CLELY
Regular Member
Venue : Barclaycard Arena, Birmingham-ENG
Total prize-money : US$500,000
Tournament website : http://www.allenglandbadminton.com/
Tournament time-table : http://www.allenglandbadminton.com/the-championships/tournament-schedule-2015/
tournamentsoftware link : https://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/tournament.aspx?id=359F5D4F-9DEC-4974-A40E-9009DEE332F8
Birmingham time : http://www.worldtimezone.com/time/wtzresult.php?CiID=4872&forma=Find Time
2014 WINNERS => http://bwf.tournamentsoftware.com/s...A247C0-51DE-4A7E-A3A6-EED7607702D3&d=20140309
MS - Lee Chong Wei (MAS)
WS - Wang Shixian (CHN)
MD - Mohammad Ahsan/Hendra Setiawan (INA)
WD - Wang Xiaoli/Yu Yang (CHN)
XD - Tontowi Ahmad/Liliyana Natsir (INA)
105th edition of the oldest and prestigious All England as usual is full of starry cast who will be ready to entertain badminton enthusiasts in 6 days ahead. It would be perfect scenario if defending champion Lee Chong Wei could participate here as his archrival and the best MS in current era, Lin Dan is back after missed 2013 and 2014 edition.
The striking new look Barclaycard Arena that face lifted of National Indoor Arena presents different atmosphere for spectators and players with modernized architecture including LCD wonderwall. All England always spread its charm as every shuttler wants eagerly to lift the trophy, creating stiff competition at very first round.
MS, Lin Dan is top contender for this year championships along with his younger compatriot, current world #1 and world champion Chen Long who will challenge the maestro to deny his 6th All England title. Another names on the fray and considered will push Chinese duo out of their comfort zone, European Champion Jan O Jorgensen, Son Wan Ho and Chou Tien Chen also Indian rising star Srikanth Kidambi as well. Don't leave Japanese player, Kenichi Tago (2010's runner up), aggressive Kento Momota plus veteran Sho Sasaki. In last decade, China showed their prowess through Lin Dan (2004, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012), Chen Hong (2005), Chen Jin (2008) and Chen Long (2013). Only Lee Chong Wei could break their powerful record, bested in 2010, 2011 and 2014.
WS, the mighty Chinese trio of Li Xuerui, Wang Shixian and Wang Yihan had been shook by emerging talents lately. Carolina Marin, Akane Yamaguchi, Tai Tzu Ying, Nozomi Okuhara plus Saina Nehwal and Korean leading players of Sung Ji Hyun and Bae Yeon Ju potentially may bury China dream to maintain their triumphant here. Since 1997, China fantastic reputation in this category only rejected by Danish ladies, Camilla Martin (2002) and Tine Rasmussen (2008, 2010, 2013).
MD, two favourite combos Lee Yong Dae/Yoo Yeon Seong and Mohammad Ahsan/Hendra Setiawan displayed superb performance along 2014 season and we'll see their action to start new Superseries circuit at Barclaycard Arena. None dominant pair in last 10 years proves degree of competitiveness for this discipline, it's open wide for any of top 10 MD to taste victory on Sunday finale.
WD, slimmest chance for other participants to topple China hegemony. Korean Lee Hyo Jung/Lee Kyung Won became last WD pair to steal title from China in 2008. 2014 Dubai SS Finals Matsutomo/Takahashi, 2014 Incheon AG gold medalist Maheswari/Polii and world #4 Pedersen/Juhl will try their best to stop CHN supremacy here.
XD, Tontowi Ahmad/Liliyana Natsir topped podium in three consecutive years since 2012 and they will eye 4th title, a XD record in modern era. China multiple winners Zhang/Zhao, Xu/Ma, European finest Fischer/Pedersen are their classic foes and local hero Chris and Gabby Adcock who will be home best opportunity to reclaim England glory as Nathan Robertson/Gail Emms did it in 2005 edition.
QUALIFICATION (12.00pm local time, 5 courts) => https://www.tournamentsoftware.com/...9F5D4F-9DEC-4974-A40E-9009DEE332F8&d=20150303
GER Open GPG runner-up, Dionysius Hayom Rumbaka and Simon Santoso whose WR dropped significantly will hunt main draw ticket. Kim Hyo Min, Yui Hashimoto, Bellaetrix Manuputty are expected to pass WS qualifying round.