Live Badminton

I'm so into the game of badminton now. Perhaps it's part of the heat from the Proton-BWF World Championships 2007 which is being held in Kuala Lumpur currently. Besides playing, been catching up with the competition as well. After watching the world badminton championship through the TV for several days, I've decided to go to Putra Stadium in Bukit Jalil to be part of the lively crowd last Thursday (16/8/2007). Didn't really take many pictures but below are a few ones caught by the camera,

Malaysia's Lee Chong Wei against Indonesia's Kuncoro. Poor lad, he was jeered throughout his game for the poor performance by the crowd. The home player lost the game by 21-11, 21-9.

See the crowd behind me? Phew!

Not so clear... Malaysia's Hafiz against India's Anup. Last hope for Malaysian mens singles category after the bowing out of Lee but unfortunately, fell to the hands of the "long hands, long legs and everything long" (Serious, he can easily reach all ends of the court!) Anup by 21-19, 18-21, 21-15

Last game of the day for Court 4. The young Malaysian pair, Koo and Tan warming up for the game.

Another shot of them warming up before the game started.

The Polish pair are no match for the Malaysian pair who displayed a good performance of badminton throughout the game.

Get to see Rexy in person at last. Great guy with good composure. Like his attitude!

Good outing for a Thursday night. RM23 per person for the night was all worth it. Wished to see the final game on Sunday but (at the time of writing) most of the Malaysian players have been eliminated except for the veteran Malaysian pair, Chong and Lee, and ticket is all too pricey. Afterall, it's better to watch through the TV as the game is also being broadcasted live and all games will be played on the same court which means no games will be left out.

All the best for the Malaysian pair of Chong Tan Fook and Lee Wan Wah, the last hope for the country to taste success of the world championship.