Badminton Videos and News » Badminton News http://www.badmintonfreak.com Badminton Videos and News at your fingertips Mon, 21 Nov 2011 09:56:17 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Thomas Cup – Malaysia lost 2-3 to Japan http://www.badmintonfreak.com/2010/05/thomas-cup-malaysia-lost-2-3-to-japan/ http://www.badmintonfreak.com/2010/05/thomas-cup-malaysia-lost-2-3-to-japan/#comments Wed, 12 May 2010 00:29:16 +0000 jason http://www.badmintonfreak.com/?p=1900 What more can i say? Malaysia had a great start when Lee Chong Wei and Koo Kien Keat-Tan Boon Heong gave Malaysia a 2-0 lead.

After that Malaysia went crashing loosing the next 3 matches. Wong Choong Hann, Mohd Fairuzizuan Mohd Tazari-Mohd Zakry Abdul Latif and Hafiz Hashim went down to Japanese opponents.

Once again, Hafiz Hashim has let Malaysia down. Anyway credits to Japan for playing well and stunned the Malaysians in front of their partisan crowd.

Malaysia is drawn to meet Denmark and i foresee another sad ending for Malaysia in front of their home fans at the quarter finals tie.

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Australia gave Denmark a scare of their lives. Australia went down fighting 2-3.

Uber Cup Results :-

Malaysia 5-0 USA
Denmark 3-2 Australia
Russia 4-1 Germany
India 5-0 South Africa

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Day 2 Thomas Cup results :-

South Korea 5-0 Peru
Japan 5-0 Nigeria
Germany 4-1 Poland
Indonesia 4-1 India

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]]> http://www.badmintonfreak.com/2010/05/thomas-cup-day-2-results/feed/ 0 Uber Cup 2010 – Day 1 Results http://www.badmintonfreak.com/2010/05/uber-cup-2010-day-1-results/ http://www.badmintonfreak.com/2010/05/uber-cup-2010-day-1-results/#comments Mon, 10 May 2010 13:08:16 +0000 jason http://www.badmintonfreak.com/?p=1886 We wouldn’t be expecting any other countries to win the Uber Cup except for China. Below are the 1st day results of the Uber Cup 2010 badminton championships in Kuala Lumpur :-

China 5-0 USA
Indonesia 5-0 Australia
Japan 4-1 Germany
South Korea 5-0 South Africa

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]]> http://www.badmintonfreak.com/2010/05/uber-cup-2010-day-1-results/feed/ 0 Thomas Cup 2010 – Day 1 Results http://www.badmintonfreak.com/2010/05/thomas-cup-2010-day-1-results/ http://www.badmintonfreak.com/2010/05/thomas-cup-2010-day-1-results/#comments Mon, 10 May 2010 12:59:42 +0000 jason http://www.badmintonfreak.com/?p=1882 Thomas Cup 2010 which is hosted in Malaysia begins! Not many surprises in the Day 1 results but the only setback for the day is the absence of team Nigeria from the tournament.

Host nation Malaysia suppose to play with Nigeria in their opening tie. With Nigeria’s absence Malaysia had a walkover win which is 5-0.

Below are the results for the first day of the Thomas Cup 2010 :-

China 5-0 Peru
Malaysia 5-0 Nigeria
Denmark 5-0 Poland
Indonesia 5-0 Australia

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]]> http://www.badmintonfreak.com/2010/05/thomas-cup-2010-day-1-results/feed/ 0 Thomas Cup – Who is your pick for 2010? http://www.badmintonfreak.com/2010/05/thomas-cup-who-is-your-pick-for-2010/ http://www.badmintonfreak.com/2010/05/thomas-cup-who-is-your-pick-for-2010/#comments Sat, 08 May 2010 02:14:18 +0000 jason http://www.badmintonfreak.com/?p=1879 From my humble point of view, my home country, Malaysia, will not have a bright chance to carry the cup that they last won in 1992. A semi final appearance by them is considered as an achievement. I was watching the 1992 finals on the TV and trust me i was pumped up every point that Malaysia won.

It was 18 years ago. It took Malaysia 25 years to win the 1992 Thomas cup! Maybe i have to wait another 5 editions before i can see Malaysia carry the cup again?

My pick will be China again this year. China have a strong singles and doubles lineup. I don’t see any other country stopping them this time again. The only country that can give China a run for their money will be Denmark.

Denmark have 2 strong doubles pairing. Not only that, they can bank on Peter Gade, Jan O Jorgensen and also Joachim Persson for the points.

Sadly, Indonesia and South Korea wont have the depth to challenge China. China for the wind. What do you all think?

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Back to back quarter final exit for Lin Dan in the recent All England and Swiss Open 2010 has cause many to think whether Lin Dan has lost his aura in court.

At the All England quarter finals, Lin Dan lost to Bao Chunlai 16-21, 21-17, 18-21 while at the Swiss Open, Peter Gade beat him with a score of 21-16, 21-17.

