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In Focus: Malaysian Badminton Star Lee Zii Jia Rises Again

Badminton is a game of grit, dedication, and finesse, even in the face of adversity. And one player who truly embodies the essence of badminton is Malaysian shuttler, Lee Zii Jia. Even though he has had a challenging year, he believes in the champions-never-quit approach. Let’s understand how this child prodigy is rediscovering his game and becoming a formidable player.

Career Profile:

1. Men’s Singles World Rank: 11 2. Men’s Singles World Tour Rank: 13 3. Career Best Ranking: 2 (on 25th October 2022) 4. 2022 Men’s Singles Asian Champion 5. 2019 Men’s Singles SEA Games Champion 6. Part of the Team that won the Bronze Medal at the 2023 Sudirman Cup

Personal Information:

1. Birth Date: 29th March 1998 (Age 25 as of 19th October 2023) 2. Country: Malaysia 3. Height: 1.86m (6 ft. 1 inches) 4. Handedness: Right 5. Independent Coach: Wong Tat Meng Liew 6. Assistant Coach: Darren Liew

A Quick Glance at the Wins of the Malaysian Star Shuttler

Lee Zii Jia held the World No. 2 rankings in 2022. However, after his career-best performance, his form suffered in 2023. It led to his rank slipping away. However, he is dedicated to his craft and working on his skills.

1. Victor Denmark Open 2023 (Odense Denmark): In the recently concluded Denmark Open on 22nd October 2023, Lee secured the silver and won the second position.

2. Clash of Clans Artic Open 2023 - Powered by Yonex (Vantaa, Finland): On 15th October 2023, Lee won the first position against NG Tze Yong in two straight sets.

3. 19th Edition Asian Games (Hangzhou, China): Lee Zii Jia lost in the quarter-final against Indian shuttler HS Prannoy in a well-fought match. The match lasted for 78 minutes.

4. Sathio Group Australian Open 2023 (Sydney, Australia): Lee Zii Jia was on a roll in the Australian Open but lost the semi-final to Chinese badminton player Weng Hong Yan. He secured the third position in the tournament.

5. Yonex Swiss Open 2023 (Basel, Switzerland): Lee won three matches in the tournament and reached the semi-final. He was third on the podium after losing the semi-final to Japanese player Koki Watanabe.

6. Yonex All England Open Badminton Championships 2023 (Birmingham, England): He secured the third position in the HSBC BWF World Tour Super 1000 event after losing the semi-final to Chinese ​​Y.Q. Shi.

A Worthy Successor to Malaysian Legend Lee Chong Wei

Badminton fans consider Lee Zii Jia as the next Lee Chong Wei. He has all the potential, talent, and skill to become the next badminton champion. He has a mantra, “Dare to Dream”. He says, “What I am trying to show them (the youth) is, I hope that they can dare to dream (of) whatever they want to become, and then decide to become (it) one day.”

Born in Alor Setar, Lee Zii Jia’s parents were former international basketball players. His parents introduced him to badminton at the young age of six. Considering his potential and performance in under-12 competitions, the Bukit Jalil Sports School quickly selected him.

Lee Zii Jia began his career with the Junior Championship in the 2015 Perak and Selangor Badminton Open tournament. His achievement secured him a seat at the big table. In the following year, he won a bronze medal at the World Junior Championships. In 2017, Lee won his first senior title at the Polish International Tournament.

2018 was a memorable year for the Malaysian player because he won his first BWF World Tour title against Riichi Takeshita. His victory brought happiness across Malaysia because Lee became the only player other than Lee Chong Wei to win a BWF title since 2013. Lee Zii Jia also reached the finals of the Korean Masters in the same year.

In August 2019, Lee reached the semi-finals of the Thailand Open. He secured the world No. 11 in the BWF World rankings and ended the year on a high with a gold medal in the men’s singles tournament at the SEA Games. He also helped the national men's team win the silver medal at the SEA Games.

Lee Zii Jia was a semi-finalist in the 2020 Malaysian Masters. Under his captaincy, the team won a silver medal at the Asian Team Championships. Owing to his incredible performance at the All England Open in 2020, he entered the coveted list of the top 10 badminton players.

Lee won his first-ever Super 1000 tournament at the 2021 All England Open Championship by defeating world no. 1 player and defending champion Viktor Axelsen.

When Lee decided to quit the national badminton team in January 2022, the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) banned him for two years. However, the ban was lifted quickly in the same month. In May 2022, Lee won the Badminton Asia Championships and BWF World Tour Super 500 title at the Thailand Open. He also reached the final of the Denmark Open against Chinese shuttler Shi Yuqi.

In 2023, Lee was part of the Malaysian team that won the bronze medal at the Sudirman Cup. He had decided to take a break from badminton in 2023 and only returned to competing in July with the 2023 Korea Open. He ended his drought by winning the 2023 Arctic Open against another Malaysian player Ng Tze Yong.

