Tournament details | |||
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Dates | 24 October 1972– 28 October 1972 | ||
Edition | 39th | ||
Venue | Singapore Badminton Hall | ||
Location | Geylang, Singapore | ||
Champions | |||
Men's singles | Iie Sumirat | ||
Women's singles | Intan Nurtjahja | ||
Men's doubles | Tan Aik Huang Tan Aik Mong | ||
Women's doubles | Regina Masli Intan Nurtjahja | ||
Mixed doubles | Johan Wahjudi Regina Masli | ||
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The 1972 Singapore Open , also known as the 1972 Singapore Open Badminton Championships, took place from 24 to 28 October 1972 at the Singapore Badminton Hall in Singapore. [1] [2] [3]
Category | Winners | Runners-up | Score |
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Men's singles | Iie Sumirat | Tan Aik Mong | 15–5, 15–11 |
Women's singles | Intan Nurtjahja | Taty Sumirah | 11–8, 12–11 |
Men's doubles | Tan Aik Huang & Tan Aik Mong | Ng Boon Bee & Punch Gunalan | 15–11, retired |
Women's doubles | Regina Masli & Intan Nurtjahja | Taty Sumirah & Poppy Tumengkol | 15–4, 10–15, 15–10 |
Mixed doubles | Johan Wahjudi & Regina Masli | Chirasak Champakao & Liem Siew Choo | 15–11, 15–7 |
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