1980 Asian Invitational Badminton Championships

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1980 Asian Invitational Badminton Championships
Tournament details
Dates10 – 14 December
Edition4
Location Bangkok, Thailand
1978 Peking 1988 Bandar Lampung

The 1980 Asian Invitational Badminton Championships which was the fourth edition of Asian Invitational Championships took place in the month of December in Bangkok, Thailand.

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About

This tourney was hosted by Badminton Association of Thailand, which was the member of now defunct World Badminton Federation (WBF). A total of 12 countries participated, which were Sri Lanka, Singapore, China, Brunei, South Korea, Thailand, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Hong Kong, Burma, Philippines and Nepal. Due to orders from International Badminton Federation (IBF), Asian countries which were members of IBF like Malaysia, Japan, India & Indonesia declined the participation as IBF and WBF were rival organisations at that time period. [1] [2]

There was a controversy when Malaysian players Ho Khim Soon & Teh Kew San competed in this tournament, without prior permission from Badminton Association of Malaysia even when Malaysian team didn't opt to participate in this tournament. [3] As a result, both the players along with Ng Mei Ling were banned for one month by Penang Badminton Association from competing in any tournament. [4]

Tournament didn't feature Mixed doubles event. China was dominant all through in the competition, with Thailand having two of its doubles combinations in finals. [5] At the end China registered a clean sweep by winning all four individual titles. [6] [7]

Medalists

DisciplineGoldSilverBronze
Men's singles Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Han Jian Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Chen Changjie Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Li Zhifeng
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Yang Kesen
Women's singles Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Song Youping Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Sang Yanqin Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Chen Ruizhen
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Li Lingwei
Men's doubles Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Li Zhifeng
& Yang Kesen
Flag of Thailand.svg Bandid Jaiyen
& Preecha Sopajaree
Flag of Thailand.svg Sawei Chanseorasmee
& Sarit Pisudchaikul
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Chen Changjie
& Wang Yueping
Women's doubles Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Li Lingwei
& Sang Yanqin
Flag of Thailand.svg Jutatip Banjongsilp
& Suleeporn Jittariyakul
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Chen Ruizhen
& Song Youping
Flag of Thailand.svg Phanwad Jinasuyanont
& Kanitta Mansamuth

Semifinal results

DisciplineWinnerRunner-upScore
Men's singles Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Han Jian Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Yang Kesen 15–12, 15–8
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Chen Changjie Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Li Zhifeng 15–11, 15–7
Women's singles Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Sang Yanqin Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Chen Ruizhen 6–11, 11–7, 11–7
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Song Youping Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Li Lingwei 12–9, 11–6
Men's doubles Flag of Thailand.svg Bandid Jaiyen
& Preecha Sopajaree
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Chen Changjie
& Wang Yueping
15–1, 15–9
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Li Zhifeng
& Yang Kesen
Flag of Thailand.svg Sawei Chanseorasmee
& Sarit Pisudchaikul
17–15, 15–2
Women's doubles Flag of Thailand.svg Jutatip Banjongsilp
& Suleeporn Jittariyakul
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Chen Ruizhen
& Song Youping
17–14, 15–7
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Li Lingwei
& Sang Yanqin
Flag of Thailand.svg Phanwad Jinasuyanont
& Kanitta Mansamuth
15–8, 15–5

Final results

DisciplineWinnerFinalistScore
Men's singles Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Han Jian Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Chen Changjie 15–11, 15–8
Women's singles Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Song Youping Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Sang Yanqin 11–6, 11–8
Men's doubles Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Li Zhifeng
& Yang Kesen
Flag of Thailand.svg Bandid Jaiyen
& Preecha Sopajaree
15–10, 15–6
Women's doubles Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Li Lingwei
& Sang Yanqin
Flag of Thailand.svg Jutatip Banjongsilp
& Suleeporn Jittariyakul
15–10, 15–6

References

  1. Tan, Shirley (5 December 1980). "S'pore in semis?". The Straits Times . p. 31. Retrieved 27 December 2022 via NewspaperSG.
  2. "Han Jian wins Opening match". New Nation. 11 December 1980. p. 19. Retrieved 27 December 2022 via NewspaperSG.
  3. "Ho has to explain when he returns". The Straits Times. 12 December 1980. p. 38. Retrieved 27 December 2022 via NewspaperSG.
  4. "One-month ban for Ho, Teh and Mei Ling Malaysian Round-up". The Straits Times. 23 December 1980. p. 31. Retrieved 27 December 2022 via NewspaperSG.
  5. "Thailand broke Chinese hold of Asian meet". The Straits Times. 14 December 1980. p. 40. Retrieved 27 December 2022 via NewspaperSG.
  6. "Badminton Asia Ke-4: China bolot 4 kejuaraan". Berita Harian (in Malay). 15 December 1980. p. 7. Retrieved 27 December 2022 via NewspaperSG.
  7. "Chinese emerge undisputed champions". The Straits Times. 15 December 1980. p. 39. Retrieved 27 December 2022 via NewspaperSG.