Showing posts with label Event. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Event. Show all posts

Monday, December 1, 2008

Christmas Gospel Rally Singapore 2008


Christmas Gospel Rally Singapore 2008

The Lord who
entered history


Sunday, 14 December 2008
16:30 Indonesian Service
19.30 Chinese-English Service

Singapore Polytechnic Convention Centre
(next to Dover MRT)

Speaker:
Pdt. Dr. Stephen Tong



Thursday, November 6, 2008

A Week as A Environmentalist

Hi All, now I'll shift a bit from the usual badminton topic to my past week activity. This week is the week for International Waste Congress organized by ISWA (International Solid Waste Management) with WMRAS (Waste Management and Recycling Association of Singapore). This event was held in Suntec City Convention Centre 3-6 Nov 2008.
Welcome reception was held @ Hortpark, Singapore's Gardening Hub. It was a great dinner under the starry sky.
On 5th and 6th, there is a parallel event held by NEA: Clean and Green Singapore, Schools' Carnival. This event basically comprises of booths showcasing the effort spent by various education institution start from primary, secondary, JC and ITE for being clean and green. It is very encouraging to see the future generation of Singapore speaking about 3R (Reduce, Reuse, and Recycling), alternative energy sources, and other nature loving activites. Below are the snapshots of the event.

Composting
Eco Park solely powered by wind energy
Dynamo powered handphone battery charger inspired by dinamo powered light
Even Nokia will plant a tree under your name in Kalimantan if you recycle your handphone, any type, any brand.... battery also can..
Below are the showcase made 100% by recycled materials

This is my favourite
Today, I visited Pulau Semakau Landfill. I believe this is the only offshore landfill in the world made by closing the sea area between Pulau Semakau and Pulau Sakeng. This was done by building 7km perimeter sand bunk. For a landfill, I can say that this will be the most beautiful landfill in the world. The best thing is that, its odour free. This can be done since no food or other organic waste can be thrown in this landfill. Only ashes and waste that are non-incinerable (e.g. pvc pipe) can be dumped here. Below are few of the pics:

Sunday, October 26, 2008

European Tournament Wrap Up

Indonesia were represented by Djarum Badminton Club did quite well in last 3 tournament held in Europe ahead of Denmark Open Super Series. Below is the chart prepared to summarized how the Djarum players performed in Bitburger Open, Bulgaria Open and Dutch Open 2008


3 Title, 7 Runners Up, and 5 Seminalist were a very good result indeed. In fact, Shendy, Meiliana, Fran and Rendra will be recalled back to cipayung to represent the national team. Who knows Andre, Pipin, or Febe will be the next on the line to be Cipayung's squad.

Few pictures from Bulgaria Open:
Rosaria "Pipin" Pungkasari
Fran/Shendy and Rendra/Meiliana
Photos from Dutch Open:
Andre Kurniawan Tedjono, MS Champion

Fran/Shendy

Shendy/Meiliana
Bitburger Open 2008 Full Result
Bulgarian Open 2008 Full Result
Dutch Open 2008 Full result

Meanwhile in Denmark Super Series, Pelatnas team only managed to clinch 1 title. Again, the title come from Indonesia Olympic Gold Medallist Markis Kido/Hendra Setiawan. Good news is that two of newly-formed womens double performed very well. Rani Mundiasti/Jo Novita lost in the finals to seeded no 4 Chin/Wong from Malaysia while Nitya Maheswari/Greysia Polii reached semifinal.

Denmark Open Super Series 2008 Full Result

Photos taken from:
http://photo-forum.net/forum/read.ph...horum_uriauth=
http://dutchopen.nl/uk/photos.php

Sunday, October 5, 2008

Macau Open Gold Grandprix and Bitburger Open Wrap Up

TAUFIK HIDAYAT finally win something...... It has been a while since we saw this winning expression....

By clinching the title, Taufik helped Lee Chong Wei to continues his runner up streak... what a de ja vu ... since Olympic Games 2008 LCW seems to be a runner up specialist...

Indonesian young men doubles Fernando Kurniawan/Lingga Lie managed to reach semifinal before being eliminated by the champs and seeded no.1 KKK/TBH from Malaysia. Another Indo future shuttler Alamsyah Yunus played well to reached semi. He was defeated by current world no.2 Lee Chong Wei from Malaysia.

Full results of Macau Open here

From Bitburger Open 2008 in Germany... Maria Febe Kusumastuti won the women singles final by defeating Aditi Mutatkar from India in rubber set 22-24 21-8 and 23-21. She saved 3 match points from Aditi before closed the 3rd game 23-21.


