Badminton Super Series in Malaysia : Indonesian Shuttlers Start 0-2
Taufik Hidayat didn?t have a good feeling about his group-stage draw.
His instincts were proven right on Wednesday, after the former world champion crumbled in the clutch and lost in two sets to Bao Chunlai of China in their opening match at the season-ending Super Series Masters Finals in Johor Baru, Malaysia.
Down one set and just a point shy of extending the match to a deciding third set, Taufik instead saw Bao string together four consecutive points en route to a 21-18, 26-24 victory at Bandaraya Indoor Stadium.
Indonesia went 0-2 on the day after Alvent Yulianto Chandra and Hendra Aprida Gunawan dropped a 21-16, 21-18 decision to Carsten Mogensen and Mathias Boe of Denmark in men?s doubles action.
Taufik, ranked No. 9 in the world and seeded fifth in the tournament, was ahead 20-17 in the second set, but Bao, the No. 4 seed, stepped up his pace, leaving Indonesia?s lone singles bet shaking his head after the 45-minute match.
?That was bad, really bad, letting the opponent catch up like that,? Taufik, 28, said. ?I was rushing to end the set. I did my best to win, but I still lost in the end.?
Taufik?s headaches aren?t likely to end soon. His next match is against world No. 1 Lee Chong Wei of Malaysia, who has beaten Taufik three times this season.
Another loss would prove disastrous to Taufik?s chances of advancing. Only the top two players in each of the two groups will progress to the semifinals.
?I have to admit that playing in [Group A] is hard,? Taufik said. ?But I believe there?s always a chance. Of course I have to beat Lee, and if I can?t do that, then I?m heading home early.?
Taufik is searching for his first Super Series title of the year, his first season after leaving the Indonesian national team. His best performances were runner-up finishes in Indonesia, Japan and France.
Two other matches featuring Indonesian shuttlers finished after press time on Wednesday.
Rian Sukmawan and Yonathan Suryatama Dasuki were up against Xu Chen and Guo Zhendong of China in men?s doubles, while the mixed doubles tandem of Hendra and Vita Marissa were scheduled to play Songphon Anugritayawon and Kunchala Voravichitchaikul of Thailand.
In other results, men?s No. 2 seed Peter Hoeg Gade cruised to an easy 21-12, 21-15 victory over fellow Dane Jan O Jorgensen in Group B.
?It is a good start for me,? Gade said. ?I used my mental strength to overcome Jorgensen, who has improved tremendously over the last few months.?
Meanwhile, in men?s doubles, the Malaysian pair of Mohd Fairuzizuan Mohd Tazari and Mohd Zakry Abdul Latif put on a strong performance in beating countrymen Koo Kien Keat and Tan Boon Heong 21-15, 21-17.
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Thursday, December 3, 2009
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Lin Dan offers his own clothing line
SHANGHAI: Lin Dan?s reputation in the world of badminton is unquestionable.
And riding on his greatness in the sport, Li Ning sports apparel company, which sponsors the Chinese national badminton team, has launched a series of fashion apparel dedicated to him.
Lin Dan easily claimed the men?s singles crown.
Lin Dan Rebel Collection, which features street style fashion clothing worn by the superstar, will hit Li Ning stores soon.
?We don?t want this new series of fashion wear to be too associated with Lin Dan on court. It?s targeted for those who love Lin Dan and the public so that they can choose to wear these casual clothes,? said Lin Dan after winning the China Open title here yesterday.
The defending champion won his fourth Super Series tournament of the year with a convincing 21-12, 21-12 win over Denmark?s Jan O Jorgensen.
Lin Dan added that he was providing Li Ning designers with his feedback on how to make the designs for the new products more appealing.
?It?s good to have communication with these good designers. We are after all young people and have different thoughts and ideas on the products,? said Lin Dan, who had worn the new black jacket with a silver LD logo on it during the tournament.
However, the Olympic and three-time world champion said that his job was still a badminton player and not a celebrity.
And riding on his greatness in the sport, Li Ning sports apparel company, which sponsors the Chinese national badminton team, has launched a series of fashion apparel dedicated to him.
Lin Dan easily claimed the men?s singles crown.
Lin Dan Rebel Collection, which features street style fashion clothing worn by the superstar, will hit Li Ning stores soon.
