Panda, senior member of Players' Club at Attabira.
Hailing from a poor family, Pramod is one among six brother and sisters. He has shouldered the responsibility of the family ever since the death of his father two years ago.
"He is a jewel of Orissa. The government should provide a scholarship to him. The OCA has provided Rs 25,000 to him on our request. He would bring more gold to the country if he gets proper financial assistance and promotion," Sambalpur sport association general secretary Sabbir Hussein said.
institute in Hirakud decided to "honour" him differently. The promising lad was debarred him from appearing in the final exams because of poor attendance.
But this setback did not dent the youth's will to excel. "I am now studying hard for next year's examination," said Pramod, who won the single standing-waist-below-class-one category beating Sub Pong of Thailand in the final of the 2009 championship hosted by the International Badminton Association for Disabled (IBAD). "I was absent from my institute for two months because I had gone to participate in a preparatory training at Angul ahead of the championship in South Korea," he added.
ITI (Hirakud) principal Nisakar Mallick confirmed that Pramod was not allowed to sit for his final year exam. "We have, however, told him to give an application so that we can reconsider his case," Mallick added.
Pramod, who has a defect on his left leg, hails from Attabira in Bargarh district. He started his career while he was 15.
Despite his disability, he continued playing badminton. His talent was discovered by the members of a club at Attabira and they encouraged him to go ahead. But financial crunch made him lose the golden chance of participating in the Israeli Open championship held in Jerusalem in 2005.
The efforts of a few generous people from the locality, led by Rabi Panda, saw him launch his international career in 2006, when he participated in the Asia Pacific games in Malaysia. "I lost in the quarter finals, but the international exposure and experience helped me a lot," Pramod said.
In the 2007 World Badminton Championship for the Disabled held in Bangkok, Pramod established his credentials in the international arena by grabbing the bronze medal in both the single and doubles categories.
He went on to win the gold in the doubles and the bronze in the singles categories in the Asia Para-Olympic held in Thailand in 2008. But the crowning moment came when he got the gold in the Seoul world championship.
Pramod's on court heroics, however, has failed to impress the district administration. "When we saw Pramod's talent, we tried to encourage him. We are grateful to everyone who helped him to become the world champion. But we are sorry to say that neither the government nor the district administration has till date come forward to reward his talent," said Rabi Panda, senior member of Players' Club at Attabira.
Hailing from a poor family, Pramod is one among six brother and sisters. He has shouldered the responsibility of the family ever since the death of his father two years ago.
"He is a jewel of Orissa. The government should provide a scholarship to him. The OCA has provided Rs 25,000 to him on our request. He would bring more gold to the country if he gets proper financial assistance and promotion," Sambalpur sport association general secretary Sabbir Hussein said.
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Swiss Open Super Series 2009 Results: Classic finals
52 minutes after they started what can be called as a modern classic encounter, Lee Chong Wei, MAS, had beaten Lin Dan, CHN, in straight games 21-16, 21-16. It was number 1 and 2 of the event meeting in the 2009 WBSO final, and judging by reaction from the numerous crowd they most definitely liked what they saw! And how could they not!
The Women's Singles was a clash between two young Chinese players, Yanjiao Jiang and Yihan Wang. Yihan Wang came out on top after nearly one hours play - 59 minutes to be exact! 21-17, 17-21, 21-13 Yanjiao Jiang have been on the international scene almost a couple of years now while it's the first year Yihan Wang really has made herself known to the World.
They went all the way in the Mixed doubles, Zheng Bo/Ma Jin, CHN, when they Sunday won their first Super Series by beating the number 2 seed Lee Yong Dae/Lee Hyo Jung, KOR, in straight games. Throughout the event the Chinese pairing have shown positive badminton and enjoyment on court and it is well deserved that they made it to the top.
There was not any doubt who was to come out on top in the Women's doubles when Du Jing/Yu Yang, CHN, seeded 4 was up against number 3 seeded Lee Hyo Jung/Lee Kyung Won, KOR. The Chinese won in two games 21-11,21-12
The 2nd and 3rd seeds met in the Men's Doubles final! That was a sure win for the Malaysians who was just pushing and pushing for those vital points.... even lying down they managed to scoopthe shuttle over the net, sometimes even making winners! Boe/Mogensen seemed to have used up all of their energy yesterday in the Semi final, having said that it was an incredible match with a lot of throwing themselves on court, simply selling themselves at the highest price....!! Malaysia won in straight games!
The Women's Singles was a clash between two young Chinese players, Yanjiao Jiang and Yihan Wang. Yihan Wang came out on top after nearly one hours play - 59 minutes to be exact! 21-17, 17-21, 21-13 Yanjiao Jiang have been on the international scene almost a couple of years now while it's the first year Yihan Wang really has made herself known to the World.