A Change in Playing Style: Lee Zii Jia’s Latest Strategy

Currently, Lee Zii Jia is in a transformation phase where he is changing his strategy from being an aggressive to a control player. Smashing used to be his biggest strength, but he needed a transition because other players were figuring out his game effortlessly.

His athleticism is top-notch, and his aggression is second to none. Each of his badminton fans hopes his transition is successful and he soon becomes the international player he deserves to be.

Lee’s Favorite Badminton Racket and Other Equipment

Lee has always favored an attacking racket and still prefers the Victor Thruster Ryuga (flame red) badminton racket. He was also associated with Thruster Ryuga II in the past.

Recently, fans noticed that he used a different racket at the BWF Arctic Open 2023 in Vantaa, Finland. Many think it is a new racket in accordance with his changing playing style. However, it might be a yet-to-be-released version of Ryuga itself.

Did you know around two years ago (around the time of the Tokyo Olympics), he wielded the Astrox 100 ZZ Kurenai and then the Astrox 99 Pro Cherry Sunburst?

Currently, Victor has exclusively signed him. He uses the Victor A970 Ace badminton shoes, the BR5610LJZ racket bag, and the BR5010LZJ backpack.

The Phoenix Will Rise

Lee Zii Jia had a devastating year, but ever since his return from the hiatus, he seems to be enjoying the game and winning titles. His recent achievements are a testament to his never-say-die spirit and his motto of “Dare to Dream.”

Lee’s journey to reaching the world no. 2 rankings, the subsequent losses, and the comeback make him a true phoenix. Truly, his story is of grit, dedication, and commitment against all odds.

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Update Sudirman Cup 2017 : Anthony Ginting Bawa Indonesia Kembali Unggul

Update Sudirman Cup 2017 : Anthony Ginting Bawa Indonesia Kembali Unggul

Anthony Sinisuka Ginting. Foto oleh badmintonindonesia.org

Indonesia kembali memperbesar keunggulan atas team Denmark di babak penyihan group 1D Piala Sudirman 2017 yang berlangsung di Gold Coast sore ini. Ginting kembali membuka harapan Indonesia untuk maju ke babak selanjutnya usai mampu menaklukan pebulutangkis tunggal putra Denmark yakni Viktor Axelsen.

Meskipun berada diperingkat 23 dunia,…

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Indian shuttlers take on Malaysia, eye knockout stage at Sudirman Cup

Indian shuttlers take on Malaysia, eye knockout stage at Sudirman Cup

India will start as favourites against a young Malaysian team sans legend Lee Chong Wei when they clash in a group 1D match of the Sudirman Cup in Nanning on Tuesday.

India, who had reached the quarterfinals twice in the 2011 and 2017 editions, will have to overcome Malaysia, the 2009 semifinalists, when they begin their campaign. Any hiccups against Malaysia will make their next clash against…

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What an incredible rally between TPE vs KOR during the 2017 Sudirman Cup Group Stage.

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GoDaddy signs three years deal with Badminton World Federation (BWF)

GoDaddy has announced an extension of its partnership with the Badminton World Federation (BWF) as a sponsor of major badminton events over the next three years. With this partnership, GoDaddy aims to continue raising awareness amongst sporting viewers, and among badminton enthusiasts, about the benefits of being online and creating an online presence for their business or ideas, to help their ventures grow. GoDaddy will continue as Official Partner of BWF Major Events, building upon its successful sponsorship of the TOTAL BWF Thomas and Uber Cup and TOTAL BWF World Championships in 2018. The new partnership includes the following BWF Major Events:  2019 TOTAL BWF Sudirman Cup TOTAL BWF World Championship 2020 TOTAL BWF Thomas and Uber Cup 2021 TOTAL BWF Sudirman Cup TOTAL BWF World Championship BWF Commercial Director Owen Leed said, “We’re extremely excited to partner with GoDaddy again. India has been an active participant in BWF Events around the world. Between BWF’s reach globally and GoDaddy’s reach in cities across India, we’re very much looking forward to this collaboration.” GoDaddy’s partnership with BWF continues the company’s collaborations with sport. GoDaddy has been associated with prominent sports celebrities and numerous sporting events. In India, GoDaddy has been associated with cricket, in various formats, by sponsoring the 3 match Home T20 series vs Sri Lanka in Dec 2017, and 5 Test match Home series vs England in November/December 2016. GoDaddy has also been a sponsor of the Tata Mumbai Marathon and the Procam Airtel Delhi Marathon over the past year. Nikhil Arora, Vice President and Managing Director, GoDaddy India, said, “Badminton is the second most played sport in India.  Some of the country’s leading Badminton players including Saina Nehwal, P.V. Sindhu, and Srikanth Kidambi, among others, come from Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities across the country, which is a hub of emerging talent pool and also the place where the next wave of digital growth lies. These inspiring personalities epitomize the dreams and ambition of almost every small town Indian who aspires to become successful. Partnering with BWF aligns well with our goal of helping people realize their dreams, by helping them take their ideas online with our easy-to-use and affordable tools and services." Read the full article

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BWF Sudirman Cup 2017: England withdraw; Germany promoted

#BWF Sudirman Cup 2017: England withdraw; Germany promoted

Germany will now have the opportunity to vie for the prestigious Sudirman Cup trophy, due to England’s withdrawal from next month’s TOTAL BWF Sudirman Cup 2017.