Unfortunately WD seeded no 1 Meiliana Jauhari/Shendy Puspa Irawati failed to won the title after losing to Nielsen/Roepke from Denmark. Other semifinalst from Indonesia: Fran Kurniawan?rendra Wijaya in MD and Rendra Wijaya/Meiliana Jauhari in XD.

Full results of Bitburger Open here

Source of Pictures:
http://sports.sina.com.cn
badmintoncentral.com

Thursday, October 2, 2008

China Masters Super Series 2008 Wrap Up

Sony Dwi Kuncoro clinched his third consecutive super series by defeating Chen Jin from China PR in straight set 21-19 and 21-18. He proved himself as a serious contender in men singles and of course its a good news for Indonesian badminton. After Hendrawan's heroic action in Thomas Cup 2002 and Taufik Hidayat 2004 Olympic Gold Medal, Indonesia practically silenced in men singles sector.... New hero has born...


Sony positioning as Indonesian first single in Thoman Cup 2008 has been proven accurate based on his recent performance. I believe it is the time for Indonesian men singles to wake up and start producing more world class player. I believe few are in the making.... Simon Santoso (current world no 7), Andre Kurniawan Tedjono (26), Tommy Sugiarto (39), Yunus Alamsyah (45) and Ari Yuli Hartanto (49). Taufik? He needs more drive..... hope he can get back his form...

Other result, Olympic gold medallist Markis Kido and Hendra Setiawan once again proven that they are the best in men doubles by defeting Sun Junjie/Chen Xu from China 21-17 and 24-22. World rank #1 Nova Widiyanto and Lilyana Natsir failed for the second time in two weeks in super series finals. This time they lose to world rank #3 Xie Zhongbo and Zhang Yawen. One thing worth noting is the bad call by the linesman when score shown 14-11 for Chinese pairs; Nova and Lily never recover from the bad call and lose 17-21 and 17-21. Poor quality of refreeing was also seen in the men singles match up.

Full result can be seen here.

This week, Indonesian player will be competing in two turnaments. The national team will compete in Macau Open Grand Prix Gold 2008, while the team from Djarum Club will participate in Bitburgeropen 2008 in Germany. Wish them all the best....

Sunday, September 21, 2008

Taiwan Open Gold GP and Japan Super Series Wrap Up

Indonesian team did well in Taiwan Open Gold GP and Japan Open Super Series.

1. Taiwan Open Gold GP

Indonesia were represented by Rani Mundiasti/Jo Novita (WD), Chandra Wijaya (MD), Simon Santoso (MS) and Devin Lahardi/Lita Nurlita (XD) where the last two managed to clinched the title... Simon Santoso was the finalist of the last two super series (Singapore SS and Indonesia SS) won the tournament by defeating Roslin Hashim from Malaysia. Indonesian yound mixed doubles pair upset the home side (seeded no 4) Fang/Cheng...

2. Japan Open Super Series
Indonesian managed to clinched the mixed double title via All Indonesian Final. Muhammad Rijal won his first ever Internatioanal title (partnered with Vita Marissa) by defeating world's No 1 Nova Widianto/Lilyana Natsir in rubber set. Sony Dwi Kuncoro has a nice revenge by trashing World's No 2 Lee Chong Wei from Malaysia. Indonesian young pairs Septano Bona/Mohammad Ahsan failed to clinched Indonesian 3rd title after losing to experienced pair Paaske/Rasmussen from Denmark.

SONY DWI KUNCORO, Japan Open Super Series 2008 Men Singles Champion

Muhammad Rijal/Vita Marissa, Japan Open Super Series 2008 Mixed Doubles Champion


Photos Source: Agence France Presse - AFP

Monday, June 23, 2008

Singapore and Indonesia Super Series 2008 Wrap Up

Turnamen Singapore Open dan Indonesia Open Super Series 2008 baru saja berakhir... Kedua turnamen ini sedikit kehilangan bobotnya karena absennya para pemain utama dari China, Korea Selatan, Indonesia, dan Malaysia. Namun satu ke-asyikan sendiri dalam mengamati kedua turnamen ini ialah kemunculan para pemain muda usia. Mereka memberikan peringatan awal bahwa mereka eksis dan di tahun-tahun mendatang akan menjadi bintang. Berikut adalah beberapa pemain Indonesia yang patut kita perhatikan:

1. Adrianti Firdasari



Firdasari adalah salah satu produk sukses dari Tim Uber Indonesia 2008. Saya melihat dia sebagai Susi Susanti Part II; dengan postur yang cukup tinggi dan jangkauan yang panjang membuat dia meng-cover lapangan dengan baik.... Buktinya? Firdasari berhasil menyingkirkan unggulan pertama Singapore Open 2008 Pi Hongyan dari Perancis... Sayang kiprahnya di Indonesia Open terhenti di babak pertama oleh Hwang Hye Youn dari Korea Selatan.