They went all the way in the Mixed doubles, Zheng Bo/Ma Jin, CHN, when they Sunday won their first Super Series by beating the number 2 seed Lee Yong Dae/Lee Hyo Jung, KOR, in straight games. Throughout the event the Chinese pairing have shown positive badminton and enjoyment on court and it is well deserved that they made it to the top.
There was not any doubt who was to come out on top in the Women's doubles when Du Jing/Yu Yang, CHN, seeded 4 was up against number 3 seeded Lee Hyo Jung/Lee Kyung Won, KOR. The Chinese won in two games 21-11,21-12
The 2nd and 3rd seeds met in the Men's Doubles final! That was a sure win for the Malaysians who was just pushing and pushing for those vital points.... even lying down they managed to scoopthe shuttle over the net, sometimes even making winners! Boe/Mogensen seemed to have used up all of their energy yesterday in the Semi final, having said that it was an incredible match with a lot of throwing themselves on court, simply selling themselves at the highest price....!! Malaysia won in straight games!
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Badminton: Khim Wah aims to impress to keep partnership alive
KUALA LUMPUR: National back-up doubles shuttler Lim Khim Wah will go all out to save his partnership with Chan Peng Soon by doing well in back-to-back tournaments in Terengganu and Vietnam.
The Terengganu Open begins today and the Grand Prix Gold event in Ho Chi Minh City will be held next week.
Although Khim Wah-Peng Soon have been named as the third ranked pair for the Laos SEA Games behind Koo Kien Keat-Tan Boong Heong and Mohd Fairuzizuan Mohd Tazari-Mohd Zakry Abdul Latif, their future together is not assured.
Break-up?: Lim Khim Wah (front) and Chan Peng Soon could go separate ways.
Coach Pang Cheh Chang said that they had until the end of October to decide on whether to split or retain the partnership.
The fate of five other pairs – Hoon Thien How-Ong Soon Hock, Mak Hee Chun-Tan Wee Kiong, Vountus Indra Mawan-Goh Wei Shem, Teo Kok Siang-Mohd Lutfi Zaim Abdul Khalid and Mohd Razif Abdul Latif-Khoo Chung Chiat – will also be known by then.
Cheh Chang added that the pairs they formed after the two tournaments would be retained for the whole of next year.
“The coach is looking for a good results from us, especially in the Vietnam Open,” said Khim Wah yesterday.
“We remain as a pair if we reach the semi-finals. It is a good challenge and it will motivate us to do even better.
“I have had three different partners and was also without one for some time. Now I want to continue seeking my badminton fortunes with Peng Soon.”
Khim Wah-Peng Soon became the first back-up pair from the current batch to win an international Open tournament – in Thailand in July. They defeated former national pair Choong Tan Fook-Lee Wan Wah in the final.
In the Terengganu Open, their biggest stumbling block will be second seeds Fairuzizuan-Zakry following the withdrawal of top seeds Kien Keat-Boon Heong.
“The absence of Koo-Tan will not make a big difference to us. Our first real test will still be against Fairuzizuan-Zakry as early as the second round. We will give our best,” said Khim Wah.
“A good showing in either the Terengganu Open or Vietnam Open will also be a big boost for us ahead of our first outing in the SEA Games. In Laos, we will be more than happy if we get to chance to play in the team event.”
For the Terengganu Open, the pairs in the same half of the draw as Fairuzizuan-Zakry and Khim Wah-Peng Soon are Thien How-Soon Hock, Razif-Chung Chiat and former national pair Chan Chong Ming-Chew Choong Eng.
In the absence of Koo-Tan, veterans Tan Fook-Wan Wah are the favourites to reach the final from the other half of the draw, which also has Hee Chun-Wee Kiong and Wei Shem-Vountus.
Meanwhile, it was also confirmed at the team managers’ meeting yesterday that women’s singles shuttler Wong Mew Choo has withdrawn because of injury.
In the men’s singles, Mohd Hafiz Hashim is the favourite to win the title in the absence of world No. 1 Lee Chong Wei, who is recovering from a knee injury.
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP BADMINTON
Nagpur: Nikhil Kanetkar won his first state title in 1998 when, as a 19-year old, he defeated Rajeev Bagga in the final. And on a memorable Sunday afternoon, this man from Pune, who is now 30, won his second state title with a masterly performance against the 25-year old Nigel D’Sa of Greater Mumbai.
Of course, his eleven year drought of winning another state title was mainly because, as a distinguished employee of Indian Oil, he had to play for them for a good ten years. During that period Kanterkar, who is now based in Bangalore, got better and better as a player and even earned the distinction of representing India in the 2004 Athens Olympics.
Now that he is no more burdened with the responsibility of playing for his employers, Kanetkar returned to the state circuit much experienced, much fitter and more hungry to win.