Along with Japan and Malaysia, the Germans will compete in Group 1C of the BWF World Mixed Team Championships, to be held in Gold Coast, Australia.

As a result of Germany vacating its original place at the top of Group 2A, the other teams…

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Australian Open: PV Sindhu, Sameer Verma plays well in match

India had a good day in office with top shuttlers PV Sindhu and Sameer Verma progressing to the second round of the $150,000 Australian Open World Tour Super 300 tournament on Wednesday. World No 5 Sindhu, a silver medallist at Rio Olympics and 2017 and 2018 World championship, defeated Indonesia’s Choirunnisa 21-14, 21-9 in a lop-sided contest in women’s singles. The Indian will meet experienced Thai Nitchaon Jindapol next. Sixth seed Sameer exacted revenge against Malaysia’s Lee Zii Jia 21-15, 16-21, 21-12 in a thrilling opening round men’s singles match. The Indian had lost to Lee at the Sudirman Cup last month. The 25-year-old from Madhya Pradesh, who had reached the semifinals at World Tour Finals, will square off against Chinese Taipei’s Wang Tzu Wei in second round. Among others, former Singapore Open champion B Sai Praneeth, who had reached the finals at Swiss Open this year, beat Korea’s Lee Dong Keun 21-16, 21-14, to set up a clash with second seed Indonesian Anthony Sinisuka Ginting next. In men’s doubles, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty defeated compatriots Manu Attri and B Sumeeth Reddy 21-12, 21-16 to enter the second round. The young duo will next fight it out against second seeded Chinese pair of Li Junhui and Liu Yuchen. However, Ashwini Ponnappa and N Sikki Reddy lost 14-21, 13-21 to Korean combination of Baek Ha Na and Kim Hye Rin. Read the full article

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PV Sindhu, Saina Nehwal to spearhead Indian challenge at Sudirman Cup in China

PV Sindhu, Saina Nehwal to spearhead Indian challenge at Sudirman Cup in China

In Badminton, Sudirman Cup tournament will begin at the Guangxi Sports Center Gymnasium in Nanning, China today.

Top shuttlers PV Sindhu and Saina Nehwal will spearhead the Indian challenge at this prestigious tournament. The Indian team will begin their campaign tomorrow against Malaysia in Group 1-D. India reached the quarterfinals twice in the 2011 and 2017 editions but failed to cross the…

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In Focus: South Korean Badminton Star An Se-young

In the dynamic world of badminton, emerging talents bring fresh energy and excitement to the sport. One such emerging star from the Republic of Korea is An Se-Young. She is a South Korean badminton sensation whose remarkable achievements and unique playing style have garnered attention from across the globe. With a focused approach to excelling at her craft and improving her skills, An Se-Young is carving her path to greatness.

Career Profile:

1. Women’s Singles World Rank: 1 2. Women’s Singles World Tour Rank: 1 3. Recipient of the 2019’s Most Promising Player of the Year. 4. Bronze medal at the 2022 Tokyo World Championships. 5. Secured Seven BWF titles in 2023.

Personal Information:

1. Birth Date: 5th February 2002 2. Country: South Korea 3. Height: 1.70m (5 ft. 7 inches) 4. Handedness: Right

A Quick Glance at the Recent Wins of World No. 1 Women’s Singles Player

An Se-young had an eventful 2023! She has won seven titles and several other championships to make her the number 1 player in the game today!

1. Daihatsu Japan Open 2023 (Tokyo, Japan): On the 30th of July 2023, Se-young won the final match against Chinese shuttler He Bingjiao in two straight sets.

2. Korea Open 2023 ( Seoul, Korea): An Se-young won the finale of the Korea Open in an exciting match against Taiwanese star Tai Tzu Ying. She won the game in two straight sets: 21-9 and 21-15.

3. Kapal Api Group Indonesia Open 2023 (Jakarta, Indonesia): On 17th June 2023, An Se-young lost the semifinal to Chinese player Chen Yu Fei but secured third position in the tournament.

4. KFF Singapore Open 2023 (Singapore, Singapore): As a part of the HSBC BWF World Tour Super 750, Se-young won the tournament by competing against Akane Yamaguchi of Japan.

5. Toyota Gazoo Racing Thailand Open (Bangkok, Thailand): This HSBC BWF World Tour Super 500 tournament was played from 30 May - 4 June 2023. An Se-young emerged as the winner by defeating Chinese player He Bingjiao in straight sets of 21-10 and 21-19.

6. Total Energies BWF Sudirman Cup Finals 2023 (Suzhou, China): Held in China from 14 May- 21 May 2023, An Se-young was a part of the mixed team that won a silver medal.

7. Yonex All England Open Badminton Championships 2023 (Birmingham, England): Se-young defeated her opponent Chen Yu Fei in a grueling match that lasted more than an hour to lift the trophy on 19th March 2023.

