Didn't Lee Zii Jia beat Loh Kean Yew once before? I agree these two are dangerous to MAS players though.
eeerrr...are you sure? pls lah...be humble. There are plenty of Msia players who can beat these 2 lah. And there is one uncle there that will run rings around this 2 hor. dun play play with that uncle hor.. We still have a long way to go....and I hope they will put in the effort and sacrifices. kudos to KY on sacrificing his studies, be planted and work hard towards his dream...
Agree it is a disadvantage for the brothers to break their training during NS. Let's hope they can adapt well and use the NS stint to become physically and mentally fitter. They can no longer remain as juniors and must be prepared to advance to the senior ranks and challenge the world-class players. The Olympics should be their ultimate goal. Therefore good luck guys and make the best use of your youth.
for sports to blossom here, i think a path should be plan for those who retired from professional circuit. it would be sad to see similar fate to Gail Emms happening to local players. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/badminto...lympic-star-gail-emms-issues-public-cry-help/
that's why the Sporean parents always ask the children to go for their studies rather than full time sports.... they can play and train, but when they reach a certain age, then they have to rely on something to make a living....this is the age old issue facing everyone and not everyone are born into a rich family that can support his/her children passion. I hope the Spore association can do more for the players and continue to support them after they end their playing careers... I see we have this big hall, nice facilities, all top notch and clean air con halls for training and all that, but when it comes to the "software", the so called treatment of, is really cannot make it! hope and wish for changes by the sba management and coaches....set a pathway for the players...
yeah, the past 1-2 decades clearly show SG is good in producing hardware only. software depends on outsiders.
IMO, there is also a larger issue of the employment frame work. Many jobs here (especially office jobs) requires a basic education qualification (in general, minimally GCE 'O' levels). If one wishes to pursue a full time career in sports over the normal academic path. There could really be an issue of seeking employment after sporting career. Even if the association steps in to provide end-career support, i wonder how much can they help. Perhaps not in job seeking, maybe financial assistance to go for studies / skills training and obtain relevant qualifications. Unless of course they wish to pursue an entrepreneurial path. But then again, starting a business is risky and the results uncertain. Given all these factors and the practicalities/realities of life, it is little wonder why bread is often chosen over passion. Especially for the average SGeans. Sent from my MI NOTE LTE using Tapatalk
I think the Singapore Sports School also prepares its graduates to pursue higher education in sports-related and other subjects to enable them to pursue a professional career after sports. Arrangements have been made to link up with local tertiary institutions and universities overseas. Top athletes who are prepared to study have been given financial assistance to train and study overseas like the swimming Quah siblings, Joseph Schooling and other prominent national swimmers who have graduated and contributing to our sports scene. Ang Peng Siong being one of them.
