SINGAPORE — In a happy accident, the president of the Tchoukball Association of Singapore, Delane Lim, discovered that the Singapore women’s team is ranked the highest in the world through a Facebook post on Jan 27.
The team also discovered it’d held the pole position for around a month. The joyful discovery set off a flurry of congratulations to the women’s team, as this is the first time they’ve reached such an achievement, besting the powerful Chinese Taipei team to take first place.
Ms Irene Tan, the team captain, told The Straits Times that they don’t check on world rankings, which are updated once a year. On Jan 27, Mr Lim saw a post on the International Tchoukball Federation (FITB) FB page which said that the “new FITB ranking is updated” and contained links for both the men’s and women’s rankings.
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“Congratulations to our women’s team for putting us on the world map! We want to thank all our supporters and partners who believe in them. Without them, the team will not be where we are today!” wrote the Tchoukball Association of Singapore on Monday (Jan 30).
What is Tchoukball anyway? Popular in Singapore, Switzerland, and Taiwan, it’s an indoor sport created in the 1970s in Switzerland by a man named Hermann Brandt, who was concerned over the injuries athletes received due to aggression and physical contact. The sport contains elements of squash, netball, and handball.
The team received an outpouring of congratulations and support from netizens for their achievement.
Screenshot from Facebook comments / The Straits TimesScreenshot from Facebook comments / The Straits Times
One even tagged Education Minister Chan Chun Sing in her comment.
Screenshot from Facebook comments / The Straits Times
“Pls sponsor them instead of the football team. At least they are winning something,” another wrote.
Screenshot from Facebook comments / The Straits Times
In case you were wondering, the Singapore men’s tchoukball team is ranked third behind Chinese Taipei and Italy respectively. As the saying goes, the only way is up!
SINGAPORE: There are only a few weeks till the Hangzhou Asian Games, to be held from Sept 23 to Oct 8, and excitement is in the air over the Singaporean athletes competing this year. Here is Singapore’s Asian Games 2023 complete team list.
The Singapore National Olympic Council announced last weekend that this year’s 431-strong contingent across 32 sports is the largest so far and unveiled that Mr Jowen Lim (Wushu) and Ms Amita Berthier (Fencing) are to be the flagbearers at this year’s Games.
Ms Berthier will also double up as the pledge taker.
The team includes former badminton world champion Loh Kean Yew and his older brother, Loh Kean Hean, as well as Sprint Queen Shanti Pereira, who has been having an amazing year.
Dr Koh Koon Teck, Chef de Mission for Team Singapore, said, “The athletes have their targets set and will be working closely with their performance team to meet them. I am confident that if they continue to train well and keep their focus, they will be able to perform to the best of their ability in Hangzhou.
“This year, we have also seen impressive performances from our athletes at the Cambodia 2023 SEA Games as well as at other competitions, and I hope Singaporeans can join us in encouraging them to continue to put their best form forward for Singapore.”
This year’s games had been scheduled for last year but were postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
There will be 483 events in 40 sports at the Asian Games.
Here is the full list of athletes on Team Singapore
With a total of 107 medals, India held the fourth-place spot in the medal standings at the Hangzhou Asian Games, behind the People’s Republic of China, Japan, and the Republic of Korea. The nation brought home a staggering 28 gold medals from the competition, and each of the Indian athletes celebrated in their own way. But perhaps the most amusing celebration was witnessed last Saturday, when the Indian badminton pair danced on the court after winning the men’s doubles badminton competition.
On October 7, India’s very own badminton pair, Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, stunned Republic of Korea’s Choi Sol Gyu and Kim Won Ho 21-18, 21-16 in the final.
This victory marked the pair’s fifth title of the year, having previously won the Swiss Open, the Asia Championships, the Indonesia Open, and the Korea Open, according to Olympics.com.
In addition, it was the country’s first gold medal in this event and its first medal in forty-one years since the 1982 edition, which was won with a bronze-medal performance by Leroy D’Sa together with Pradeep Gandhi.