?We don?t want this new series of fashion wear to be too associated with Lin Dan on court. It?s targeted for those who love Lin Dan and the public so that they can choose to wear these casual clothes,? said Lin Dan after winning the China Open title here yesterday.
The defending champion won his fourth Super Series tournament of the year with a convincing 21-12, 21-12 win over Denmark?s Jan O Jorgensen.
Lin Dan added that he was providing Li Ning designers with his feedback on how to make the designs for the new products more appealing.
?It?s good to have communication with these good designers. We are after all young people and have different thoughts and ideas on the products,? said Lin Dan, who had worn the new black jacket with a silver LD logo on it during the tournament.
However, the Olympic and three-time world champion said that his job was still a badminton player and not a celebrity.
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Jorgensen enters China Open badminton final with luck
SHANGHAI, China, Nov. 21 (Xinhua) -- Denmark's world No. 16 Jan Jorgensen disappointed Chinese spectators to edge out fourth seeded Chen Jin of China 11-21, 21-18, 22-20, securing the chance to the final at the China Open badminton here on Saturday.
Chen's injury became the decisive element in today's match.
Chen started the match with a perfect form, establishing an early lead to win the first set 21-11.
Jorgensen, who defeated world No. 1 Lee Chong Wei of Malaysia in the first round, managed to recover in the second set, while Chen delivered a stable performance to get a 16-12 lead. However, Jorgensen began to catch up afterwards, leveling the score 17-17 and won the second set 21-18.
In the third set, Chen led by 16-12 again, and was leveled again. Chen suffered from injury when the score got to 16-15. Though Chen strived to knock down two powerful attacks, he could not even jump up after that. Jorgensen took the chance to seal the victory 22-20, entering China Open badminton final.
Jorgensen admitted that he had some luck to win the match.
"It was tough to play before he got the injury. In the beginning I was struggling a little bit, and he was able to play long rallies," Said Jorgensen after the match.
"He was playing very confident at the first set, but he got injury and I was trying to play longer rallies, and it worked out."
"Tomorrow, probably Lin Dan, the best badminton player ever. I am just proud to be in the final. I've never played Lin Dan before. I will do everything I can and it will be amazing."
Chen spared no effort to battle against his injury, but he failed at last.
"I didn't grab the chance in the second set, and then I was troubled by the injury. I don't want to say too much of my injury, losing is losing. I tried my best. That's the most important point."
Jorgensen will probably meet China's world No.2 Lin Dan in the final.
Chen's injury became the decisive element in today's match.
Chen started the match with a perfect form, establishing an early lead to win the first set 21-11.
Jorgensen, who defeated world No. 1 Lee Chong Wei of Malaysia in the first round, managed to recover in the second set, while Chen delivered a stable performance to get a 16-12 lead. However, Jorgensen began to catch up afterwards, leveling the score 17-17 and won the second set 21-18.
In the third set, Chen led by 16-12 again, and was leveled again. Chen suffered from injury when the score got to 16-15. Though Chen strived to knock down two powerful attacks, he could not even jump up after that. Jorgensen took the chance to seal the victory 22-20, entering China Open badminton final.
Jorgensen admitted that he had some luck to win the match.
"It was tough to play before he got the injury. In the beginning I was struggling a little bit, and he was able to play long rallies," Said Jorgensen after the match.
"He was playing very confident at the first set, but he got injury and I was trying to play longer rallies, and it worked out."
"Tomorrow, probably Lin Dan, the best badminton player ever. I am just proud to be in the final. I've never played Lin Dan before. I will do everything I can and it will be amazing."
Chen spared no effort to battle against his injury, but he failed at last.
"I didn't grab the chance in the second set, and then I was troubled by the injury. I don't want to say too much of my injury, losing is losing. I tried my best. That's the most important point."
Jorgensen will probably meet China's world No.2 Lin Dan in the final.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Indonesia Badminton Duo Liliyana, Nova Shuffled in Shanghai
Indonesia Badminton Duo Liliyana, Nova Shuffled in Shanghai
Liliyana Natsir?s on-again, off-again quest for a new mixed doubles partner renews this week at the China Open Super Series.