8. Yonex German Open 2023 (Mulheim, Germany): On 12th March 2023, she secured the second position in the HSBC BWF World Tour Super 300 German Open after losing the final to Akane Yamaguchi.

9. Daihatsu Indonesia Master 2023 (Jakarta, Indonesia): In the Indonesia Masters, the badminton champ won the first position in a nail-biting match against Spain’s Carolina Marin.

10. Yonex Sunrise India Open 2023 (New Delhi, India): In the HSBC BWF World Tour Super 750 tournament held from 17-22 January 2023, An Se-young lifted the gold medal after a match that lasted 62 minutes.

11. Petronas Malaysia Open 2023 (Kualampur, Malaysia): She won the silver medal in the HSBC BWF World Tour Super 1000 tournament in a close fight with Akane Yamaguchi.

A Quick and Deserving Entry to the Hall of Fame!

At the tender age of nine, An Se-young’s coach told her, "You can’t be world number one by studying, but in sport, I can make you world number one." His words left an indelible mark on her memory and that’s how she chose the path of a professional badminton player.

In 2017, An Se-young was part of the mixed team that won the Asian Junior Championships in Jakarta. In the same year, when Se-young was only 15 years old, she was selected to represent the national team of the Republic of Korea. At that time, she was only a junior high student.

In the coming years, she displayed her astute sense of badminton by winning her first BWF World Tour title at the Super 300 New Zealand Open by beating Olympic gold medalist Li Xuerui of China. Since the implementation of the BWF World Tour in 2018, she has won several titles, making her the rising star of South Korean badminton.

Her breakthrough happened in the year of 2019 when she won the title at the New Zealand Open, Canada Open, Akita Masters, French Open, and Korean Masters. She won the silver at the Hyderabad Open in the same year.

Appreciating her achievements, the BWF awarded her the Most Promising Player of the Year 2019. In 2020, Forbes named her one of Forbes' Asia 30 under 30 in the entertainment and sports category.

Fast and Young: What’s the Playing Style of An Se-young?

Se-young's playing style is characterized by her aggressive play and agility. She may have a small frame, but she possesses the power to hit devastating smashes and complement them with quick footwork to confuse her opponents.

She stands out for her remarkable speed and precise shots, keeping her adversaries guessing. When she is on the court, you will notice her rivals on their toes because she maintains constant pressure on them.

Her ability to adapt to various match situations showcases her strategic approach to the game. Her excellent court coverage and versatile shot selection demonstrate maturity at a very young age.

An Se-Young’s Favorite Badminton Racket and Other Equipment

To match her aggressive and agile play, An Se-young requires a racket that can handle strong smashes and deliver lightning speed. There is only one racket that can remain true to her expectations and it is Astrox 77 Pro.

An Se-young prefers the racket because it delivers power without compromising speed. Several other players choose the Astrox 77 Pro because of its playability. It is less demanding and can be used by advanced and intermediate players.

It has the NAMD technology for ensuring explosive shots every time the shuttle comes in contact with the racket. It also offers medium flex and a super slim shaft for faster snapback and enhanced racket handling. If you want an affordable and beginner-friendly version of the Astrox 77 Pro, you can opt for Astrox 77 Play.

Her favorite string is the Yonex BG 80 for quick repulsion. She uses the latest Yonex Power Cushion Aerus Z Women's shoes and Pro Tournament Bag.

The Perfect Combination of Aggression and Passion

An Se-Young's journey in the world of badminton is one marked by her incredible passion and calculated aggression. Her recent achievements are a testament to her dedication, determination, and rigorous training routine.

As she continues to make her mark on the international badminton stage, An Se-Young's story inspires young athletes worldwide, reminding them that they, too, can leave a lasting legacy in their choice of sports.

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Update Sudirman Cup 2017 : Indonesia Memimpin Lewat Ganda Campuran

Update Sudirman Cup 2017 : Indonesia Memimpin Lewat Ganda Campuran

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Indonesia memimpin perolehan poin di babak penyisihan group 1D Piala Sudirman 2017 yang berlangsung hari ini 24 April 2017 di Gold Coast Australia. Pasangan ganda campuran Praveen Jordan dan Debby Susanto berhasil membuat team merah putih unggul setelah mampu mengalahkan ganda campuran Denmark yakni Joachim Fischer Nielsen dan Christinna Pedersen…

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TAI Tzu Ying Quái Kiệt Của Cầu Lông Nữ Thế Giới

Vài nét về TAI Tzu Ying

Tai Tzu-ying sinh ngày 20 tháng 6 năm 1994, là một vận động viên cầu lông chuyên nghiệp của Đài Loan, Trung Quốc. Năm 2011, cô đoạt danh hiệu của cuộc thi xếp hạng Đài Loan khi cô mới chỉ 16 tuổi, trở thành người trẻ nhất đạt vị trí số 1 trong lịch sử cầu lông Đài Loan. Cô đã trở thành vận động viên nữ số 1 Thế giới ở 22 tuổi, và được xếp hạng No.1 trong 67 tuần liên tiếp cho đến hiện tại (Tháng 8/2018)

[caption id="attachment_2498" align="aligncenter" width="450"] Vận động viên cầu lông Tai Tzu Ying[/caption]

Sự nghiệp thi đấu

Cha của Tai là một lính cứu hỏa và là giám đốc của hội đồng cầu lông thành phố Cao Hùng. Hoạt động yêu thích của cô trong thời gian rảnh rỗi là chơi cầu lông. Tai bắt đầu chơi cầu lông khi học lớp ba ở trường tiểu học. Cô là cầu thủ trẻ nhất thi đấu ở giải hạng nhất.

