Venue : Riocentro Pavilion 4, Rio de Janeiro-BRA Schedule : 11-20 August 2016 Rio Olympic Website : https://www.rio2016.com/en/badminton BWF Olympic Website : http://olympics.bwfbadminton.com/ Full Draw link : http://www.badmintoncentral.com/forums/index.php?threads/the-draw-in-full.165718/ BWF Live Score : http://olympics.bwfbadminton.com/live/ Tournamentsoftware link : http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/tournament.aspx?id=3400A457-E0A4-4C87-89CA-C9A6CF1B2C0D Live Streaming & Live TV Broadcast information : http://www.badmintoncentral.com/for...ing-and-tv-broadcast-for-rio-olympics.165856/ Rio de Janeiro time : http://www.worldtimezone.com/time/wtzresult.php?CiID=1307&forma=Find Time DAY-6 ORDER OF PLAY (08.30am local time, 1 court) => https://www.rio2016.com/en/badminton-schedule-and-results/day-16 WD Semifinals : - Misaki Matsutomo/Ayaka Takahashi (JPN) v Jung Kyung Eun/Shin Seung Chan (KOR) H-2-H stats : 2-2 / WR : 1 v 5 It will be close contest between two pairs, recent All England winner has slight advantage to book final berth but last two meetings Korean pair defeated the Japanese world number one including Uber Cup semifinal tie last May. - Tang Yuanting/Yu Yang (CHN) v Christinna Pedersen/Kamilla Rytter-Juhl (DEN) H-2-H : 1-0 / WR : 2 v 6 Tang/Yu impressive performance in last eight against Maheswari/Polii will be tough nut to crack for Danish duo Pedersen/Juhl who pushed into the limit by Chang/Lee at quarterfinal in really physically demanding encounter. MD Semifinals : - Chai Biao/Hong Wei (CHN) v Goh V Shem/Tan Wee Kiong (MAS) H-2-H : 3-3 / WR : 5 v 12 It's unimaginable for both semifinalists to cruise into Rio last four and one step closer to gold medal match. These two pairs have same style of play and have an equal chance to reach highest achievement in their badminton career. Chai/Hong overcame Russian dangerous pair, Ivanov/Sozonov while Goh/Tan stunned Lee/Yoo in rubber games. - Fu Haifeng/Zhang Nan (CHN) v Marcus Ellis/Chris Langridge (GBR) H-2-H : 2-0 / WR : 4 v 22 Fu/Zhang passed their toughest situation against Two Kims and on paper scenario the Chinese will be strong favourite to overcome unseeded Ellis/Langridge. But Great Britain combination have scored big upsets to win over two higher-ranked pairs, Kim GJ/Kim SR at group stage and Endo/Hayakawa yesterday. Mixed Doubles Bronze Medal Match : - Zhang Nan/Zhao Yunlei (CHN) v Xu Chen/Ma Jin (CHN) H-2-H : 21-3 / WR : 1 v 6 A consolation medal for one of Chinese pair to bag Rio bronze after they battled in final four years ago. Looking at limping head to head statistics, Zhang/Zhao is favoured to stand at victory ceremony once again. Women's Singles Quarterfinals : - Carolina Marin (ESP) v Sung Ji Hyun (KOR) - Li Xuerui (CHN) v Porntip Buranaprasertsuk (THA) - Nozomi Okuhara (JPN) v Akane Yamaguchi (JPN) - Pusarla Venkatta Sindhu (IND) v Wang Yihan (CHN) The underdogs shine in fifth day competition of Rio Games, started from Men's Doubles category, presented two epic quarterfinal clashes that involving Korean pairs. Kim GJ/Kim SR wasted their goldden opportunity when took leading with big margin at deciding game after blew away second set against Fu HF/Zhang N. The Chinese never say die attitude succeeded as they forced deuce and won the tie, 24-22. Later on Korean top contender Lee YD/Yoo YS to maintain the gold medal chance withered, lost narrowly to Goh VS/Tan WK. Great Britain combination Ellis/Langridge continue their sensational run here to beat more favoured Japanese pair Endo/Hayakawa in straight-sets. One of Danish hopefuls in men's singles discipline, Jan O Jorgesen was ousted by the resurgent Indian, Srikanth Kidambi in close match, 19-21 / 19-21. Korean Son Wan Ho turned the tables after 17-20 trailed behind at first game against Hong Kong youngster Angus Ng Ka Long. Rajiv Ouseph denied 8th seed Tommy Sugiarto quarterfinal spot. Top three favourites, Lee CW will take on Chou Tien Chen, his nemesis Lin Dan has Srikanth while Chen Long will be challenged by Son Wan Ho, one remaining semifinal slot will pit two European players, Viktor Axelsen v Rajiv Ouseph. P.V. Sindhu will be Indian best hope after their ace Saina Nehwal got surprising exit, the tall Sindhu disposed TPE talented player Tai Tzu Ying, 21-13 / 21-15. Another stellar performance also was produced by Japanese teen Akane Yamaguchi who eliminated former world champion Thailand Ratchanok