Veterans Boonsak Ponsana and Juliane Schenk return to the scene of their greatest triumph, the Li Ning Singapore Open which began today…
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Less than a year away from the #Brazil2014 FIFA World Cup, the Menâs National Team is halfway through the final round of qualifying. Read up on everything you need to know before tonightâs home match vs. Honduras. http://ow.ly/ma0yt
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Brief Translation-
The Perks of Playing Badminton:
1. It’s a full body exercise – improves overall body functions
2. Flexibility in level of participation – anyone can play!
3. Can help lose weight
4. Can help prevent Diabetes
In general, keeping your body in a healthy state allows you to be at your best to fight off any illnesses. What better than to do self-maintenance AND enjoy the sport you love most! Grab a racket & partner – play!
SIN Open 2013: Don’t be too upset that Indonesia Open 2013 is over. Let’s keep the ball rolling in Singapore! Check out the draws – Qualification Rounds began already this morning 9am!
âThe moment you create is what youâre remembered for, and the music is the soundtrack of that moment.â: Team USA figure skater Johnny Weir talks choosing the perfect music. http://ow.ly/m7HnF
Happy Father’s Day! Thanks to all #TeamUSA dads for being such a large part of the team behind the team. Here are just a few of the fathers we’re grateful for:
Katie Uhlaender is grateful for the two father figures she has who represent both worlds her father lived in: http://ow.ly/m51Uv
Jon Lujan Adaptive Alpine Skier has been through some rough times with his daughter, Emily — from being deployed to getting injured. But through thick and thin it’s Jon and Emily against the world: http://ow.ly/m52cT
Four-time Olympian Tony Azevedo recently joined the dads club and just might have a future Olympian on his hands: http://ow.ly/m4Y5C
INA Open 2013: Nothing beats winning at home with the whole stadium cheering for you. Even more, to come out on top against the World no.1 Ko/Lee 21-14 21-18. Congratulations to Ahsan/Setiawan – Men’s Doubles Champions!
INA Open 2013: Everyone knows Juliane Schenk is a fighter, so she was sure to go all out against the World no.1 Li Xuerui. Despite Juliane’s best efforts, the 22 year-old Li stood her ground & secured the win 21-16 18-21 21-17.
Li appreciates a great match, and of course, a great opponent – see her thumbs up for Schenk!
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INA Open 2013 marks the 5th title for Lee Chongwei here in Jakarta. It is a tournament of mixed feelings as another close friend of the circuit -Taufik Hidayat – officially retires. Still, we have the memories!
Final score vs. Marc Zwiebler
21-15 21-14
INA Open 2013 Women’s Doubles Champions Bao/Cheng! A score of 15-21 21-18 21-18, these ladies won over last year’s champions Wang/Yu for the crown. It was certainly a fight till the end, and their expressions say it all. Congratulations, ladies.
Hey…wasn’t ment to be! I tried everything I can but I have to accept that LCW is the better player!! I thank him for the fun we had all week and thanks to everyone at home and worldwide for the amazing support!!! Means a lot and I promise to work hard to make this picture reality in the future! 
thanks!! Danke!!!!!
thanks!! Danke!!!!!
Just to give you an impression of the atmosphere inside the stadium during a ladies doubles match of the first round. Simply incredible!!!
After a rather disappointing week in Jakarta, I am now on my way to Singapore. The mixed doubles performance of Birgit Michels and me was not bad, but we lost to Kurniawan/Irawati (INA) 24:22/16:21/11:21 in the first round. It was a great atmosphere to play in and I really cherish the experience!
Next week in Singapore we have to play current World- and Olympic Champions Zhang/Zhao (China), so it is not going to be easy! Let’a see what we can do…
Auf geht’s Deutschland!!!
Next week in Singapore we have to play current World- and Olympic Champions Zhang/Zhao (China), so it is not going to be easy! Let’a see what we can do…
Auf geht’s Deutschland!!!
INA Open 2013: The Danes showed great determination to make it to the Final by out-playing three Indonesian pairs along the way. Are they ready for the Olympic Champions Zhao/Zhang? It shall be an epic meet!
A tribute to the Indonesian Icon Taufik Hidayat live at Stadium Istora!
INA Open 2013: Setiawan/Ahsan are the only Indonesians on court today. Winning over the Olympic Champions in two sets and then standing ground against the well-performed Russians, they look forward to a roaring match vs. the top Korean MD Lee/Ko. This will be an exciting one for sure!
INA Open 2013: Schenk’s trip to this Final didn’t come easy, having to battle two amazing talents – Tai Tzuying & Saina Nehwal. Now, she takes on the Olympic Champion Li Xuerui. Certainly, she will not go down without a fight. Can’t wait for this match 3rd up!
INA Open 2013: Here’s the play list for today’s Finals. Cheer on your favourites!