The Bridge’s X also featured the pair’s victories on X, stating:
A golden period for India’s favourite duo. A golden period for Indian Badminton 🏸✨
Thomas Cup 2022 🏅 Commonwealth Games 2022🏅 Asian Championships 2023 🏅 Asian Games 2022 🏅
It’s their world and we are just living in it.🤍
A golden period for India's favourite duo. A golden period for Indian Badminton 🏸✨
Thomas Cup 2022 🏅 Commonwealth Games 2022🏅 Asian Championships 2023 🏅 Asian Games 2022 🏅
— The 19th Asian Games Hangzhou Official (@19thAGofficial) October 7, 2023
The 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022 Official quickly posted this amusing incident on their X, with the caption: “Let’s enjoy the dance by the Indian pair after they won the gold medal!”
Fans responded swiftly to the video, expressing their admiration for the Indian badminton pair and their performance, claiming that their win was ‘well-deserved’.
“What a match 🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥰🥰🥰👏👏👏 amazing @Shettychirag04 @satwiksairaj. I love ur dance after winning the match @satwiksairaj ur dance move are so amazing. Reddy- Shetty ur jodi rock the world 🫶🫶🫶🫶” -@Montyjain011986
What a match 🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥰🥰🥰👏👏👏 amazing @Shettychirag04@satwiksairaj. I love ur dance after winning the match @satwiksairaj ur dance move are so amazing. Reddy- Shetty ur jodi rock the world 🫶🫶🫶🫶
Now that the Indian pair has made a name for themselves in the world of badminton, their fans are eager to see how they will fare in the upcoming tournaments.
TotalEnergies BWF Thomas and Uber Cup Finals 2022 TV Channels, Live Streaming Details, Schedule, Dates, Times, Draw, Indian Players, Prize money, All You Need To Know
Thomas Cup also known as the World Men’s Team Championships is an International Badminton Championship amongst various teams which were founded in 1949. The tournament is contested by 16 teams that are members of BWF and is conducted every two years. Indonesia is the current and the most successful team with 14 titles to its name.
Uber Cup also called the World Team Championships for Women is an International Badminton Tournament contested by Women’s Badminton Teams. The tournament was first played in 1957 and is played by 16 teams that are members of BWF. China is the current and the most successful team with 15 titles in its name.
2022 Thomas & Uber Cup is the 32nd edition of the Thomas Cup and 29th edition of the Uber Cup which is scheduled to start on 8 May 2022 and will be played till 15th May 2022. The tournament will be contested by 16 teams Men’s and Women’s. The tournament will be played in Impact Arena in Bangkok, Thailand. Let’s have a look at the TV Channels, Live Streaming Details, Schedule, Dates, Times, Draw, Indian Players, Prize money, All You Need To Know.
Tournament
TotalEnergies BWF Thomas and Uber Cup
Date
8 May 2022- 15 May 2022
Venue
Impact Arena
Host
Bangkok, Thailand
Nations
16
TotalEnergies BWF Thomas and Uber Cup Finals 2022 TV Channels and Live Streaming Details
The tournament is one of the oldest and most important tournaments in Badminton. The tournament is contested by many great teams from all around the world. The teams represent their countries on an International Stage. Fans from all over the world can watch their favorite players play for their country. The live streaming of the tournament will take place on the official website of BWF. They will live stream all the matches. Check with the local timings before tuning into the Matches.
TotalEnergies BWF Thomas and Uber Cup Finals 2022 Schedule
The tournament is scheduled to start on 8th May 2022 and will end on 15th May 2022. The tournament will be participated by 16 teams and the Matches will be played in Impact Arena in Thailand. Below is the complete schedule of the TotalEnergies BWF Thomas and Uber Cup Finals 2022.