Năm 2009, Tai, 15 tuổi, bắt đầu cạnh tranh trong các cuộc thi quốc tế. Cô là á quân trong giải đấu đầu tiên của mình tại Việt Nam . Vào tháng Bảy, cô đại diện cho thành phố Cao Hùng tham gia giải thi đấu quốc gia và đi vào chung kết quý. Cũng trong tháng đó, cô tham gia Giải đấu Cầu lông Thanh niên Châu Á tại Malaysia và trở thành á quân. Vào tháng 12, Tai thi đấu tại Thế vận hội Đông Á cho Đài Bắc Trung Quốc và giành được một huy chương bạc và một huy chương đồng.

Năm 2012, cô giành được danh hiệu Super Series đầu tiên tại Japan Open và trở thành cầu thủ trẻ nhất giành danh hiệu Super Series (hiện là cầu thủ trẻ thứ ba, sau khi Ratchanok Intanon giành được tại giải Ấn Độ mở rộng vào năm 2013, và Akane Yamaguchi giành chiến thắng tại Nhật Bản mở rộng năm 2013).

Cô giành được giải Yonex Chinese Taipei Open 2012 với Lindaweni Fanetri , nhưng không thể bảo vệ danh hiệu của mình vào năm 2013, thua Sung Ji-hyun với tỉ số: 21–16, 21–9.

Vào tháng 8 năm 2013, cô được nhóm nghiên cứu Banga Beats tuyển dụng để chơi cho họ tại giải đấu cầu lông Ấn Độ .

Trong vòng chung kết BWF Super Series Masters 2013, cô đã đánh bại Sung Ji-hyun và Porntip Buranaprasertsuk nhưng thua Wang Shixian. Cô tham gia vào trận bán kết và thành công trong việc đánh bại đánh bại Wang Shixian. Cô dành vị trí á quân sau khi thua trận chung kết với Li Xuerui .

Tai Tzu-ying đại diện cho đất nước của mình tại Asian Games 2014 và giành huy chương cầu lông đầu tiên của Trung Quốc Đài Bắc (huy chương đồng). Cô giành được giải Hồng Kông vào năm 2014 sau khi đánh bại Nozomi Okuhara của Nhật Bản với tỉ số: 21–19, 21–11. Cô đã mở rộng chuỗi chiến thắng của mình tại giải Super Series Finals ở Dubai và giành huy chương vàng đầu tiên cho Đài Bắc Trung Quốc bằng cách đánh bại Sung Ji-hyun tại vòng chung kết Super Series.

Vào năm 2015, cô đã bị đánh bại bởi Sun Yu ở Singapore Open. Cô không giành được danh hiệu nào trong năm đó.

Vào năm 2016, Tai đã giành được giải Super Series của Indonesia và  lần đầu tiên đạt được vị trí số 1 thế giới trong sự nghiệp của mình. C�� đã giành được vô địch giải Super Series Finals ở Dubai lần thứ hai, trở thành người chơi đơn nữ thứ hai làm như vậy (sau Li Xuerui vào năm 2012 và 2013). Cô cũng đã làm nên lịch sử bằng cách trở thành người chơi đơn nữ đầu tiên đạt tới vòng chung kết Super Series ba lần.

Trước khi mùa giải 2017 bắt đầu, Tai thông báo rằng cô sẽ bỏ qua Giải vô địch thế giới năm đó ở Glasgow. Tai quyết định tham dự Summer Universiade 2017 không chỉ từ mong muốn giành được danh hiệu cho đất nước của cô mà còn muốn Thế Giới biết đến giải đấu ở Đài Loan. Tổng thống Tsai khen ngợi quyết định của Tai. Cô giành được Giải thưởng Đóng góp Đặc biệt trong Giải thưởng Thể thao Elite năm 2017 .

Tai bắt đầu mùa giải 2017 với xếp hạng số 1 và giành danh hiệu All England đầu tiên vào tháng 3, đánh bại Ratchanok Intanon trong trận chung kết. Vào tháng Tư, Tai đã giành được giải Malaysia mở rộng cũng như giải Singapore Open đánh bại Carolina Marin trong trận chung kết hai lần trong hai tuần. Sau đó, cô giành được một danh hiệu khác với Akane Yamaguchi trong giải vô địch cầu lông châu Á được tổ chức tại Vũ Hán, Trung Quốc, đánh dấu một danh hiệu thứ sáu liên tiếp. Đây cũng là huy chương vàng đầu tiên của Đài Loan trong cuộc thi này.

