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Denny Kantono
Denny Kantono (; born 12 January 1970) is a retired Chinese-Indonesian badminton player who specialized in men's doubles. He shared numerous international titles with his regular partner Antonius Ariantho including the French (1993), Hong Kong (1993), Denmark (1994), Thailand (1994), Chinese Taipei (1995, 1999), and Indonesia (1996) Opens; as well as the (now defunct) Badminton World Cup (1996) and World Badminton Grand Prix (1998) events. They were runners-up at the prestigious All-England Championships in 1995 and bronze medalists at the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta. Kantono competed in badminton at the 1996 Summer Olympics in men's doubles, with Antonius Ariantho, and won a bronze medal. They lost in semifinals against Cheah Soon Kit and Yap Kim Hock, of Malaysia, 15–10, 15–4, and in the bronze medal match they defeated Soo Beng Kiang and Tan Kim Her, of Malaysia, 15–4, 12–15, 15–8. Personal life Kantono has a daughter that also a badminton athlete name Serena Ka ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Badminton Asian Cup
The Badminton Asian Cup was an Asian continental championship in the five individual disciplines in badminton. It was held in 1991, 1994, 1995 and 1996. From 1997 a team competition called the Asia Cup followed. The Asian Cup Individual championship featured the best players in Asia with the aim of further strengthening and consolidating Asian development in the world badminton. This prestigious invitation event witnessed the best players in Asia to compete for the prize money of US$100,000, one of the richest purses in Asian badminton event. Venues Winners Performances by nation References {{Reflist *http://www.worldbadminton.com/results/9606_ciba.html Badminton tournaments in Asia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Indonesia Open (badminton)
The Indonesia Open () is an annual badminton tournament organized by the Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) since 1982. It became part of the BWF Super Series tournament in 2007 and got the Super Series Premier status in 2011. Following the restructurisation to BWF World Tour, since 2018 it became one of only four tournaments to be granted Super 1000 level. Sponsorships * Pelita Jaya (1987–1988) * Pelita Khatulistiwa (1989) * Pelita Mahakam (1990) * Indocement Pelita Parahyangan (1991) * 555 (1992) * Indomie (1993) * RCTI (1994) * Sony (1995–1997) * Sanyo (Sanyo Indonesia Open, 1998–2003) * Djarum (Djarum Indonesia Open, 2004–2013) * BCA (BCA Indonesia Open, 2014–2017) * Blibli (Blibli Indonesia Open, 2018–2019) * SimInvest (SimInvest Indonesia Open, 2021) * East Ventures (East Ventures Indonesia Open, 2022) * Kapal Api (Kapal Api Group Indonesia Open, 2023–2025) Venues and host cities Below is the nine cities that have hosted the tournament. The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chinese Taipei Open (badminton)
The Taipei Open (), formerly named the Chinese Taipei Open Grand Prix Gold (2007–2017) and Chinese Taipei Open (2018–2019), is an open badminton international championships held in Taiwan since the 1970s, but they took place only in irregular periods. Since 1980 they are regularly held, except in 1998, due to the Asian economic crisis, 2001, 2020, and 2021, the latter two due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Taiwan. Past winners Performances by nation See also * List of sporting events in Taiwan * Kaohsiung Masters The Kaohsiung Masters () is an annual badminton tournament holds in Taiwan. The tournament is a part of the BWF World Tour tournaments and is leveled in BWF Tour Super 100. The inaugural edition held in 2023 at the Kaohsiung Arena in Kaohsiung, T ... References External links Smash: Chinese Taipei Open [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thailand Open (badminton)
The Thailand Open in badminton is an open international championships held in Thailand since 1984. It was halted in 1986, 1998, 2002, 2010, 2014, and 2021. BWF categorised Thailand Open as one of the seven BWF World Tour Super 500 events in the BWF events structure since 2018. In early 2021, there were two Super 1000 editions of the tournament, the 2020 Yonex Thailand Open and the 2020 Toyota Thailand Open. Both events were part of the 2020 BWF World Tour. Past winners Performances by nation References {{Badminton competitions 1984 establishments in Thailand Badminton Badminton BWF World Tour January in sports Recurring sporting events established in 1984 Badminton Badminton Badminton is a racquet sport played using racket (sports equipment), racquets to hit a shuttlecock across a net (device), net. Although it may be played with larger teams, the most common forms of the game are "singles" (with one player per s ... Badminton in Bangkok Badm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Denmark Open (badminton)
