Wow… Datuk Lee Chong Wei boleh! Last week Lee Chong Wei just lost to Lin Dan in All England 2009 but today he gave a good fighting spirit and he really show that he’s world number 1! Great job Lee Chong Wei. His form of playing is far better than Lin Dan. He able to run and cover most of the shot placed by Lin Dan. Lee Chong Wei manage to take the 1st game against Lin Dan and control of the game and the mind of Lin Dan quite well. Good Job!
In the game Lin Dan was a bit frustrated over some line judgment and the net call by the line judge and the umpire, it’s shown on screen that he actually threw his racquet! That’s was bad and no sportsmanship perhaps? This time round, Lee Chong Wei show patient and he slowly force Lin Dan to make uncountable mistakes and Chong Wei able to recover most of Lin Dan smashes as well. I think Lee Chong Wei get hold of how Lin Dan’s tactic and style and able to force Lin Dan to make more mistakes.
Chong Wei turns tables on Lin Dan to regain Swiss Open title
PETALING JAYA: World No. 1 Chong Wei turned the tables on his bitter rival Lin Dan to regain the Swiss Open men’s singles title in Basel yesterday.
After losing to the Chinese superstar in the final of the preceding All-England in Birmingham last week, Chong Wei, who won the Swiss Open title in 2006 and was the runner-up to Lin Dan last year, gave a much better performance to beat the Olympic champion 21-16, 21-16 in 52 minutes.
Sweet victory: Malaysia’s Lee Chong Wei (right) posing with Lin Dan of China after their Swiss Open men’s singles final in Basel yesterday. Chong Wei won 21-16, 21-16. — MARKO KUNZ
It was the sixth time in 18 meetings that Chong Wei managed to beat Lin Dan.
His previous win over the Chinese was in the Thomas Cup (world men’s team championship) semi-final tie in Jakarta last May before crashing to tame defeats in the final of the Beijing Olympics, China Open and the All-England.
But yesterday, it was the 27-year-old Chong Wei’s turn to take glory in his fourth consecutive Super Series final appearance this year. He was the champion in the season-opening Malaysian Open and was the runner-up in the Korean Open.
Chong Wei and Lin Dan qualified for the final in contrasting fashions on Saturday.
The Malaysian dropped a game against unheralded Dane Jan O Jorgensen before securing a 21-12, 20-22, 21-9 win in 51 minutes while Lin Dan cruised to a 21-13, 21-14 win over compatriot Chen Jin.
Chong Wei was delighted to get the better of Lin Dan.
“This is also the first title I won outside Malaysia since I became the world No. 1 after the Olympics last August.
“I just told myself I had nothing to lose but to give my best,” he said in a telephone interview. Singles chief coach Rashid Sidek also felt that Chong Wei was able to play because he did not put pressure on himself to win the match.
“Lin Dan did not looked that sharp today and most of his shots were off target. But it did not take anything away from Chong Wei as he still played a quality game,” said Rashid.
On the other hand, it was a good news to Malaysia too as we won the Men’s Double too. Koo Kien Keat / Tan Boon Heong beat Mathias BOE Carsten MOGENSEN in just two straight games too. I think this time, Koo and Tan easily beat the danish pair maybe because of their commitment and well preparation. Koo Kien Keat and Tan Boon Heong regain this Swiss title two years back.
Koo and Tan back as champions too
PETALING JAYA: It was sweet revenge for Koo Kien Keat-Tan Boon Heong when they beat Danes Mathias Boe-Carsten Mogensen to win the Swiss Open men’s doubles title in Basel yesterday.
The Malaysian second seeds sent Boe-Mogensen packing in 38 minutes, winning the match 21-14, 21-18 to regain the title they won in 2007. It was also their first Super Series title in Europe in almost two years.
Kien Keat-Boon Heong, who won their last Super Series title at the Denmark Open in October 2007, had lost tamely to the current top Danish pair in the quarter-finals of the All-England in Birmingham last week.
The Malaysian duo came into the final with a gallant 23-21, 18-21, 21-14 win over All-England champions Fu Haifeng-Cai Yun of China in the semi-finals on Saturday.
They fought for 56 minutes to earn the title showdown against Boe-Mogensen, who overcame fifth seeds Lee Yong-dae-Shin Baek-choel of South Korea 19-21, 21-19, 21-14.
Winning their first title of the year could see Kien Keat-Boon Heong making their way back among the top four in the world ranking list.
When Kien Keat-Boon Heong last won the Swiss Open title, they were on a hot streak after ending a 25-year men’s doubles title drought for Malaysia at the All-England a week earlier.
Then as a newly-formed pair, they took world badminton by storm and won the gold medal in the Doha Asian Games in December 2006 before claiming the 2007 season-opening Malaysian Open crown as well.
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Very disappointed… Thought Datuk Lee manage to give a tougher fight but it only showed in 1st game. After that I think is the speed that separate both Lin Dan and Chong Wei, Lin Dan can kill in the speed of 266km/h +- that’s fast!
PETALING JAYA: World number one men’s singles shuttler Lee Chong Wei’s hopes of winning his first All-England title were torn to pieces by a ruthless Lin Dan who led a China cleansweep in Birmingham yesterday.
The 27-year-old Chong Wei found his nemesis too hot to handle and went down 19-21, 12-21 in 43-minute match that saw the Malaysian struggling to keep up with the fiery pace set by the Chinese.
It was Chong Wei’s fifth defeat to Lin Dan since he prevailed over the Chinese at the Japan Open in September 2007.
Four in the bag: Lin Dan lifting the All-England trophy. — AP
Still, it was a better display from Chong Wei after his demoralising losses to Lin Dan at the Beijing Olympic Games and China Open last year.
The first game saw the speedy and attack-minded Lin Dan taking a healthy 8-2 lead before Chong Wei caught up — thanks mainly to uncharacteristic mistakes made by the China ace.
The only time that Lin Dan must have felt threatened was when the Malaysian led at 17-16 and 19-17 in the opening game.
But there was just no holding back the pumped-up Lin Dan, who bounced back to clinch the first game.
The second game looked to be a close affair, with leads exchanging hands until 6-6. After that, Chong Wei slowed down while Lin Dan continued to dominate the game, entertaining the crowd with his variety of leaping smashes.
This was mighty Lin Dan’s fourth All-England title in six years and it showed that a three-month break had done nothing to douse his fire.
If he can maintain his form, it will not be too long before Lin Dan regains the world No. 1 ranking.
Despite another defeat, national singles coach Misbun Sidek was not too disappointed with his blue-eyed boy Chong Wei.
“I have to give Lin Dan due respect for adopting the right strategy and tactics to beat Chong Wei today,” said Misbun in a telephone interview from Birmingham yesterday.
“Chong Wei played well but Lin Dan was just too fast. During the rallies, Lin Dan will just break away so fast that it was hard for Chong Wei to keep up.
“In terms of standard, I will still say that very little separates them. Lin Dan has variety in his attacking armoury and, maybe, this is one area Chong Wei will have to work on.”
Misbun, however, applauded Chong Wei for finishing as runner-up.
“It is still an achievement for Chong Wei to have reached the final for the first time. I know how much hard work he has put into achieving this breakthrough performance,” said Misbun.
And Chong Wei may get the chance to settle the score in next week’s Swiss Open in Basel. A final between Chong Wei and Lin Dan is on the cards if both can live up to their billing.
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Now only left Dato Lee Chong Wei in the run for Yonex All England Open Super Series 2009, is it really a shame? Now let’s hope Lee Chong Wei able to clear and beat Taufik Hidayat later at today and enter final.
If he able to make it, then the most possible in the Yonex All England Open Super Series 2009 Single Final will be Lee Chong Wei vs Lin Dan which is a match anticipated by everyone not only in Malaysia but all over the world I guess after Lee Chong Wei lost to Lin Dan in the Olympic last August. This might be a chance for Lee Chong Wei to fight back and reclaim world number one single.
I did not expect both our Malaysian Double team lost so badly and really disappointed. Anyway all the best to all the players.
So who will win this time? Lee Chong Wei or Taufik Hidyat? This time they are fighting in semi finals.
Updates:
All England Semi Final Results
Lee Chong Wei beat Taufik Hidayat in just two straight games. It was an easy game for Lee Chong Wei. It only took them 34 mins.
Set 1 : 21-8
Set 2 : 21-13
Lin Dan beat team mate Chen Jin in two straight games too. Chen Jin retired in the 2nd game.
Set 1 : 21-12
Set 2 : 11-6 Retired
All England Men’s Final will be Lee Chong Wei vs Lin Dan! It is the most anticipated match. Hopefully Lee Chong Wei will take down Lin Dan easily too.
All the best Lee Chong Wei and you will be the only Malaysian’s hope in this All England 2009, Malaysia Boleh~!
Updates:
All England Final Results
Mens Single
Lee Chong Wei Lost To Lin Dan in just two straight games in 43 minutes. View match statistic here
Set 1 : 21-19
Set 2 : 21-12
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Lee Chong Wei still suffer lost to Lin Dan, in their 14 matches, Lee Chong Wei only won 3 times!
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Skytrex Adventure’s High Ropes Action in Shah Alam Skytrex High Ropes Bukit Cahaya Agricultural Park: Flying Fox over the ‘Moat’!!
Julien Repellin and Azlan Idrus of Skytrex Adventure have created an unusual high elements adventure in the Bukit Cahaya Seri Alam Agricultural Park (Taman Pertanian Shah Alam) located in Shah Alam. This brand new activity revitalises the park’s long forgotten attraction as the Malaysia’s first agricultural park (built 1986) and quite possibly the world’s largest at 1290 hectares.
There are 3 different courses which will have you standing, climbing, walking, swinging and zipping as high as 22meters off the ground! A good point to note is that there are several exit points should you find the challenges too much to handle or if there’s an emergency and you need to get out.
There is now a Barbeque area for guests to use. Bring your own utensils and charcoal. Self clean up is appreciated. Booking is required.
BIG THRILL Duration 1.5 to 2 hours
Requirements: At least 1.4 meters. Maximum weight 100kg.
There are 23 challenges with names like ‘Bermuda Triangle’, ‘Happy Hopper’, ‘Wobble Trouble’ and ‘Wild Revenge’ which you may find humourous, that is, until you stand before them. I kid you not, the trail will sure to serve you that fear factor!
EXTREME CHALLENGE * Estimated to open first quarter 2009. Duration 1.5 to 2 hours
Requirements: At least 1.4 meters. Maximum weight 100kg.
Are you mad enough to do 21 EXTREME challenges? There’s not much else we can say.
LITTLE ADVENTURE Duration 1 hour
Requirements: At least 1.1 meters. Maximum weight 100kg.
A childrens’ course which is lower to the ground. The young ones will develop hand and eye coordination as well, body balance on the trail. Being in an agricultural park, the sights and sounds is a humongous classroom for them, feeding their inquisitive minds on nature’s diversity. All this is provided in a safe environment with a trainer/guide keeping a close eye but not too close, allowing the child to explore his or her own abilities. Parents or Guardians can even follow them! There are 15 Challenges.
Operation Time: 0830 to 1800
Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays Only
On weekdays, Skytrex will open with min 20pax only
Booking Time slots: 0830 – 1000 – 1130 – 1300 – 1430 – 1600
These times are approximate. If you have less than 5pax, we may be able to slot you somewhere in between.
Shuttle Bus will depart from Main Entrance 10minutes before each booking. Please be early and on time or you will lose your slot!
BIG THRILL
RM35 for Adults (13 years and above)
RM25 for Child
EXTREME CHALLENGE
(not available yet – still in construction. UPDATED JANUARY 2009)
RM35 for Adults (13 years and above)
RM25 for Child
LITTLE ADVENTURE
RM25 for all ages. Height and Weight Restrictions Apply. Children must be 1.1meter tall to go on their own. If shorter, a personal guide will be needed to assist child.
WHAT DO I DO ONCE I HAVE A CONFIRMED BOOKING SLOT? Updated January 2009
Once we or Julien have confirmed your time slot, you only need to arrive at the Park 15minutes before your slot. You check-in at ticket booth with the booking person’s name. There will be a RM3 per pax Park Entrance Fee. After the ticket booth, you will hop on a bus which will take you to Skytrex park. Do ask the ticket counter if you are confused on which bus to hop in.
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10% discount applies to the following
- All students (Malaysian Only) with appropriate student ID
- You have secured 10pax Adults and above
Includes high elements challenges, trainer/guide and climbing harness
Exclude meals, personal medication. insurance
*if you do not participate in the activity on event date, you will be charged RM3 Park entrance fee.
Eligibility No minimum quota. Teenagers 17 years old and below requires a guardian present
Corporate & Special Group Events
Please contact us for Birthday parties, Corporate Teambuilding, Family Day etc.
WHAT TO WEAR/BRING
Wear light breathable clothing (it gets humid), wear good condition sports shoes (flip flops not suitable), sports strap for spectacles, insect repellent, leather/garden gloves although not a necessity – will be good to prevent blisters/sore fingers from holding on to cables, and you may need a hat. *soft leather gloves available for rent
Bring change of clothes, snack/drinks or a picnic basket, pocket money, raincoat, a plastic sheet to sit on (if picnicking), camera, sunblock, personal medication, patience and a smile
You can spend the rest of the day enjoying park’s vast atractions
* Four Seasons House – entrance fee is RM3 per adult (12 years and above) and RM1 per child (4 to 11 years old).
Winter season garden exhibited from December to February.
Spring season garden exhibited from March to May.
Summer season garden exhibited from June to August.
Autumn season garden exhibited from September to November
* Chalets & campsites for rent
* Bicycles for rent – Old Mountain Bike: RM3.00 for 1st hour, New Mountain Bike: RM5 for 1st hour. Subsequent hourly rental at RM1. You may not bring your own bicycle.
* Botanical Parks – a good place for anyone to view and learn about trees, plants and agriculture found in this region
* Swimming Pool – RM2.00 for 3 hours
* Lake Observation Tower
* Animal Park – include rabbit, peacock, peasants, fish
Park Operating Hours and Fees
Tuesdays to Sundays 8:30am to 4:30pm .
Closed on Mondays except when Monday is a public or school holiday.
There is a free bus shuttle service running at fixed schedules.
Address and contact number
Address: Taman Pertanian Malaysia
Bukit Cahaya Seri Alam,
40000 Shah Alam,
Selangor, Malaysia. Tel : 603 5510 6922 / 5510 6923
Entrance Fees (if not participating in high ropes)
RM3.00 for adult 12 years and above. RM1.00 for children 4 to 11 years old. RM1.00 for visitors 55 years and above.
Other charges
RM 10.00 license per video camera
GETTING HERE
Car – See MAP. The park is approximately 1 hour from KL when using Federal Highway.
RapidKL bus – Take bus number 63 or 338 from Kuala Lumpur and stop at the bus station near a Maybank building in Shah Alam town centre. From here, take a taxi to the park.
KTM Komuter train and disembark at Shah Alam Station then take a taxi (20 minutes) to the park
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