might be. i saw them doing the same thing before. But some asians do that occasionally - oh, i mean they used to share a water bottle.
My captain has a habit of looking up when the shuttle is high in front of the net. He thought he could retrieve the shot. I always tell him to look away.
I fully support that - make the prize moneys irresistible, not just for the winners but every participant as well, and, yes, raised the prestige of the event in whatever way they can (maybe get feedback and suggestions from players and coaches to see what they really want).