It could be part of the globalization IBF is trying to promote. Esp. now, they are doing it yearly, instead of every 2 yrs. event. As far as the place itself, i'm trying to find out the website of it. But from what i can find out, the place also hold music concerts and the likes. My guess it's quite similar to the Pond, a multi-purpose hall. And will i go there and be an LO also??..Ehhhmm, no. Most likely not. Only if IBF or US Badminton asked me and willing to sponsor me, sure I'll think about it. And most importantly, if i go, i have to learn some Spanish first. As for the Indonesian team, I don't know who will be their LO/interpreter there, or will they be bringing in their own interpreter..
Yes, that's correct...And the promotional materials will most likely be sent out next year in Madrid, Spain...And on that note, look for some Malaysian players' success.. I also met a couple of the IBF people and they said that they will be "laid-off" pretty soon because the office in England will be closed and moved to Malaysia soon. So this will be their last "big" assignment. Actually there are only about 11 or 12 IBF staff headquartered in England.
I think Madrid is a GREAT location personally! No no, I'm not saying that because it's near my home... Anyway, I will be going to Madrid for sure, and I encourage all badminton fans who can to do so too!
So with Sudirman and World Champs gone to the East will the Thomas Cup be coming back to the West ? Of the 23 TC, 2 in the West, 21 in the East (last 11 in the East) Of the 14 WC, 11 in the West, 3 in the East (last 8 in the West) OF the 9 Sudirman, 7 in the West, 2 in the East (last 1 in the East)
Query So is this final? World Championships to be held in Madrid in September? Pardon my ignorance but I am managing some Filipno players and I am interested in making them join this event. How do we go about this? Could you give us some information on how to join, the costs involved and the requirements that need to be submitted? Thanks a lot, I will appreciate any help you can give me on this.
Yes, the World Championships will definately take place in Madrid next year (and Kuala Lumpur in 2007). This is official. If you want the exact rules, have a look at : http://www.worldbadminton.net/Portal/documents/wldchmps.PDF and (for qualification process) : http://www.worldbadminton.net/Portal/documents/wldchmps_elig.PDF 64 players/pairs are qualified in each event (MS,MD,WS,WD,XD) and the qualification is based on world ranking so your players must have the best world ranking possible in order to qualify...
Should be in CA, the home of BadmintonCentral Since World Championship 2005 was such a big success in US, why not continue to be in Anaheim? If badminton is going to survive well then US is the key market to penetrate, Madrid is not going to help in promoting this sport. Just look at the attendance of Olympic 2004 in badminton event ... so pitiful. Furthermore, the headquater of BadmintonCentral is also in California, I rest my case
Anaheim is too far. What not HP Pavillion here? And the headquarter of BadmintonCentral is here also.
IBF 2006 tickets..?!?! Hi everyone.....i was planning to go see IBF championship tournament at Madrid in 2006. Does someone know how can we buy tickets to see the finals? Does someone know which websites we can find more informations concerning it?? Hopefully....we can buy by internet since i live so far from Madrid. It will be my first time to see IBF tournament. Hopefully...someone will know the answers of my questions! Monica
Monica .... the official website is 06worlds.com. Similar to the 05worlds.com . Unfortunately though not much info yet on the website. I have some brochure about the 06 WC (which were given out during the 05 WC) but they're are back in NJ. I'm in California right now. I'll send it to you when I get back. Happy Holidays to All . Paul.
Monica ... I have the 06 WC brochure here and it is saying to contact the address below for more info. I think you'll be better off if you send them an email instead .... I also see in the brochure that the season-ticket prices are 150, 120, 90, and 60. I assume these are in Euros. They also have packages if you plan to do some sight-seeing as well (no prices were included though). Federacion Espanola de BAdminton C/ Ferraz, 16 6a planta. 28008 Madrid SPAIN Phone: (+34) 91 542 83 84 Fax: (+34) 91 547 32 99 Email: info@badminton.es Websites: www.badminton.es www.06worlds.com I hope this helps.
Monica Oh Thank you a lot Shreky! I really appreciated your help. I wrote a email today to the adress u gived me . I'll let u know...if I successfully bought tickets for this big event! Thank you so much! Hopefully...I will be able to buy good tickets and to see this tournament this year! Monica!
Monica hmmmm....well.....I can't do much for that! but for sure....I will prefere this tournament in asia! Monica!
I thought they had it in Spain once before, in Seville 2001. Why not give the job to someone else ...