Intanon who scored phenomenal Superseries hat-trick in first quarter of this year. Japan has secured 1 semifinal spot through Okuhara v Yamaguchi. Carolina Marin and defending champion Li Xuerui are favoured to through into semifinal, second seed Wang Yihan has tricky opponent Sindhu who played superbly yesterday. Hot favourite Matsutomo/Takahashi were troubled by Vivian Hoo/Woon KW, the Malaysian duo ran out of steam in final game, the scoreline ended 21-9 for the world number one victory. Indonesian medal candidate Maheswari/Polii couldn't develop their game plan, lost to arch-rival Tang/Yu. Korean has mixed fortune in women's doubles department, Jung KE/Shin SC prevailed while Chang YN/Lee SH failed to overcome Danish finest Pedersen/Juhl in 91 minutes grueling match. Two Chinese mixed doubles pairs who grabbed successful in London 2012 must satisfy to bronze medal and 4th position this time. Top-seed Zhang/Zhao couldn't repeat their winning trend against closest rival Ahmad/Natsir, losing 16-21 / 15-21. Silver medalist of Olympic Games last edition Xu/Ma also lost straight games to Malaysian Chan PS/Goh LY. These two South East Asian representatives will cross sword on Wednesday afternoon local time to present gold medal for their respective country. For Ahmad/Natsir, it would be perfect gift for Indonesia's Independence Day if they could top podium on 17th August.
tq Clely The only 'outcast' here seems to be the British md pair ME/CL. Unlikely that they will proceed, but this is the Olympics and nationalistic fervor gets heated up the nearer it is to the finals. The best games are yet to come.
I will be happy if any one of indians progress to the semifinals. Will be more happy if both of them do it. Sindhu vs Wang Yihan Yihan is more experienced and Current World No. 2. She has more experience in critical situations. Sindhu needs a very good game to overcome yihan. Can she do it? Srikanth vs Lindan What to say ?. I don't expect anything from him now. Only time will tell the outcome. Lindan is a GIANT. How come he will lose this match?.
Last nits's Srikanth I saw against jorgensen was a soup up version, extra zip in his smash and seems a lot more hungrier (of course this is the Olym, not SS).........I hope LD is able to neutralise his speed.........I want to see a LCW vs LD semi
The MS matches continue the day after tomorrow. They are exciting matches: LCW vs. CTC LD vs. Srikanth SWH vs. CL Rajiv (surprisingly) vs. VA
Where can i watch the recorded matches of Sindhu and Srikanth who played Tai and JOJ respectively yesterday. I really wanna watch it now.
any thoughts in terms of achievement so far in terms of nations as a whole? over expectation: * India - Saina out, but still have Srikanth/Sindhu * Malaysia - MX+MD+MS pretty ok * China (despite losing XD, still have 2 in WS/MS/MD and 1 in WD) * Denmark (bare made it to "OK" category, but i think expectation not too high to begin with) * Japan - MD/MX out, but still promising WD/WS under expectation * Korea (no more MD/WD/XD * Indonesia * Chinese Taipei * Thailand
women's single going to be interesting. 3 potentail medalist intanon, tyt, siana already out. anything can happen in this olympic.
My view, based on squad relative strength. over expectation: * Malaysia - MX+MD+MS (pending getting at least one Gold. No gold means going back to pretty ok). * GB - MD and MS qualified for semis/quarterfinal. * Ukraine - WS beat injured Saina Nehwal and not disgraced in defeat to Porntip. pretty ok * China (pending review of semifinal/quarterfinal results in MD, MS. WD and WS with at least representation in all 3 disciplines in final and winning at least 2 Golds. Less than that goes to "Under Expectation") * Denmark (WD made up for XD disappointment. Although Jorgensen and Mogensen/Boe are out, they are no longer at peak form) * Japan - (pending WD getting the Gold and WS getting a finalist. No Gold = "Under Expectation") * Indonesia - (pending MX final results - MX pair in final and heavily favoured for GOLD) under expectation * Korea (players badly found wanting especially XD and MD. But if remaining MS, WD and WS can get to the final with at least 1 Gold, will be upgraded to "Pretty OK") * Chinese Taipei * India (may be upgraded to "Pretty OK" if at least one of Sindhu or Srikanth gets at least one medal - Silver or Bronze. Two minor medals or 1 Gold gets "Over Expectation" rating) * Thailand [/QUOTE]