Sau khi chiến thắng 3 trận trong Cup Sudirman 2017 , Tai đã mở rộng chuỗi chiến thắng của mình thành 27 trận, trước khi thua Nitchaon Jindapol ở tứ kết ở Indonesia.

Vào đầu mùa giải, Tai đã tham gia giải đấu siêu hạng 500 của Malaysia, trong đó cô đã đánh bại Chen Yufei và Carolina Marin trong trận bán kết đầy căng thẳng, nhưng cuối cùng lại thua Ratchanok Intanon .

Giải đấu tiếp theo của cô là Master 500 của Indonesia, cô đã thắng sau khi đánh bại Saina Nehwal của Ấn Độ.

Do việc đổi lịch thi đấu, Tai không thể bảo vệ chức vô địch Singapore Singapore năm 2017 và nhường vị trí  số 1 thế giới cho Akane Yamaguchi của Nhật Bản .

Nhưng trong giải đấu tiếp theo của cô, giải vô địch cầu lông châu Á, cô đã giành danh hiệu sau khi đánh bại Chen Yufei trong trận chung kết ở Vũ Hán và giành lại vị trí số 1 thế giới.

Năm 2018 vòng thứ ba của BWF vô địch thế giới, cô đã đánh bại Zhang Beiwen từ Hoa Kỳ 2–0 (21–19, 21–14) và phá kỷ lục chiến thắng dài nhất trong 31 trận ( Indonesia Masters, Toàn Anh mở rộng, Giải vô địch cầu lông châu Á, Uber Cup, Malaysia Open, Indonesia Open, Giải vô địch thế giới BWF), trong khi kỷ lục 30 trận thắng thuộc về Li Xuerui từ Trung Quốc .

Lối chơi

Tai cống hiến một lối chơi tấn công, với nhiều người gọi phong cách của cô không thể đoán trước và thường biến hóa. Cô ấy là một người chơi rất mạo hiểm có thể đánh quả cầu từ bất cứ cự ly nào với một loạt các cảnh quay và góc độ khác nhau. Đáng chú ý cũng là chuyển động đánh rất thoải mái của cô. Tai có tốc độ đập nhanh, với tốc độ ghi nhanh nhất là 360 km/ h tại tứ kết 2016 All England Open. Cô ấy đánh trái tay mạnh mẽ và rất chính xác. Tai có sức chịu đựng mạnh mẽ, sức chiến đấu dai dẳng. Bản thân Tai nói rằng cô ấy không theo một lối chơi hay phong cách nào đó, và tập trung vào bản thân hơn là đối thủ hay chiến lược của cô ấy. Tài năng phi thường của Tai được thể hiện qua những pha Trick shot đẳng cấp, được nhiều lời khen ngợi, trong đó có nhà bình luận BWF Gillian Clark , người đã nói rằng Tai là một trong những nữ vận động viên cầu lông đáng xem nhất.

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Tính tới tháng 8/2018, TAI Tzu Ying vẫn đang trị vì vị trí số 1 trên bảng xếp hạng cầu lông nữ Thế Giới

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Sudirman Cup 2019: Eighth seed India to start as favourites against Lee Chong Wei-less Malaysia in opening tie

Sudirman Cup 2019: Eighth seed India to start as favourites against Lee Chong Wei-less Malaysia in opening tie

Nanning: India will start as favourites against a young Malaysian team sans legend Lee Chong Wei when they clash in a Group 1 D match of the Sudirman Cup on Tuesday.

Indian badminton team won the team’s gold medal at the Commonwealth Games 2018. AP

India, who had reached the quarter-finals twice in the 2011 and 2017 editions, will have to overcome Malaysia, the 2009 semi-finalists, when they…

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How Seriously Does Japan Take Badminton?

As viewers of HANEBADO! become more familiar with how badminton is played competitively, it raises a question. For a sport just now getting an anime made about it, how much does Japan care about badminton? It’s still not one of the more popular sports in the country, but that doesn’t mean Japan is taking the sport for granted. There was a string of success in international play during the ‘60s and ‘70s, but recently, Japanese badminton has been incredibly successful. From gold medals in the Olympics to less competitive tournaments, Japan has ways for everyone to enjoy badminton!

International play is a big component to professional badminton, and the biggest form of that is at the Olympics. Prior to the 2016 Rio Summer Games, Japan didn’t have a lot of success. Their only medal was a silver at the 2012 Summer Games in women’s doubles, with nothing else since badminton was introduced in 1992. Four years after the London games and their first medal, Japan’s improvement was loud and clear: Nozomi Okuhara claimed a bronze medal in women’s singles, and Misaki Matsutomo and Ayaka Takahashi also won the country’s first gold medal in women's doubles. Given their success at Rio, it’s safe to assume Japan will be coming to defend home turf when the Olympics come to Tokyo in 2020.