Her longtime partner, 32-year-old Nova Widianto, has repeatedly said he is too old to compete at the highest level and asked the Indonesian Badminton Association (PBSI) to find another partner for Liliyana.
After reaching the Taiwan Gold Grand Prix quarterfinals with Muhammad Rijal in August, Liliyana will team up with Devin Lahardi Fitriawan for the Super Series season finale, which begins today in Shanghai.
Liliyana and Nova have been together since 2004 and became one of the best mixed doubles teams in the world. Together they won 14 tournaments, including world championship titles in 2005 and 2007.
National team mixed doubles coach Richard Mainaky acknowledged Nova?s age has been slowing the duo down his year, though they still won Super Series championships in Malaysia and France. They lost in the finals of the Hong Kong Super Series and the world championship.
?Devin and Liliyana have been showing good improvement as a pair during practices in the national training camp. I think Liliyana will not find a big problem playing with Devin because he plays almost like Nova, a playmaker with complete skills,? Richard told the Jakarta Globe on Monday.
?I don?t want to put too much pressure on them in their first outing. I just want to see how good they can play in China.?
Nova and Liliyana lost 22-20, 21-16 to Poland?s Robert Mateusiak and Nadiezda Kostiuczyk in Sunday?s final at Queen Elizabeth Stadium in Hong Kong.
A day after the final, Nova went straight home for reconditioning before rejoining Liliyana at the Southeast Asian Games in Laos and the Super Series Masters Finals in Johor Baru, Malaysia, next month.
?If I push [Nova] to play in China, I?m afraid he wouldn?t play at his best in the SEA Games,? Richard said. ?I?m very proud of his performances throughout the year. I think he has shown a stable performance for a player at his age.?
Devin and Liliyana will likely have an easy first-round encounter in Shanghai as they meet New Zealand?s Henry Tam and Donna Haliday.
Indonesian youngsters Fran Kurniawan and Pia Zebadiah Bernadet have a tough opener against mixed doubles top seeds Lee Yong Dae and Lee Hyo Jung of South Korea. However, Fran and Pia ousted the Koreans in the second round in Hong Kong last week.
Markis Kido and Hendra Setiawan hope to bounce back from their poor showing in Hong Kong, where they lost in the quarterfinals. The men?s doubles No. 3 seeds open with China?s Chai Biao and Zhang Nan.
Their half of the draw also features an all-Indonesian opener between sixth seeds Alvent Yulianto Chandra and Hendra Aprida Gunawan, and unseeded Bona Septano and Muhammad Ahsan. In addition, Rian Sukmawan and Yonathan Suryatama Dasuki face Malaysia?s Choong Tan Fook and Lee Wan Wah.
Third-seeded Taufik Hidayat and No. 8 seed Sony Dwi Kuncoro begin their final chance to win a Super Series title this year against China?s Du Pengyu and Andrew Smith of England, respectively. No. 7 seed Simon Santoso opens against Kenichi Tago of Japan.
Liliyana Natsir?s on-again, off-again quest for a new mixed doubles partner renews this week at the China Open Super Series.
Her longtime partner, 32-year-old Nova Widianto, has repeatedly said he is too old to compete at the highest level and asked the Indonesian Badminton Association (PBSI) to find another partner for Liliyana.
After reaching the Taiwan Gold Grand Prix quarterfinals with Muhammad Rijal in August, Liliyana will team up with Devin Lahardi Fitriawan for the Super Series season finale, which begins today in Shanghai.
Liliyana and Nova have been together since 2004 and became one of the best mixed doubles teams in the world. Together they won 14 tournaments, including world championship titles in 2005 and 2007.
National team mixed doubles coach Richard Mainaky acknowledged Nova?s age has been slowing the duo down his year, though they still won Super Series championships in Malaysia and France. They lost in the finals of the Hong Kong Super Series and the world championship.
?Devin and Liliyana have been showing good improvement as a pair during practices in the national training camp. I think Liliyana will not find a big problem playing with Devin because he plays almost like Nova, a playmaker with complete skills,? Richard told the Jakarta Globe on Monday.
?I don?t want to put too much pressure on them in their first outing. I just want to see how good they can play in China.?
Nova and Liliyana lost 22-20, 21-16 to Poland?s Robert Mateusiak and Nadiezda Kostiuczyk in Sunday?s final at Queen Elizabeth Stadium in Hong Kong.