SEA Games: Once Malaysian, Singaporean shuttler Loh Kean Yew has no regrets switching allegiances Singapore's Kean Yew Loh lost 1-2 to Joo Ven Soong from Malaysia in the Badminton Men's Team Semi Final Event. Photo: Samuel Dai/Sport Singapore Published: 2:25 PM, August 24, 2017 KUALA LUMPUR — Penang-born badminton player Loh Kean Yew has no regrets switching allegiances to Singapore. Kean Yew, who now holds Singaporean citizenship, put up a strong fight before going down to Malaysia's Soong Joo Ven in three sets in the men's team event semi-final at the Kuala Lumpur Sea Games (KL2017) on Wednesday night (Aug 23). Kean Yew, who made his Sea Games debut for Singapore at the 2015 edition, said he is not looking back. "I do not regret this decision. They (Singapore) have given me all the support I needed since I continued my studies there when I was 13," said the 20-year-old, after his match on Wednesday. "I don't deny that my coach in Malaysia had taken care of me and developed my skills; however, I have long studied and adapted to life in Singapore." Kean Yew's brother Loh Kean Hean, who is two years older, is also part of the Singapore badminton team at KL2017 and had partnered Terry Hee in the men's doubles. NEW STRAITS TIMES
Singapore's SEA Games 2017 Results: It looks like Liang Xiaoyu has not recovered from her injury as she was not featured in the team matches. Women's Team: Grace Chua Hui Zhen Ker’ Sara Koh Liang Xiaoyu Nur Insyirah Khan Binte Abdul Hamid Khan Ong Ren-Ne Si To Jia Rong Tan Wei Han Wong Jia Ying Crystal Yeo Jia Min Singapore[SIN] - [VIE] Vietnam: 3-1 Time: Tue 8/22/2017 9:00 AM Draw: Sea Games 2017 Women's Team Score: 3-1 Match overview 1 WS1 Yeo Jia Min [SIN] - [VIE] Thuy Linh Nguyen 21-16 19-21 19-21 0-1 0:57 2 WS2 Chua Hui Zhen Grace [SIN] - [VIE] Thu Huyen Le 12-21 21-19 21-14 1-0 0:57 3 WS3 Khan Nur Insyirah [SIN] - [VIE] Thi Phuong Hong Dinh 21-19 21-17 1-0 0:38 4 WD1 Ong Ren-Ne [SIN] Wong Jia Ying Crystal [SIN] - [VIE] Thi Sen Nguyen [VIE] Nhu Thao Pham 21-17 23-21 1-0 0:34 5 WD2 Tan Wei Han [SIN] Yeo Jia Min [SIN] - [VIE] Thi Phuong Hong Dinh [VIE] Thi Hoai Do
Myanmar[MYA] - [SIN] Singapore: 1-3 Time: Tue 8/22/2017 3:00 PM Draw: Sea Games 2017 Men's Team Score: 1-3 Match overview 1 MS1 Phone Pyae Naing [MYA] - [SIN] Ng Zin Rei Ryan 13-21 16-21 0-1 0:29 2 MS2 Chan Win Oo [MYA] - [SIN] Kean Yew Loh 12-21 9-21 0-1 0:23 3 MS3 Aung Myo Htoo [MYA] - [SIN] Shi Xuan Dominic Soh 26-24 24-22 1-0 0:39 4 MD1 Phone Pyae Naing [MYA] Arkar Phone Myat [MYA] - [SIN] Hee Yong Kai Terry [SIN] Loh Kean Hean 11-21 15-21 0-1 0:20 5 MD2 Aung Myo Htoo [MYA] Chan Win Oo [MYA] - [SIN] Chrisnanta Danny Bawa [SIN] Guang Liang Jason Wong
Thailand[THA] - [SIN] Singapore: 3-0 Time: Wed 8/23/2017 9:00 AM Draw: Sea Games 2017 Women's Team Score: 3-0 Match overview 1 WS1 Busanan Ongbamrungphan [THA] - [SIN] Yeo Jia Min 21-7 21-12 1-0 0:32 2 WD1 Puttita Supajirakul [THA] Sapsiree Taerattanachai [THA] - [SIN] Ong Ren-Ne [SIN] Wong Jia Ying Crystal 21-13 21-17 1-0 0:36 3 WS2 Nitchaon Jindapol [THA] - [SIN] Chua Hui Zhen Grace 21-4 21-15 1-0 0:30 4 WD2 Jongkolphan Kititharakul [THA] Rawinda Prajongjai [THA] - [SIN] Tan Wei Han [SIN] Yeo Jia Min 5 WS3 Chochuwong Pornpawee [THA] - [SIN] Khan Nur Insyirah