Thomas Uber Cup Schedule
Date
Thomas Cup
Uber Cup
8 May 2022
Indonesia vs Singapore
Japan vs Germany
8 May 2022
South Korea vs Thailand
Indonesia vs France
8 May 2022
Denmark vs Algeria
China vs Australia
8 May 2022
China vs France
Chinese Taipei vs Spain
8 May 2022
Chinese Taipei vs Canada
Thailand vs Egypt
8 May 2022
India vs Germany
Denmark vs Malaysia
9 May 2022
Indonesia vs Thailand
China vs Spain
9 May 2022
South Korea vs Singapore
Chinese Taipei vs Australia
9 May 2022
Chinese Taipei vs Germany
Thailand vs Malaysia
9 May 2022
India vs Canada
Denmark vs Egypt
9 May 2022
Japan vs New Zealand
South Korea vs United States
9 May 2022
Malaysia vs England
United States vs Canada
10 May 2022
Denmark vs France
Japan vs France
10 May 2022
China vs Algeria
Indonesia vs Germany
10 May 2022
Chinese Taipei vs India
Thailand vs Denmark
10 May 2022
Germany vs Canada
Malaysia vs Egypt
10 May 2022
Japan vs England
South Korea vs Canada
10 May 2022
Malaysia va New Zealand
India vs United States
11 May 2022
Indonesia vs South Korea
Japan vs Indonesia
11 May 2022
Thailand vs Singapore
France vs Germany
11 May 2022
Denmark vs China
China vs Chinese Taipei
11 May 2022
France vs Algeria
Spain vs Australia
11 May 2022
Japan vs Malaysia
South Korea vs India
11 May 2022
England vs New Zealand
Canada vs United States
12 May 2022
Quarter Finals
Quarter Finals
12 May 2022
Quarter Finals
Quarter Finals
12 May 2022
Quarter Finals
Quarter Finals
12 May 2022
Quarter Finals
Quarter Finals
13 May 2022
Semi Finals
Semi Finals
13 May 2022
Semi Finals
Semi Finals
14 May 2022
N/A
Finals
15 May 2022
Finals
N/A
TotalEnergies BWF Thomas and Uber Cup Finals 2022 Draw
The draw for the tournament took place on 1st May 2022, 16 teams will play in both Thomas Cup and 16 in Uber Cup. Below is the complete draw of TotalEnergies BWF Thomas and Uber Cup Finals 2022.
Thomas Cup
Pot 1
Pot 2
Pot 3
Pot 4
Indonesia
India
Thailand
Canada
Japan
Malaysia
France
Singapore
Denmark
China
England
Algeria
Chinese Taipei
South Korea
Germany
New Zealand
Uber Cup
Pot 1
Pot 2
Pot 3
Pot 4
Japan
Indonesia
Malaysia
Germany
South Korea
Denmark
Spain
United States
China
India
Canada
Australia
Thailand
Chinese Taipei
France
Egypt
TotalEnergies BWF Thomas and Uber Cup Finals 2022 Indian Squad
TotalEnergies BWF Thomas and Uber Cup Finals 2022 Prize Money
The prize money for the competition has not been yet announced by the officials. The information regarding the same will be updated once an official announcement is made. Till then Stay tuned for further updates.
Shanti Pereira breaks SEA Games 200m record, Soh Rui Yong misses out on medal in 1,500m event
Singapore sprint queen Shanti Pereira successfully defended her title and broke both the national and the games record as she took the gold in the women’s 200m event at the 32nd SEA Games with a timing of 22.69s at the Morodok Techo National Stadium on May 8.
In the 2021 SEA Games in Vietnam, Pereira won the gold medal with a time of 22.53s, which was then a national record too. This is Pereira’s third medal in the 200m sprint event as she also won a gold medal in the 2015 SEA Games. The games record was previously set by Philippines’ Kristina Knott in 2019 with a time of 23.01. That year Pereira won the bronze medal, sprinting to a time of 23.77s.
SEA Games 2023 – Women’s 200m Results
Meanwhile, Soh Rui Yong, a marathon gold medallist from the 2015 and 2017 SEA Games, was not too disappointing against the younger competitors in the 5,000m event on May 8. He managed to pace himself in the race and was among the group expected to finish on the podium. But towards the end of the race, Kieran Tuntivate of the Philippines picked up speed and left Soh and the rest of the pack behind to win the gold medal with a time of 14:34.77s. This is Tuntivate’s second medal of the 5,000m event as he won gold in the 2019 SEA Games – 14:31.15. Soh ended the race in fourth place with a time of 14:48.43, while the other Singapore competitor in this event, Jeevanesh, finished in 15th position 15:51.63.
