Tournament category : Grand Prix Gold Venue : Nimibutr Stadium, Bangkok-THA Total prize-money : US$120,000 BWF Page : http://bwfbadminton.com/events/2333/princess-sirivannavari-thailand-masters-2016 Tournamentsoftware link : http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/tournament.aspx?id=341B7520-3D70-494C-9D4F-7E006CD82CB8 Live-Streaming : - https://www.youtube.com/user/bwf - http://videostream.dn.ua/videopage/videoPage.php?g=c2J2b2JoK2F0Y3ZsbmhZ&c=en&i=eWlhaXVidGd1bA№f№f - http://livestream.com/bwfbadminton/gpgbangkok2016court2 Thailand time : http://www.worldtimezone.com/time/wtzresult.php?CiID=4815&forma=Find Time Third Grand Prix Gold circuit will move forward to Bangkok, the inaugural edition of Princess Sirivannavari Thailand Masters. In 2016 BWF calendar, Thailand has two GP Gold events, the other one is scheduled on October. Former and current Korean number one shuttlers Lee Hyun Il and Son Wan Ho respectively occupy men’s singles top two seeds, local hope Boonsak and Tanongsak are expected to make amends here due to wane trend lately. The draw also contains promising youngsters who begin to impress badminton fans recently, Angus Ng Ka Long, Jeon Hyeok Jin, Heo Kwang Hee, Zulfadli Zulkiffli. China brings their rookies in process to groom their star successor, former world junior champion Lin Guipu, Guo Kai in main draw and another two players in qualification. It’s strong cast for women’s singles department, no less than three of world top ten will be the star attention here, Indian jewel Saina Nehwal, home prodigy Ratchanok Intanon and Korean leading lady Sung Ji Hyun, the latter succeeded to top podium in Lucknow recently. Bae Yeon Ju, Sun Yu, Porntip, Busanan, Cheung Ngan Yi complete the top eight seeding position. Stiff competition for men’s double title department, reigning World Champion Ahsan/Setiawan alongside with second seed Kim GJ/Kim SR, former world champion Ko SH/Shin BC will pose pre-tournament favourites. The darkhorses echelon will be consisted of Goh VS/Tan WK, Fernaldi/Sukamuljo, Li JH/Liu YC and Koo KK/Tan BH. In the absence of world’s top four pairs, two Chinese combination will be the frontrunner, reigning Olympic Champion, Tian Qing/Zhao Yunlei and new hotshot Tang Yuanting/Yu Yang. Both Korean leading pairs, Chang Ye Na/Lee So Hee and Jung Kyung Eun/Shin Seung Chan will be their major obstacles to nail the crown. Ko Sung Hyun/Kim Ha Na who had pulled out at last month two GP Gold tournament will start their new challenge here, barring any upsets they will meet second seed Praveen Jordan/Debby Susanto in final duel. Chinese young sensation, reigning world junior champion Zheng Siwei/Chen Qingchen may spring some upsets for the favourites here, the duo will take on Indonesian back-up pair Edi Subaktiar/Gloria Widjaja at first round. DAY-1 Order of Play : QUALIFICATION (09.00am local time) and MS Round of 64 (05.30pm) => http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/s...1B7520-3D70-494C-9D4F-7E006CD82CB8&d=20160208 Live TV Coverage will be broadcasted on semifinal (Friday) and final (Saturday).
Just managed to check the scores of the tournament. Well indeed few upsets have happened in the first day of the tournament. However there are a few things to note. First of all the date of this tournament is not so suitable or favourable because it clashes with the Chinese New Year festival celebrated by Chinese throughout the whole world. I sincerely pity those Chinese players who participate in this tournament because they have to miss or forgo their once a year grand celebration because of this tournament. Next thing is this tournament is also held right before the Thomas Cup qualifying tournament for different continents. That also mean that player who will be playing in the Thomas Cup qualifying rounds will also not be able to play in this tournament as they need to play next week. So as a conclusion I can only say that the date for this grand prix gold tournaments is totally not a favourable one. For example the Korean players who are participating in this tournament is sure to miss their Chinese New Year celebration. On top of that some of the players who are participating in this tournament will also rushed over and fly to India by Sunday this week so that they can play in the Thomas Cup qualifying rounds. Such a schedule is definitely not favourable. Therefore I sincerely hope that the BWF will do something about this and try not to arrange for tournaments to be held during big festive season to allow the players a chance to celebrate the festival too.
The first match at court 1 will start off with Ko Sung Hyun / Kim Ha Na match. Indeed sad to say this week I won't be able to watch any matches live because I will be busy travelling here and there to celebrate Chinese New Year. This is such a grand celebration that must not be missed. That is why I can clearly understand the feelings of the Chinese players who need to forgo this grand celebration to participate in this tournament. Not an easy task. I have applied for one week off to celebrate this grand festival. By the way I would like to wish all the players who are participating in this tournament good luck and may you all win in this tournament. I truly understand your huge sacrifice for this tournament by kot celebrating Chinese New Year festival with your family members. Once again thank you to all the players who have made such a huge sacrifice.
ROUND OF 32 (09.00am local time, 4 court) => http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/s...1B7520-3D70-494C-9D4F-7E006CD82CB8&d=20160209 Looking at WS draw this morning, top-seed Saina Nehwal withdrew and Indonesian Rusydina Antardayu Riodingin has been promoted to main draw Today's highlights : - Busanan Ongbumrungpan (THA) v Iris Wang (USA) - Li JH/Liu YC (CHN) v Issara/Puangpuapech (THA) - Kim GJ/Kim SR (KOR) v Gunawan/Kido (INA) - Stoeva/Stoeva (BUL) v Puttita/Sapsiree (THA) - Zheng SW/Chen QC (CHN) v Subaktiar/Widjaja (INA) - Shin BC/Chae YJ (KOR) v Issara/Amitrapai (THA)
CMon this is ridiculous!!! Another upset just happened. The 3rd best INA XD pair Edi/Gloria just ousted in straight set by CHN Zheng SiWei/CHEN Qingchen bah Then another INA XD bites the dust. Vitaly/Nina ousted Alfian/Annisa in rubber set.
Not much of an upset, certainly not ridiculous. Zheng Siwei with Li Yinhui or Chen Qingchen had created much bigger upsets before.
Did Praveen/Debby not defeat the same THAI XD in the final of Lucknow open just last week? They are not consistent still
Interesting performance curve for Praveen and Debby this year - either an opening round defeat or at the top of the podium. Possibly still having difficulty with reading the gameplay of new not so established pairs.
I never expected Harsheel dani, 19 years old, defeated veteran Sony Dwi Kuncoro who shocked 8th seed LDK yesterday. Kudos to him. Nice to see 3rd tier players of india taking steps to fit in the places of their more established seniors.
Now during the Chinese New Year celebration I am travelling around with a mobile smart phone packed with internet data. So the good news is although I may miss watching all the matches live I am still able to check the scores live. Just as stated indeed lots of upset shave happened. And then just as usual Lee Dong Keun bite the dust once again losing the first round match yesterday. Indeed rather worrying for Korea MS now. Even Heo Kwan Hee and Jeon Hyeok Jin performance have also been inconsistent thus far. Time to work hard I guess.
[MENTION=123108]Baddyforall[/MENTION] I am also very happy to see Harsheel Dani winning his match too today. I guess he has a bright future. Way to go man. To be honest I couldn't watch him play live. So can you update me a bit with his game today and how he won the game? Congratulations Harsheel for winning the match today.