Sally, thanks for sharing a bit of info to the rest of BC members. As i think not all of us know much abt abt the qualification requirements needed to represent the U.S. in BWF's sanctioned events..
..Re Tony's status, yes, he was given a special grant to represent the U.S. to play in 2005 WC as well as the
U.S. Sudirman Cup team event. He also participated in last yr's U.S. Thomas Cup team..I believe those 3 events + the Olympics require a person to have a citizenship(or somekind of a special grant just like what Tony had)..
..Re the current BWF's tourney is called the Super Series..and there will be a yr ending Final Grand Prix(location is still undecided)..
Off topic: About Tony's decision to play for INA again this yr & next yr, yes, it was mentioned in this forum also(more like a player-for-hire deal). And abt his partnership w/Candra's this yr, well, as you may know, they failed to win either the MO or KO. I think their "biggest competitors" are not only CHN's MD, but all the young, up & coming pairs from KOR, MAS even INA. Cos as we were watching them play in those 2 tourneys, we can tell that their bodies are not as young as before, esp. playing against a much younger opponents, if you know what i mean.. hehe

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Nonetheless, I know it won't be easy and like you mentioned, it will be quite exhausting with all the travels. But hopefully in the upcoming All-England tourney, he and Candra will be refreshed & can taste that sweet victory once again..
(Btw, sorry, i just read in another thread that you are currently in S'pore and won't be attending next week's tourney @ GGBC..hmm, what a bummer

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