The Olympics aren’t the only avenue for international play since the Badminton World Federation—the international governing body for badminton—holds numerous tournaments and competitions. The BWF World Championships is one of the flagship tournaments the organization holds, and by the time you’re reading this, the 2018 Championships should be underway.

Last year’s tournament saw Japan walk away with four medals: Olympic bronze medalist Nozomi Okuhara won gold in women’s singles, Takeshi Kamura and Keigo Sonoda won bronze medals for men’s doubles, and women’s doubles had four Japanese medalists. Yuki Fukushima and Sayaka Hirota won silver, while Olympic gold medalists Misaki Matsutomo and Ayaka Takahashi won bronze. It wasn’t only the pros who medaled at the 2017 BWF World Championship, as Japan also captured bronze for teams, bronze in boys' singles, and gold in boys’ doubles. Japan also had 6.5 medals in the 2017 BWF Para-Badminton World Championships.

The BWF also holds international rankings for men’s and women’s divisions, and Japan is a constant top ranked contender, as outside of mixed doubles, Japan has an individual or team ranked in the top ten. As of writing this piece, Kento Momota is seventh in men’s singles, Akane Yamaguchi is second in women’s singles, Takeshi Kamura and Keigo Sonoda are fifth in men’s doubles, followed by Takuto Inoue and Yuki Kaneko in ninth. Women’s doubles holds the most with three teams in the third through fifth rankings: Yuki Fukushima and Sayaka Hirota in third, Misaki Matsutomo and Ayaka Takahashi in fourth, and Shiho Tanaka and Koharu Yonemoto in fifth.

Outside of the World Championships, there are also team-based tournaments: The Thomas Cup for men’s teams, the Uber Cup for women’s teams, and the Sudirman Cup for mixed teams. That doesn’t mean these are strictly doubles tournaments, but have singles and doubles competition combined, and these tournaments are held biannually. Out of these three, the Uber Cup is where Japan has been the most successful; they have won the Cup six times in total. Japan won in the Thomas Cup in 2015 and were runners-up for the Sudirman Cup in 2015. The country has also been very successful with more regional play as they have won recently in the Badminton Asia Championships across the men's, women's, and team categories.

There are a lot of championships coming to Japan thanks to their very successful athletes, but within the country itself, there are a wide variety of badminton tournaments being held. Of course there are the inter-high, collegiate, and national tournaments, but some of the other ones that are organized may surprise you. The Nippon Badminton Association puts together a tournament for business corporations, married women, teachers, and seniors. These are not going to have the same level of competition as some of the other tournaments mentioned previously, but it does show that Japan likes to have fun with badminton and give many people an opportunity to play the sport.

Japan’s recent success in a variety of international and top-level badminton competition puts into perspective why now is a good time for there to be a badminton-focused anime like HANEBADO! because it never makes badminton not seem important. The way Japan takes badminton seriously is seen all throughout HANEBADO!, which can get people interested in a less popular sport and help garner more support for the country’s athletes, especially with the 2020 Summer Olympics in Japan. Perhaps some of these athletes mentioned will latch onto the show as well. In the meantime, if you end up watching the next Olympic Games, Japan will be a country to watch out for when it comes to badminton.

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Jared Clemons is a writer and podcaster for Seasonal Anime Checkup. He can be found on Twitter @ragbag.

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It’s Official: Gold Coast Recognised As International Mecca For Festivals And Events

IT’S official. The Gold Coast’s portfolio of more than 900 events a year has seen it officially recognised on the international stage as a festival and event mecca.

The city was named an official World Festival and Event City at the International Festival and Events Associations’ (IFEA) Awards at the 62nd Annual Convention and Expo in Arizona, in the US early today.

This award follows the Coast’s exceptional success in hosting major events with an international appeal, including the Sudirman Cup World Badminton Championships, the Supercars GC600, the Gold Coast Airport Marathon, Blues on Broadbeach Music Festival, the ITU World Triathlon Series, the World Surf League’s Quiksilver and Roxy Pro, the Australian PGA Championships and Bleach* Festival.

Owen Wright celebrates winning the 2017 Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast. Picture: WSL/Cestari Mayor Tom Tate said the award means the Gold Coast stands alongside major event destinations such as Dubai, Dublin, London, Shanghai and Boston.

“The Gold Coast already has a formidable reputation as an events destination and this accolade cements the Gold Coast as a powerhouse that punches well above its weight when it comes to hosting world class events,” he said.

“With the tourism and events industry worth $25 billion to the Queensland state economy, we’re going to continue to work post-Games to ensure the Gold Coast continues to snag a big slice of this investment.”

Cr Tate said the city hosted more than 900 events every year.

He said council supported 35 events as part of its major events portfolio, which injected around $200 million into the local community.

“As we leverage the benefits of the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games and we continue to grow the number of events held here, the Gold Coast is truly making its mark on a global scale,” he said.

IFEA World president and CEO Steven Wood Schmader said the annual awards recognised individual cities that had “raised the bar for everyone”.

