No, someone *cough* told me Thien How won't go, cuz Chong Ming has retired.. So, more chances for DJARUM Doubles.
Don't worry, I support BAM Doubles too.. Like Peng Soon, Hun Pin, Yim Loo and the rest of the MJs back-up gang.
I remember last year Vietnam Open, the winner won something like US$1,300 or something, unless the player win and can pay for his airfare only, not enough to pay for room and food, the other runner-ups and losers actually 'lose their shirt or skirt' so to speak!!!
It is around US$ 4000 for the winner or US$ 3600 for double if I am correct...same amount like in US open... I hope Chen Yu will show up...he needs more points here...
Funny why CHN send players like ZTT/YY & CY to a 2 star tournament. Before the tournament starts, it's like 99% they will churned as eventual winner already. Somehow I feel it's like adult bullying the kiddos when they are competing... LOL
Hmmmmmmmm maybe you mean the Vietnam International Challenge, which is the other international event hosted by Vietnam. This years was held in May and offered USD15k prize money in total.
I remember the tournament was held in Vietnam and I did post a comment at that time mocking the prize $$$, it was so low that cannot even cover flying to Vietnam, maybe row a sampan over and tenting and pack lunch and dinner...hehehe!!!
i had put the Vietnam GP draw in my blog. here is the link Men's Singles Men's Doubles Women's Singles Women's Doubles Mixed Doubles
I think the participants for this level of tournament [GP or formerly known as 2* and 3*] is about right. Many in the top 21-50 Asians are there. That's exactly what the tournament needs: good highly competitive games... Naturally, only a few top 10 players should be there... Hey, I thought Chen Yu won't play?!? So his name is still there on the Chinese roster? Maybe he will play then...
I am still checking their participations today...lets see..!! I think Chinese Manager arrived late last nite......