To be honest, the world championship 2009, Lin Dan was at his super best. He dismantled all the opponents that came his way. Even Peter Gade at his best wasn’t close in defeating him.

Has Lin Dan lost motivation in badminton as he is already the best of the best winning all the major tournaments like the All England, World Championship and also the Olympics.

Not too sure what is wrong with him, hope you badminton lovers out there can give some insight on what is happening or wrong with Super Dan?

]]> http://www.badmintonfreak.com/2010/03/has-lin-dan-lost-his-aura/feed/ 61 Chong Wei sails into finals of All England 2010, Tago awaits! http://www.badmintonfreak.com/2010/03/chong-wei-sails-into-finals-of-all-england-2010-tago-awaits/ http://www.badmintonfreak.com/2010/03/chong-wei-sails-into-finals-of-all-england-2010-tago-awaits/#comments Sat, 13 Mar 2010 18:31:11 +0000 jason http://www.badmintonfreak.com/?p=1813

Lee Chong Wei made it to the finals of the All England 2010 badminton championship for the second year running. Chong Wei defeated Peter Gade in the semi finals with a score of 21-17, 21-14 in 47 minutes.

Chong Wei chances of winning this years tournament is much brighter after Lin Dan exit in the hands of Bao Chunlai.

Chong Wei opponent in the final will be up and coming Japan player, Kenichi Tago. Tago defeated Chunlai 18-21, 22-20,21-18 in a 76 minutes battle.

Chong Wei chances to win the All England is bright as Tago don’t have a good track record against Chong Weil. Malaysians will be keeping their fingers crossed so that Chong Wei will finally lift a prestigious tournament. Tago will be tough to beat as he also is gunning for personal glory.

All the best to Chong Wei and we at Malaysia is waiting for you to nail this one!

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Lee Chong Wei is on the brink for greatness as his biggest rival Lin Dan lost surprisingly to Bao Chunlai in the quarter finals.

Chong Wei didn’t had an easy time against Shon Wan Ho as Chong Wei was dragged to 3sets. Chong Wei finally prevailed with a scoreline of 14-21, 21-14, 21-14 in 61 minutes.

Meanwhile Lin Dan lost to Chun Lai with a scoreline of 16-21, 21-17, 18-21. Next up for Chong Wei will be Peter Gade. Gade had to toil around the court for 80 minutes as he defeated Taufik Hidayat 20-22, 22-20, 22-20.

The other semi finals will be between Bao Chunlai taking on Kenichi Tago. Will this be Chong Wei’s biggest break through? We shall find out when he takes on Peter Gade at 8.30pm today Malaysia.

Stay tune for more videos and updated!

]]> http://www.badmintonfreak.com/2010/03/path-is-clear-now-for-lee-chong-wei-as-lin-dan-crashes-in-all-england-2010/feed/ 25 Chong Wei proceed, top men doubles and women team sent packing http://www.badmintonfreak.com/2010/03/chong-wei-proceed-top-men-doubles-and-women-team-sent-packing/ http://www.badmintonfreak.com/2010/03/chong-wei-proceed-top-men-doubles-and-women-team-sent-packing/#comments Thu, 11 Mar 2010 07:14:14 +0000 jason http://www.badmintonfreak.com/?p=1804

Lee Chong Wei continued his journey at the All England 2010 badminton championship when he defeated Chetan Anand of India 21-15, 21-16 in a 26 minutes battle.

Sony is next up for Chong Wei. It will be a mouth watering affair as Chong Wei will be looking to avenge his defeat to Sony at the last World Championships.

The biggest shocked for Malaysia happened in the men doubles event when top seed Koo Kien Keat-Tan Boon Heong lost in straights games to Danish pairing of Jonas Rasmussen-Lars Paaske. The top Malaysian pair lost in just 27 minutes, loosing 13-21 and 11-21.

Malaysia women team was more disappointing as all crashed out. Wong Mew Choo lost to Jiang Yanjiao 18-21, 9-21.

Wong Pei Tty-Chin Eei Hui lost to Greysia Polii-Meiliana Jauhari 20-22,15-21. Pei Tty-Eei Hui is ranked fourth in this tournament.

Gan Teik Chai-Tan Bin Shen, Hafiz, Tan Fook-Wan Wah together with Chong Wei are still the remaining players left to carry Malaysia challenge in the All England.

I won’t be surprised if Chong Wei and company will be sent home all together today as their nemesis waiting at the next round are all tough.

Malaysian in action today at the 2010 All England Championship :-

Lee Chong Wei vs Sony Dwi Kuncoro
Hafiz Hashim vs Lin Dan
Choong Tan Fook-Lee Wan Wah vs Cho Gun Woo-Kwon Yi Goo
Gan Teik Chai-Tan Bin Shen vs Chai Biao-Zhang Nan.

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