I asked that question many times too. All we got for an answer is LM is on leave in China I don't want to speculate but to me thats a bit strange
let's hope the Indonesian Juniors do their best in this year to catch up with Taufik's performance.. otherwise, i think it's still better to just sent him, although it will be difficult if Taufik is against LCW or LD..
Taufik 'upset' over Indonesia badminton slump Taufik 'upset' over Indonesia badminton slump AFP, Thu Jun 9, 4:14 am ET JAKARTA (AFP) – Ex-Olympic badminton champion Taufik Hidayat has slammed Indonesia's men over their dire showing at the Sudirman Cup, with one top official to call for an "urgent" fix, a report said Thursday. An angry Taufik lashed out after the men managed just one singles win at the world mixed-teams championship held last month in China, only a year away from the 2012 London Olympics. "The young players did not show the fighting spirit during the Sudirman Cup, and I?m upset," Taufik said, according to the Jakarta Globe. "Can you tell me which Indonesian is in the top 10 ranking besides me? I really hope somebody can replace me once the Olympics come along." Full story: http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20110609/sp_wl_afp/badmintonina_20110609081423
Taufik skill and game plan is still the best. Look at how the young Chen Yuekun simply had no answer. You have to possess good speed and power to defeat Taufik, not with skills. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T63_vMMWBtA
hidayat as the no.1 seed in LiNing SO 2011, has been defeated by Wang ZhengMing (non seeded player) .. a bad start before Indonesia Premier SS really, compared to Gade as another veteran yet even older than him, his consistency is too dissappointing while he's showing generous support for his junior, I hope he still display a true fighting spirit that'll inspire his junior even further
Don't give up on Taufik Hidayat yet...... . Don't give up on Taufik Hidayat yet. He will be back to show us how good he really is. .
Hidayat fought back from a set down against Wang but his defence proved unable to cope with the heavy-hitting Chinese, who ran away with the decider to take it 21-16, 20-22, 21-13. The upset ends a stormy tournament for the volatile Hidayat, who had slammed Indonesian media coverage after he did not attend a pre-tournament press conference. "Today I played very badly," he said afterwards. "I think tomorrow I'll go back to Indonesia and prepare for (next week's) Indonesian Super Series." Full story: http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/sports/242592/badminton-star-hidayat-nehwal-out-of-singapore-open
2011 Indonesia Open SS Premier: The next tournament for Taufik Hidayat . Hahaha... That shows how Taufik thinks and it shows his determination to do his best in all his matches. Hope for the best for Taufik at the 2011 Indonesia Open SS Premier. .
[video=youtube;64yPvgq6hsg]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64yPvgq6hsg[/video] Taufik vs. Bao this week at the 2011 Djarum Indonesian Open
Sadly, Taufik lost to Peter Gade in the quarters at this year's IO SSP. Some of his recent remarks and interviews have got me thinking: perhaps he is thinking of retiring even before the OG next year. Perhaps by the end of this year. I just hope I am very wrong!!!
As long as he is enjoy it, should be ok. He should be one of the president candidate to be Players Association if they set one up. To take care of the well being of other players.
LCW, PG and the WD silver medalist wore the Taufik Hidayat Arena Tees at the medal ceremony... So nice!!
The matches between PG and TH are very tight last time. It's sadly TH lost, but PG was probly the better in that match. However, when I see the final of PG against LCW, I have the strong feeling TH could do more against LCW than PG did, no? (I don't think TH could win of LCW, he is in a incredible shape at this time!!) LCW was really playing with PG, which I don't see that happen with TH? Maybe TH can better handle the style of LCW than PG can?