Singapore[SIN] - [MAS] Malaysia: 0-3 Time: Wed 8/23/2017 3:00 PM Draw: Sea Games 2017 Men's Team Score: 0-3 Match overview 1 MS1 Ng Zin Rei Ryan [SIN] - [MAS] Zulkarnain Iskandar 21-19 17-21 10-21 0-1 0:52 2 MD1 Hee Yong Kai Terry [SIN] Loh Kean Hean [SIN] - [MAS] Ong Yew Sin [MAS] Teo Ee Yi 10-21 22-20 15-21 0-1 0:43 3 MS2 Kean Yew Loh [SIN] - [MAS] Joo Ven Soong 21-9 17-21 18-21 0-1 1:03 4 MD2 Chrisnanta Danny Bawa [SIN] Guang Liang Jason Wong [SIN] - [MAS] Sze Fei Goh [MAS] Izzuddin Nur 5 MS3 Shi Xuan Dominic Soh [SIN] - [MAS] Lee Zii Jia
Sea Games 2017 ( Individual Event) Order of play of Saturday, August 26, 2017 WS Soniia Cheah [4] [MAS] - [SIN] Yeo Jia Min 21-16 22-20 0:41 Pornpawee Chochuwong [3] [THA] - [SIN] Chua Hui Zhen Grace 21-11 21-10 0:32 WD Sarah Joy Barredo [PHI] Alyssa Yasbel Leonardo [PHI] - [SIN] Chua Hui Zhen Grace [SIN] Ker'Sara Koh 21-19 18-21 21-13 0:51 MD Bodin Isara [1] [THA] Nipitphon Phuangphuapet [THA] - [SIN] Hee Yong Kai Terry [SIN] Loh Kean Hean 21-17 21-10 0:28 XD Hee Yong Kai Terry [3] [SIN] Tan Wei Han [SIN] - [VIE] Tuan Duc Do [VIE] Nhu Thao Pham 22-20 21-14 0:33 MS Kean Yew Loh [SIN] - [LAO] Xaysomphone Vongpachith 21-11 21-8 0:19
Saturday, August 26, 2017 MS Kean Yew Loh [SIN] - [CAM] Chanmara Tep 21-11 21-14 0:25 Ng Zin Rei Ryan [SIN] - [MYA] Aung Myo Htoo 21-16 21-17 0:24 MD Jian Liang Lee [SIN] Guang Liang Jason Wong [SIN] - [MYA] Arkar Phone Myat [MYA] Hein Si Thu Toe 21-14 21-19 0:28 XD Bodin Isara [4] [THA] Savitree Amitrapai [THA] - [SIN] Danny Bawa Chrisnanta [SIN] Wong Jia Ying Crystal 21-15 21-10 0:28 WD Ong Ren-Ne [SIN] Wong Jia Ying Crystal [SIN] - [LAO] Bouphakesone Lomany [LAO] Onlyone Phouangmala 21-9 21-16 0:22
Sunday, August 27, 2017 WD Vivian Hoo [2] [MAS] Woon Khe Wei [MAS] - [SIN] Ong Ren-Ne [SIN] Wong Jia Ying Crystal 21-12 21-10 0:27 XD Chan Peng Soon [MAS] Cheah Yee See [MAS] - [SIN] Hee Yong Kai Terry [3] [SIN] Tan Wei Han 16-21 21-19 21-16 1:12 MS Jonatan Christie [1] [INA] - [SIN] Ng Zin Rei Ryan 21-13 21-13 0:26 MS Ihsan Maulana Mustofa [3] [INA] - [SIN] Kean Yew Loh 22-20 21-11 0:38
Tuesday, August 29, 2017 FINALS XD Dechapol Puavaranukroh [1] [THA] Sapsiree Taerattanachai [THA] - [MAS] Goh Soon Huat [2] [MAS] Shevon Jemie Lai 21-15 22-20 0:42 WS Goh Jin Wei [MAS] - [MAS] Soniia Cheah [4] 21-11 21-10 0:31 MS Jonatan Christie [1] [INA] - [THA] Khosit Phetpradab [2] 21-19 21-10 0:38 WD Jongkolphan Kititharakul [THA] Rawinda Prajongjai [THA] - [THA] Puttita Supajirakul [1] [THA] Sapsiree Taerattanachai 21-16 7-8 Retired 0:38 MD Kittinupong Kedren [4] [THA] Dechapol Puavaranukroh [THA] - [MAS] Ong Yew Sin [3] [MAS] Teo Ee Yi 21-19 20-22 21-17 0:59 Unfortunately our teams and players cannot match those from our badminton-strong neighbours like Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand. I guess it will take a long while more for us to close the gap.
Even though LXY never played a single game, she still part of the SEA Game Team. Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk
