Location : Tokyo International Exchange Center Sports Hall
Participants : Excellent international players hailing from Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, Mongolia, Singapore, Central Asia etc.
Games: Mixed Doubles, Men's Doubles, Women's Doubles, Men's Singles, Women's Singles
May the best man win!
Pre-tournament pose~
Drawing for the day's events.
- View of the linesman - This was definitely the most exciting match of the day. Mixed doubles between Agus and Gunawan against Men's Singles Champion Unang and Zaldi.
Presenting to you... "Women's Doubles Champion"
"Mixed Doubles Champion"
"Women's Single Champion" :)
"Mens' Doubles Champion" and Unang (left) as the "Mens' Single Champion
Esprit de Corps~ The ISC Organizing Committee!
Happy moments after all the matches were completed!!
My favorite players! Agus and Gunawan~
Ry, our best supporter who made us pancakes for lunch!!!
Battuul's cute son Muno~
Presenting to you... "Women's Doubles Champion"
"Mixed Doubles Champion"
"Women's Single Champion" :)
"Mens' Doubles Champion" and Unang (left) as the "Mens' Single Champion
Esprit de Corps~ The ISC Organizing Committee!
Happy moments after all the matches were completed!!
My favorite players! Agus and Gunawan~
Ry, our best supporter who made us pancakes for lunch!!!
Battuul's cute son Muno~***
Yesterday was one of the most memorable days spent in Tokyo.
The GRIPS Badminton Tournament was another great success for the ISC whereby everyone really enjoyed themselves! Personally speaking, my love for badminton is inspired by my wonderful father, who taught me the wonders of this game since I was a child. I have fond memories of us playing outside our home in Singapore as he patiently explained how to manage the strength of my strokes and the rules of this game. His words were also an important motivation for my playing yesterday. "Enjoy the game", it's as simple as that. But when one can enjoy the game despite the pressure of a group of cheering spectators and scorekeeping, the game is more than just a match between opponents. It is the sparring of skills, it's about testing your own limits and understanding of the courts, it is about finding the right stroke at the right time.
That in itself is the truly amazing feeling of badminton! I look forward to playing alongside my father when I return home. Thank you Papa! I would like to dedicate the medals to you.
Yours Sincerely,
Sheryl
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