A day after the final, Nova went straight home for reconditioning before rejoining Liliyana at the Southeast Asian Games in Laos and the Super Series Masters Finals in Johor Baru, Malaysia, next month.
?If I push [Nova] to play in China, I?m afraid he wouldn?t play at his best in the SEA Games,? Richard said. ?I?m very proud of his performances throughout the year. I think he has shown a stable performance for a player at his age.?
Devin and Liliyana will likely have an easy first-round encounter in Shanghai as they meet New Zealand?s Henry Tam and Donna Haliday.
Indonesian youngsters Fran Kurniawan and Pia Zebadiah Bernadet have a tough opener against mixed doubles top seeds Lee Yong Dae and Lee Hyo Jung of South Korea. However, Fran and Pia ousted the Koreans in the second round in Hong Kong last week.
Markis Kido and Hendra Setiawan hope to bounce back from their poor showing in Hong Kong, where they lost in the quarterfinals. The men?s doubles No. 3 seeds open with China?s Chai Biao and Zhang Nan.
Their half of the draw also features an all-Indonesian opener between sixth seeds Alvent Yulianto Chandra and Hendra Aprida Gunawan, and unseeded Bona Septano and Muhammad Ahsan. In addition, Rian Sukmawan and Yonathan Suryatama Dasuki face Malaysia?s Choong Tan Fook and Lee Wan Wah.
Third-seeded Taufik Hidayat and No. 8 seed Sony Dwi Kuncoro begin their final chance to win a Super Series title this year against China?s Du Pengyu and Andrew Smith of England, respectively. No. 7 seed Simon Santoso opens against Kenichi Tago of Japan.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Find Out Racquet use By Lin Dan
Lin Dan - born October 14, 1983 in Longyan, Fujian is a dominant Chinese badminton player of Hakka ancestry. He has been nicknamed "Super Dan" by his fans. Lin won the men's singles gold medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics. He is the only player in badminton history to have won three singles world championship titles having done so consecutively in 2006, 2007, and 2009.
Lin became one of the dominant players of men's singles, winning nine top tier international championships between 2002 and 2004. In a surprise loss, he was eliminated as the no.1 seed in the first round of the badminton men's singles in the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens. However, he has continued his dominance in international tournaments and has been continuously ranked number one in the world since early 2004, except for a very brief period of time in 2006 when Lee Chong Wei of Malaysia overtook him.
The Yonex MP 99
It is reported also that racquet use by Lin is Yonex MP 99.
Among the tournaments Lin Dan have won are the All-England Open (2004, 2006, 2007 and 2009), the BWF World Championships (2006, 2007 and 2009), and the Olympic Games (2008). He has helped China win three consecutive Thomas Cup (men's world team) championships in 2004, 2006, and 2008 and has also been a major contributor to Chinese teams which won the Sudirman Cup (combined men's and women's team championship) in 2005, 2007 and 2009.
Rules for Playing Badminton
Before we jump into badminton court, better to know the rules of playing it.
Badminton is a great outdoor sport. Knowing the rules keeps the game entertaining and sets all players on an equal footing.
Starting
After a toss to decide who starts, the serving player stands on the right side of his court and serves diagonally. If playing doubles, the players stand on both sides, but the right side player still serves to the right.
Scoring
The team serving can score. When the opposing side drops the shuttle or sends it out of play, the serving team scores. If the serving team does either, it passes the right to serve to the other team. After the first point, the serve moves to the left; serving switches with each score.
Match Point
Matches are best of three. For doubles or men's singles, the individual games end at the first to 15. Official rules for women's singles end at 11 points. If both players have 14 or 10 points, the first team to reach that chooses whether to continue to 15 or 11, or "set" the game at 17 or 13 points.
Faults and Lets
A fault occurs when players break the rules: Crossing the net, leaving the field of play or other general misconduct. After a fault, the right to serve passes to the opponents. A "let" exists for anything unforeseen by the rules. At that point, an umpire or the players can make a decision on what to do.
End of Rounds
At the end of a round, the teams cross the net and trade. If the game reaches the third round, the teams switch at the middle point (six or eight points, depending on the round's ending score).
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