2. Pia Zebadiah Bernadet


Pia, yang adalah adik kandung pemain ganda putra kita Markis Kido, mengingatkan saya kepada Mia Audina. Posturnya yang agak kecil diimbangi dengan kelenturannya dalam menerima bola. Satu hal yang saya amati ialah kecerdikan dia menempatkan bola melalui pukulan-pukulan tipuan. Kecerdikannya inipun sempat dipuji oleh Susi Susanti, legenda bulutangkis Indonesia. Di Singapore Open 2008, Pia hampir saja memberikan kejutan dengan menundukkan unggulan ketiga Wnag Chen dari Hongkong.

3. Maria Kristin Yulianti


Membicarakan tunggal putri Indonesia tentu saja tidak lengkap tanpa menyebutkan Maria Kristin Yulianti. Kenapa? Di Indonesia Open, Maria berhasil menembus babak final dengan menundukkan Zhang Ning asal China. Di Final pun, dia memaksa unggulan pertama Lin Zhu bermain rubber-set. Jikalau saja lutut dia tidak bermasalah, bukan tak mungkin gelar Indonesia Open 2008 akan jatuh ke tanggan-nya.

4. Maria Febe Kusumastuti

Febe adalah pemain muda asal Klub Djarum. Dia sempat menjadi buah bibir di forum Badminton Central. Sempat memberikan perlawanan ketat, bahkan unggul 20-18 di set ketiga, Febe akhirnya harus mengakui keunggulan Pi Hongyan. Hampir saja Febe menambah mimpi buruk Pi akan pemain Indonesia. Saya percaya Maria Febe adalah salah satu tunggal putri masa depan Indonesia...

5. Vita Marisa / Lilyana Natsir


Vita dan Lili barangkali lebih ternama di nomor ganda campuran. Lilyana Natsir dengan Nova Widianto saat ini menempati posisi nomor 1 di dunia, sedangkan Vita Marissa bersama Flandy Limpele menduduki peringkat ke 4 dunia. Vita/Lili mengejutkan dunia dengan menundukkan ganda nomor 3 dunia Zhang Yawen/Wei Yili dari China di semifinal Indonesia Open sebelum akhirnya memastikan gelar juara dengan menundukkan Miyuki Maeda/Satoko Suetsuna dari Jepang. Hasil positif yang mudah-mudahan memberikan dorongan motivasi untuk ber-prestasi baik di Olimpiade Beijing 2008.

6. Greysia Polii / Jo Novita


Ganda Greysia Polii dan Jo Novita dikenal sebagai pasangan kecil-kecil cabe rawit. Dengan postur yang tidak cukup besar, hampir seluruh lapangan bisa di-cover dengan baik. Peringkat 16 dunia ini diharapkan bisa menjadi kejutan di masa yang akan datang.

7. Shendy Puspa Irawati / Meilina Jauhari

Pasangan ini memberikan kejuta besar di Indonesia Open 2008. Mereka menundukkan unggulan kedua Kumiko Ogura/Reiko Shiota asal Jepang di babak kedua, lalu mengalahkan unggulan kedelapan Ha Jung Eun/Kim Min Jung asal Korea Selatan sebelum akhirnya terhenti di babak semifinal oleh ganda Jepang Miyuki Maeda/Satoko Suetsuna. Hasil yang fantastis mengingat mereka hanya menempati posisi ke-27 dunia. Pasangan ini dideskripsikan di Badminton Central sebagai pasangan yang penuh dengan energy. Modal awal untuk meraih kesuksesan.

8. Sony Dwi Kuncoro / Simon Santoso

Dua pemain tunggal Indonesia ini sudah membuktikan diri bahwa mereka patut diperhitungkan, bukan saja dibawah bayang-bayang Taufik Hidayat. Sony keluar sebagai juara Indonesia Open sedangkan Simon menjadi runner up baik di Singapore maupun Indonesia Open. Bukan tidak mungkin apabila akhirnya PBSI memutuskan mengirimkan Sony dan Simon ke Olimpiade Beijing (Simon menggantikan Taufik yang belakangan ini kehilangan form terbaiknya).

Ronn (23 Juni 2008)

Sumber foto dan data:
- Mas Wawan
- Zhang Qi
- Badminton Central
- Badminton World Federation
- Tournament Software