All England 2012, Lee Chong Wei conceded a walkover to Lin Dan

2012 All England Open Badminton Championship has just ended. It was about 1.20am in the morning at Malaysian time.

hmmm.. sad ending isn't it?

Datuk Lee Chong Wei (LCW) conceded a walkover to Lin Dan in the Men’s Single due to shoulder injury. The score was 19-21, 2-6.

However, LCW he gave his best. It's a wise move to do that, if not the Olympic dream might be shattered. Lin Dan said the injury won’t affect LCW too much because they will meet again in Olympic games this year.

It’s a warm scene that both athletes exchanged jersey. I feel Lin Dan wasn’t being arrogant tonight. The supporters especially Malaysians were so hyped up and supportive.

No one expected this ending. But sometimes things are out of our control. Things don’t go the way we wanted it to be. The saddest person in the world today is none other than the world number 1 badminton player, LCW.

So no condemnation pls. at least he played as a Malaysian, representing Malaysia. He showed great sportsmanship n fighting spirit.

What moved me is LCW brought all of us together through sports. We were watching not a Chinese, Indian or Malay in that match, but a Malaysian who’s fighting for a championship for us. Tonight, the nation is united again.

Win or lose, I always support Malaysia!

Penang Bridge, 21KM, i am coming!

It’s time. about 1 hour from now I will be running on Penang Bridge, a marathon event that will be endorsed by the Malaysia’s Book of Records.

My heart pumping fast just by just looking at the 21km marathon route. Still couldn’t believe that I am running Half Marathon 21km.

This is my first time joining half marathon for any running competition.

I never felt as excited, nervous and anxious as before in any running competition. I couldn’t sleep thinking of the run later.

I must thank Edmund for the inspiration. It’s because of his challenge that I joined Half Marathon. But sadly he can’t join because he is hospitalized for denggi. I will complete the run for him.

The starting time is so crazy. 3am is the starting time. 3am is a sleeping time la aduih. We are givern 3 hours and 30 minutes to complete the race in order to get a certificate and a finishing medal. 

Someone I know is running blindfolded for a charity. Please donate some money for his noble cause. Click this link to know more http://www.facebook.com/blindfoldmarathon

I bought a Powerbar just nw. . It’s an energy booster. It contains 9g of proein. Uhhh.. that’s high. I need it for my run later. The price is high too. RM9 for something like Cloud 9. What to do.. Wa bo lat ma.

I slept for only 1 hour. Just hope that I wont fall asleep while running.

Oh ye OCE! Go go go!

Im coming Allianz Penang Bridge International Marathon 2011. It’s about the heart n mind. C u guys on the bridge. Watch out for the runner with a DSLR!

All the best everyone! 


I am not aiming to be the champion, What I want is to just complete the race in 3 hours. 

Penang Bridge International Marathon 2011, Half Marathon info

Race Date: Sunday, 20th November 2011

Start Time: 0300 am (Men)

Start Time: 0315 am (Women)

Finishing Time: 3.5 hours (Three and a half hours)

Start Location: Queensbay Mall

Closing registration date: 21st October 2011

Distance: 21.0975KM

AIMS Course Measurement Certificate number: MAS2009/031

Registration Fees (In Ringgit Malaysia):

Half Marathon

Early Bird: RM45 (April to 30th June 2011)

Normal Fees: RM50 (1st July to 30th Sept 2011)

Late Registration: RM60 (1st Oct to 20th Oct 2011)

Registration closed on 21st Oct 2011

Courier Service fees:

Fees: RM10 - Delivery to Peninsula Malaysia Only.

PBIM 2011 partner for courier service:

(please take note that the courier service option for PBIM runners will no longer available if registration after 15th September 2011)

Goodies bag:

Local participants Self pick up:

1) Self pick up in Penang at QB Mall on 12th & 13th Nov 2011. 10am to 10pm 9pm

2) For outstation participants, self pick up on 18th and 19th Nov 2011 (10am to before 5pm on 19th Nov 2011)

Singapore participants can opt for self pick up at our agent office or self pick up at PBIM venue:

1) Self pick up in Singapore on 7th to 11th Nov 2011 8th to 12th Nov 2011 (date changed due to public holiday in Singapore on 7th Nov)

Address in Singapore:

Athlete's Circle

27 Boon Tat Street

Singapore 069623

Tel: +6563726388

Time: 10am to 7pm

(please take note that self pick up option for Singapore runners will no longer available if registration after 15th September 2011)

2)  Self pick up in Penang at QB Mall on 18th and 19th Nov 2011 (before 5pm on 19th Nov 2011)

Running singlet / Running bibs:

Half Marathon running bib number starts with:

D - Half Marathon Men Open

E - Half Marathon Women Open

F - Half Marathon Men Veteran

G - Half Marathon Women Veteran

For more info click http://www.penangmarathon.gov.my/portal/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=10:half-marathon&catid=1:marathon-info&Itemid=22

Lee Chong Wei vs Lin Dan: Yonex BWF World Championship 2011 Final

Malaysia's Lee Chong Wei celebrating his win against China's Chen Jin 21-13,21-9 during the semi-final match. Starpic by KAMARUL ARIFFIN/The Star

Wohooo Lee Chong Wei is in the final! Yes!! Yes! I knew he can make it! He beat Chen Jin in the semi-final last night. 21-13 21-9. I was watching the first match but I have to leave the house for dinner. Chong Wei was a bit slow and cautious la at the beginning but after that, hmmm.. No chance for Chen Jin at all! It’s nice to finally have the chance to watch him play. I missed his matches earlier.

Lee Chong Wei will meet the giant killer and his greatest rival, Lin Dan in the final tonight. Aiyah.. I know this is so gona happen. Some aunty said Chong Wei won’t make it. And even if he does, he will loose to Lin Dan. I was so defensive and I said Chong Wei has improved a lot and he is so good now.

I have confidence that Chong Wei will do his best and create a Malaysian record.

I stayed up till 5am last night to watch Lin Dan play against Peter Gade in another semi-final. The match started at 3am. Peter Gade lost to him but Peter Gade was so strong at heart. He’s quite old. He knows he’s not gona win over Lin Dan but he pushed Lin Dan to the max. Lin Dan lost the first game but managed to get back la. I watched the match until I fell asleep because it’s more than 1 hour. I planned to blog but cannot tahan la, tidur je la.

Lin battled to a 22-24 21-7 21-15 victory to stay in the hunt for his fourth world title.

Tonight the world will comes still again to watch the greatest badminton players on earth fighting for the world title.

It’s the final of Yonex BWF World Championship 2011 between Lee Chong Wei and Lin Dan.

It’s Chong Wei’s first final in the championship and first time he’s meeting Lin Dan in the championship as well.

Don’t miss it ok. Don’t forget to watch! You can watch it from TV1 or Astro.

I’ve already checked the time for the match. The match is at 12pm London’s time and Malaysian time is 7pm

For those who can't watch it live on tv, can see the livescore from http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/matches.aspx?id=E563A742-DF5A-44B0-8253-B53004FAEB4D&d=20110814

I wont go anywhere tonight. No dates, no concerts no movies. I’ll just stick onto the TV to watch the match.

Lee Chong Wei, all the best!

The nation is supporting you. The Malaysians are cheering for you. We are proud of your achievements.

MALAYSIA BOLEH!

*Actually im a bit worried la. I scared the same thing whch happened to our football team, Harimau Malaya will happened to Lee Chong Wei. We all were so hoping that Harimau Malaya can score and win the match with Singapore and then qualified for World Cup but we lost. All of us were so disappointed and sad. Anyhow, i pray hard that Lee Chong Wei can make it la.*

*You people pray hard la he can win, then maybe Najib will give us a public holiday. Then all of us can have a longer Hari Raya break. hahaaa.*

Mentally strong Chong Wei beats Lin Dan, wins All-England

Chong Wei defeated Lin Dan in 52-minute match

21 - 17, 21 - 17

Congrats Koo Kien Keat-Chin Ee Huey

I just watched the repeat show of badminton mixed doubles of Commonwealth Games. i am so PROUD of u Koo Kien Keat and Chin Ee Huey. the whole nation is proud of you. They beat England's Nathan Robertson and Jenny Wallwork 22-20, 21-12. Goosebumps everytime i hear Negaraku with teary eyes. Malaysia, always my home..

Hafiz Hashim the saviour to semi-final

hehhehe! Malaysia is going to semi-final of Thomas Cup.

Go go Malaysia. love u la Hafiz Hashim!

results in http://oce-thephotojournalist.blogspot.com/2010/05/malaysia-into-semi-final-hafiz-saviour.html

Malaysia lost to Japan 2-3

More news go to http://oce-thephotojournalist.blogspot.com/2010/05/malaysia-lost-to-japan-2-3.html

Video of Lee Chong Wei Winning All-England 2010

Chong Wei Wins All-England

LATEST NEWS!!

Hot news!!

Our beloved Datuk Lee Chong Wei just won the All-England Championship.

http://oce-thephotojournalist.blogspot.com/2010/03/chong-wei-won-all-england-finally.html

QUOTE of the day

"There are no failures but only attempts to be successful."

~ Datuk Dr. Ramlan Aziz
~ Director Jeneral Of National Sports Institute (NSI)
~ he was quoted at the SEA Games press conference to review the 40-40-59 medal haul that puts Malaysia in fourth place in the standings behind Thailand, Vietnam and Indonesia.