After he had given some badminton lessons to the young and athletic third seed, Eshan Naqvi, in the semifinals, the top seeded Kanterkar was up against the fifth seed Nigel D’Sa who had put out the fourth seed Prashant Bahatre and second seed Manish Rawat on way to the final. However, when it came to the crunch, Kanetkar simply had too much skill, class and experience for his young opponent whom he tamed in straight games winning 22-20, 21-9.
“It gives me a very good
feeling,” Kanetkar told TOI. “It is great to have won the tournament because that is what you look to do every time you enter an event.”
Much like Nikhil Kanetkar, his Pune colleague Sampada Sahasrabuddhe too lived up to her top billing as she stopped her unseeded Mumbai Suburban rival Sonal More 21-16, 21-19. This was the third state title for the 22-year-old Sampada, an M. Com Part II student.
The 23-year old Sonal, who was at her brilliant best in the semifinals against Arundhati Pantawne, found the going tough against the left-handed Sampada who outthought and outduelled her with enough skill and deception.
Of course, his eleven year drought of winning another state title was mainly because, as a distinguished employee of Indian Oil, he had to play for them for a good ten years. During that period Kanterkar, who is now based in Bangalore, got better and better as a player and even earned the distinction of representing India in the 2004 Athens Olympics.
Now that he is no more burdened with the responsibility of playing for his employers, Kanetkar returned to the state circuit much experienced, much fitter and more hungry to win.
After he had given some badminton lessons to the young and athletic third seed, Eshan Naqvi, in the semifinals, the top seeded Kanterkar was up against the fifth seed Nigel D’Sa who had put out the fourth seed Prashant Bahatre and second seed Manish Rawat on way to the final. However, when it came to the crunch, Kanetkar simply had too much skill, class and experience for his young opponent whom he tamed in straight games winning 22-20, 21-9.
“It gives me a very good
feeling,” Kanetkar told TOI. “It is great to have won the tournament because that is what you look to do every time you enter an event.”
Much like Nikhil Kanetkar, his Pune colleague Sampada Sahasrabuddhe too lived up to her top billing as she stopped her unseeded Mumbai Suburban rival Sonal More 21-16, 21-19. This was the third state title for the 22-year-old Sampada, an M. Com Part II student.
The 23-year old Sonal, who was at her brilliant best in the semifinals against Arundhati Pantawne, found the going tough against the left-handed Sampada who outthought and outduelled her with enough skill and deception.
Monday, September 28, 2009
Picking Up Badminton As A Regular Sport
It's been great fun picking up badminton as a regular sport. Despite everyone's busy life, we do try to play as regularly as we can and I can't wait for the next one!
I think, if I had been more active in sports during highschool, I would not be this klutzy with poor foot coordination! And not to be perasaan (be vain), but I think I had possible potential to excel in sports. Oh well. That's the past and you know how we can't change the past but only dream about it.
Or rather live in the present and work towards the future. =)
I did contemplate signing up for some training but with my impending unemployment, I shall stick to the current weekly sessions first (it was more of me being freaked out seeing the trainees getting tortured last badminton session). With the help of my fellow badminton kakis, I do see a slight improvement with each session.
First lesson, I had to be vigilant with my stance and had to constantly remind myself to keep my racket up. Pairing up with my aunty was grueling in some sense and boy was she fierce! As the sessions progressed, I now know more about positioning, a bit on footwork (which I still need to improve on), NOT blocking my partner's line of vision and to MOVE!
I tend to just stay stuck in a spot than run.
Badminton sessions not only gives me my weekly exercise (and hopefully burn up ALL my fats!), I also get to widen my social network and meet new people as DanSan and Gill intro their friends.
Despite the after effects of badminton- butt aches and muscle aches, I can't wait for the next badminton session!!
I think, if I had been more active in sports during highschool, I would not be this klutzy with poor foot coordination! And not to be perasaan (be vain), but I think I had possible potential to excel in sports. Oh well. That's the past and you know how we can't change the past but only dream about it.
Or rather live in the present and work towards the future. =)
I did contemplate signing up for some training but with my impending unemployment, I shall stick to the current weekly sessions first (it was more of me being freaked out seeing the trainees getting tortured last badminton session). With the help of my fellow badminton kakis, I do see a slight improvement with each session.
First lesson, I had to be vigilant with my stance and had to constantly remind myself to keep my racket up. Pairing up with my aunty was grueling in some sense and boy was she fierce! As the sessions progressed, I now know more about positioning, a bit on footwork (which I still need to improve on), NOT blocking my partner's line of vision and to MOVE!
I tend to just stay stuck in a spot than run.
Badminton sessions not only gives me my weekly exercise (and hopefully burn up ALL my fats!), I also get to widen my social network and meet new people as DanSan and Gill intro their friends.
