1932 Singapore Open

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1932 Singapore Open
Tournament details
Dates9 July – 16 October 1932
VenueS.V.C Drill Hall
LocationCity Hall, Singapore
Champions
Men's singles Flag of the British Straits Settlements (1925-1946).svg E. J. Vass
Women's singles Flag of the British Straits Settlements (1925-1946).svg Alice Pennefather
Men's doubles Flag of the British Straits Settlements (1925-1946).svg Koh Keng Siang
Flag of the British Straits Settlements (1925-1946).svg See Gim Hock
1931 1933

The 1932 Singapore Open , also known as the 1932 Singapore Badminton Championships, took place from 9 July – 16 October 1932 at the S.V.C Drill Hall in City Hall, Singapore. The ties were played over a few months with the first round ties being played on the 9th of July [1] and the last few ties (the men's and women's singles finals) were played on the 16th of October. [2] [3] [4] There were no women's and mixed doubles competition being held due to the lack of entries. [5]

Final results

CategoryWinnersRunners-upScore
Men's singles Flag of the British Straits Settlements (1925-1946).svg E. J. Vass Flag of the British Straits Settlements (1925-1946).svg See Gim Hock 6–15, 17–16, 15–12
Women's singles Flag of the British Straits Settlements (1925-1946).svg Alice Pennefather Flag of the British Straits Settlements (1925-1946).svg E. da Silva
Men's doubles Flag of the British Straits Settlements (1925-1946).svg Koh Keng Siang & See Gim Hock Flag of the British Straits Settlements (1925-1946).svg Tan Peng Chiow & Tan Swee Wah 21–5, 21–9

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References

  1. "S.B.A. Tournaments. Week-end Ties". Malaya Tribune. 9 July 1932.
  2. "Vass Wins For A Fourth Times". Malaya Tribune. 17 October 1932.
  3. "Vass Retains Singapore Title". The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser. 19 October 1932.
  4. "Badminton". The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser. 8 September 1932.
  5. "Weekly Sporting Notes". The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser. 19 October 1932.