Singapore won two bronze medals in the track and field competition courtesy of Goh Chui Ling in the women’s 1,500 race and Michelle Sng in the high jump competition.
This is Goh’s second bronze medal in the race. She had also won bronze in the previous SEA Games. Defending champion Vietnamese Nguyen Thi Oanh was unmatched by the rest of the competitors as she left them miles ahead to win the gold (04:16.85), while compatriot Bui Thị Ngan took the silver medal (04:24.57). Goh came third with a time of 04:26.33. For Sng, she is back at the podium after her historic gold medal performance at the 2017 SEA Games. Sng jumped a season’s best of 1.73m to clinch the bronze medal.
Photo credit: SNOC (Eng Chin An) and Singapore Athletics
Singapore won one gold, three silvers and seven bronze medals at the last SEA Games. In addition, five national records and eight personal best timings were recorded in Vietnam. When Singapore hosted the SEA Games in 2015, Singapore won three golds, three silvers and three bronze medals in athletics. The three gold medals came from Soh in the marathon, Shanti in the 200m sprint, and Zhang Guirong in shot put.
This year, Singapore Athletics are sending a total of 31 track and field athletes to Cambodia and the association’s president Lien Choon Luen hopes that the nation will be able to give their moral support to the athletes as they pursue glory at the SEA Games.
“We would also like to take this opportunity to express our appreciation to the coaches, trainers, and support staff who have worked tirelessly behind the scenes to help our athletes achieve their goals. Their efforts are invaluable and have contributed greatly to the success of our athletes. We are confident that our athletes will continue to make Singapore proud in the SEA Games 2023, and we wish them all the best in their upcoming competitions. We encourage all Singaporeans to rally behind our team and show their support by cheering them on as they compete on the regional stage. Together, let us celebrate the hard work and achievements of our athletes and inspire the next generation of young Singaporeans to pursue their dreams,” said Lien, Singapore Athletics president.
Photo credit: Singapore Athletics
India’s performance, rankings, and scores at the 2024 Badminton Asia Team Championships
The Indian women’s badminton team made history by winning a historic gold medal at the Badminton Asia Team Championships 2024. The squad was headed by emerging star Anmol Kharb and PV Sindhu’s outstanding performance. The esteemed occasion took place in Shah Alam, Malaysia, from February 13 to February 18. This is a historic victory because it is India’s first-ever gold medal at the Badminton Asia Team Championships.
Even though the Indian men’s team had already won two bronze medals in 2016 and 2020, the women’s team’s accomplishment marks a revolutionary first and solidifies their position on the podium of regional badminton prowess.
India’s strong teams, which included notable players like HS Prannoy, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, and Chirag Shetty, demonstrated their abilities in both the men’s and women’s badminton competitions in an exciting display of badminton. Despite fighting bravely, the men’s team lost in the quarterfinals after facing formidable opponents from Group A—the People’s Republic of China and Hong Kong China. The captivating performances reverberated throughout the badminton arena, making a lasting impression on the international scene.
Group A men’s standings for the 2024 Badminton Asia Team Championships
Position
Team
Played
Won
Lost
Points
MF
MA
GD
1
China
2
2
0
2
8
2
+6
2
India
2
1
1
1
6
4
+2
3
Hong Kong China
2
0
2
0
1
9
-8
Each tie in the exciting group stage had five rubbers, consisting of two doubles matches and three singles matches. Teams within each group competed fiercely against one another in a round-robin manner over one leg, trying to be the best. Only the top two teams from each group would secure coveted quarterfinal positions, thus the stakes were high.
Notably, the Indian women’s team was placed in Group W, where their path to the elimination round took an unusual detour. Since Group W consisted solely of China and India, these strong teams automatically progressed to the next round. The road to victory was a story of skill, cunning, and perseverance that laid the groundwork for the exciting knockout stages that were ahead.