Source: Gold Coast Bulletin 15 September 2017

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SPORTOURISM-Penggemar kopi wajib mencatat even ini. Namanya Malioboro Coffee Night. Di kegiatan ini, bakal ada 10.000 cup kopi yang akan disuguhkan untuk pengunjung di kawasan wisata Malioboro, Jogjakarta, dari pukul 22.00 WIB sampai 06.00 WIB. Bagi yang penasaran, silahkan langkahkan kaki ke Jogjakarta pada 2 Oktober 2017.

Mengambil tema Coffee, Culture and Industry, acara ini siap menghadirkan sesuatu yang istimewa kepada pengunjung. Komunitas Pencinta Kopi Nusantara Yogyakarta dengan Pemerintah Kota Jogja langsung bergandengan tangan membuat even kreatif. Agendanya dicreate spesial untuk menyambut Hari jadi Kota Jogja yang ke-261 pada 7 Oktober dan International Coffee Day yang jatuh pada 1 Oktober.

Plt Kepala Dinas Pariwisata Kota Yogya, Yunianto Dwi Sutono mengatakan, Malioboro Coffee Night kali ini akan melibatkan lebih dari 40 tenant dari beberapa daerah di Indonesia. Jogja, Kulonprogo, Bandung, Jakarta, Cianjur, Aceh, Flores, Medan sampai Papua, ikut ambil bagian di even ini.

“Karakter utama yang dipilih dalam Malioboro Coffee Night kali ini adalah kopi tubruk nusantara. Mereka bukan hanya terdiri dari coffee shop tetapi juga petani kopi hingga industri kopi,” ujar Yunianto, Minggu (17/9).

Tak lupa, sisi edukasi kepada masyarakat tentang kopi diselipkan juga dalam event ini. Dari mulai seluk beluk kopi Indonesia dengan kualitas terbaik, petani kopi, penggiat kopi dan industri yang terkait, semua dikemas dengan konsep berstandar global.

"Nanti akan ditampilkan beberapa teknik meracik kopi yang mudah diikuti atau dilakukan di rumah oleh para penikmat kopi ataupun masyarakat awam yang belum mengetahui teknik menikmati kopi yang sehat," kata Yunianto.

Malioboro Coffee Night juga melibatkan para seniman Jogja sebagai pengisi acara. Pentas musik jalanan, cartoon art dan seni patung mewarnai event sepanjang malam ini. Tak lupa photobooth dari Cafe 80 Bocor Alus akan menjadi daya tarik yang menyedot pengunjung untuk berselfie ria.

Yunianto menambahkan, dalam memperingati HUT Kota Jogja, selain festival kopi di Malioboro, juga disusul acara Sapa Jogja Street Sculpture, yaitu berupa aksi serempak pemasangan instalasi seni di kawasan Kotabaru Yogya pada 3 Oktober 2017.

“Sebanyak 17 kampung wisata yang sudah eksis di Yogya juga akan pameran dalam event Garebeg Pasar di kawasan XT Square sehari penuh pada 5 Oktober 2017,” ujar Yunianto.

Pemerintah Kota Yogya pun juga mengundang 25 walikota yang tergabung dalam Asosiasi Pemerintah Kota Seluruh Indonsesia untuk mengikuti event Jogja Fam Trip yang mempertemukan pemerintah kota dengan para pelaku biro perjalanan.

"Sebagai puncak acara peringatan HUT Kota Yogya akan digelar Wayang Jogja Night Karnival pada 7 Oktober 2017 mulai pukul 18.00 WIB. Event ini menjadi ruang baru setiap komunitas dan kecamatan di Yogya unjuk kreativitas bidang street art untuk dipamerkan ke publik melalui karnval dengan rute Jalan Jenderal Sudirman hingga Kleringan Yogya," ujar Yunianto.

Menteri Pariwisata Arief Yahya ikut angkat topi. Menurutnya, festival kopi menjadi salah satu program dan strategi Kementerian Pariwisata untuk menjadikan kopi sebagai daya tarik dalam meningkatkan kunjungan wisatawan Nusantara dan mancanegara ke Indonesia.

"Budaya minum kopi yang kuat di Jogja akan menarik pencinta kopi dari seluruh dunia. Apalagi di Malioboro juga ada kopi yang disajikan unik dimasukkan arang yang masih membara yang disebut kopi joss. Wisatawan juga harud tahu itu," kata Menpar Arief Yahya.

Menpar Arief Yahya menjelaskan bahwa festival kopi sangat membantu program Pesona Indonesia dalam rangka mencapai target kedatangan 15 juta turis mancanegara dan 260 juta wisatawan Nusantara di berbagai obyek wisata di Indonesia. Dan contoh riilnya bisa dilihat dari Thailand dan Vietnam.

“Lewat diplomasi kuliner dua negara itu berhasil mempengaruhi dunia. Kita juga bisa karena potensinya lebih hebat dari Thailand dan Vietnam," ujar Menpar Arief Yahya. (*)

via SPORTOURISM.ID

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