Despite the after effects of badminton- butt aches and muscle aches, I can't wait for the next badminton session!!
Sunday, September 27, 2009
The best way to train for badminton
Badminton is a fast-paced game filled with quick movements and even quicker thinking. When deciding how to train for badminton, one must consider what areas of the game are the most important. Also, examine the workout plans of other similar sports such as tennis, and racquetball. These can help expose similar areas that you should consider when beginning your training regiment. All of these sports require great footwork, and excellent hand-eye coordination. By combining simple footwork drills and coordination drills, you will be better able to improve your skill in badminton, and other sports as well. Before starting any type of physical training you should consider contacting your physician to ensure that you are healthy enough to begin training. In all of these drills the focus should be to build skills, while building the level of physical conditioning. Jogging, and sprints can be simple ways to help in the area of conditioning. As well as bike riding and walking can be very simple ways to start training for sports such as badminton. The ability to maintain your level of physical conditioning, and react quickly can be the deciding factor in becoming a good player or a great player.
Footwork
Footwork may be the one area in all of sports where an athlete can easily increase their skills. Although, it does require a fair amount of work, it is an area that can be improved easily, and at little to no cost. One drill that can be easily set up is the Z' drill. In this drill the person begins by shuffling to their left to a designated place. Then you shuffle at an angle to the next position, then shuffle sideways to the left to complete the Z' formation. This drill can be segmented out in sections of five or ten yards apiece. Another simple drill can be formed by boxing out in area with cones, or any other type of marker. This drill requires the simple motion of shuffling in a box formation. By maintaining a low, active stance, you begin by running ahead, shuffling to the right, running backwards, than finish by shuffling to the left. This drill can be inverted to the other side as well. While working on these types of drills, it provides the function of building up the cardiovascular portion of the training. One drill that can also be helpful is using the ladder. In this drill there is a piece of equipment that is sectioned out to look like a ladder. It is laid on the ground and requires the participant to run through the ladder touching their feet in between each rung of the ladder. There are some different variations in drills that can be done with this piece of equipment. A training ladder can cost anywhere from $10-$30 dollars, but with some creativity a similar training tool can be made from at-home objects.
Hand-eye coordination
Coordination is one of the major determining factors in how effective a person will be when playing sports. The idea of the Natural athlete may be one explanation for high levels of coordination, however, this is another area where a person can develop and improve their skills through work. Some basic things such as participation in other sports, working with both hands, and even playing video games can help improve your coordination skills. The best way to develop skills is by participating in multiple sports. Playing sports such as tennis, racquetball, and even catch with a baseball or football, can greatly increase a person's coordination. While doing these different sports the focus should be on working both your dominant, and non-dominant hands. A simple way to practice this is by lightly throwing a tennis ball against a brick or cement wall. By tossing the ball and catching it with both hands, you can greatly improve your coordination with both the left and right hand.
Footwork
Footwork may be the one area in all of sports where an athlete can easily increase their skills. Although, it does require a fair amount of work, it is an area that can be improved easily, and at little to no cost. One drill that can be easily set up is the Z' drill. In this drill the person begins by shuffling to their left to a designated place. Then you shuffle at an angle to the next position, then shuffle sideways to the left to complete the Z' formation. This drill can be segmented out in sections of five or ten yards apiece. Another simple drill can be formed by boxing out in area with cones, or any other type of marker. This drill requires the simple motion of shuffling in a box formation. By maintaining a low, active stance, you begin by running ahead, shuffling to the right, running backwards, than finish by shuffling to the left. This drill can be inverted to the other side as well. While working on these types of drills, it provides the function of building up the cardiovascular portion of the training. One drill that can also be helpful is using the ladder. In this drill there is a piece of equipment that is sectioned out to look like a ladder. It is laid on the ground and requires the participant to run through the ladder touching their feet in between each rung of the ladder. There are some different variations in drills that can be done with this piece of equipment. A training ladder can cost anywhere from $10-$30 dollars, but with some creativity a similar training tool can be made from at-home objects.
Hand-eye coordination
Coordination is one of the major determining factors in how effective a person will be when playing sports. The idea of the Natural athlete may be one explanation for high levels of coordination, however, this is another area where a person can develop and improve their skills through work. Some basic things such as participation in other sports, working with both hands, and even playing video games can help improve your coordination skills. The best way to develop skills is by participating in multiple sports. Playing sports such as tennis, racquetball, and even catch with a baseball or football, can greatly increase a person's coordination. While doing these different sports the focus should be on working both your dominant, and non-dominant hands. A simple way to practice this is by lightly throwing a tennis ball against a brick or cement wall. By tossing the ball and catching it with both hands, you can greatly improve your coordination with both the left and right hand.
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