The Denmark Open, or formerly known as Danish Open, is an annual badminton tournament held in Denmark and organized by Badminton Denmark. The Denmark Open was part of the BWF Super Series Premier from 2011 to 2017. BWF categorised it as one of the five BWF World Tour Super 750 events per the BWF events structure since 2018. History The tournament started in 1936 and it is now the world's second oldest badminton tournament. It was interrupted by World War II and was on hiatus from 1956 through 1964. It seeks to draw the top players from around the World. The tournament is usually played in late October each year. Locations Eleven locations have been chosen to host the tournament. The 2007 and 2008 tournaments were held in Arena Fyn in Odense. Since 2008, the tournaments have been held in Odense. *1936–1939, 1946–1985: Copenhagen *1990: Aabenraa *1991: Solrød *1986, 1992: Aalborg *1989, 1993: Højbjerg *1987, 1994: Esbjerg *1996: Middelfart *1997–1999: Vejle *2000– ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hong Kong Open (badminton)
The Hong Kong Open () is an annual badminton tournament held in Hong Kong since 1982, but it did not take place annually. It is organized by Hong Kong Badminton Association, and it became one of the Super Series tournaments in 2007. In 2008, Wang Chen became the first home player to win the Hong Kong Open title. BWF categorised Hong Kong Open as one of the seven BWF World Tour Super 500 events in the BWF events structure since 2018 Events January * January 1 – Bulgaria takes over the Presidency of the Council of the European Union, after the Estonian presidency. * January 4 – SPLM-IO rebels loyal to Chan Garang Lual start a raid against Juba, capital of .... Past winners Performances by nation Notes: * = No Mixed doubles competition at 1982 References * External linksHong Kong Badminton Association [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
French Open (badminton)
The French Open () is an annual badminton tournament held in France since 1909 and hosted by the Fédération Française de Badminton (FFBad). The tournament was halted between 1915 and 1934, in 1965, 1970, 1972, 1994 and 2006. Not previously considered one of the international badminton circuit's leading events, it was promoted to become part of the BWF Super Series in 2007 making the French Open one of the 12 major badminton tournaments in the world. Badminton World Federation, BWF categorised French Open as one of the five BWF World Tour#Tournaments, BWF World Tour Super 750 events per the BWF events structure since 2018 French Open (badminton), 2018. Past winners Performances by nation References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:French Open (Badminton) French Open (badminton), Badminton tournaments in France 1909 establishments in France Recurring sporting events established in 1909 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Antonius Ariantho
S. Antonius Budi Ariantho (born 3 October 1973), also known as Antonius Ariantho or Antonius Irianto, is a retired Indonesian badminton player who specialized in men's doubles. During the 1990s he shared numerous international titles with his regular partner Denny Kantono including the French (1993); Hong Kong (1993); Denmark (1994); Thailand (1994); Chinese Taipei (1995, 1996); and Indonesia (1996) Opens; and the (now defunct) Badminton World Cup (1996) and World Badminton Grand Prix (1998) events. They were runners-up at the prestigious All-England Open in 1995, and bronze medalists at the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta. 1996 Olympics Ariantho competed in badminton at the 1996 Summer Olympics in men's doubles, with Denny Kantono, and won a bronze medal. They lost in semifinals against Cheah Soon Kit and Yap Kim Hock, of Malaysia, 15–10, 15–4, and in the bronze medal match they defeated Soo Beng Kiang Soo Beng Kiang (, born 19 March 1968) is a former badminton playe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
PB Djarum
PB Djarum is an Indonesian badminton club in Kudus, Central Java. The club was founded at the Djarum ''brak'' (cigarette factory) located at Jl. Bitingan Lama (now called Jl. Lukmonohadi) No. 35 in Kudus in 1969. Djarum's CEO, Budi Hartono, encouraged the use of an on-site badminton court among his employees. A young athlete, Liem Swie King, played well, leading Budi Hartono to seriously develop the Kudus community's activities into the PB Djarum organization. PB Djarum's name gained recognition when Indonesia won the Thomas Cup in 1984 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. At that time, out of eight players, seven came from PB Djarum, namely, Liem Swie King, Hastomo Arbi, Hadiyanto, Hariamanto Kartono, Rudy Heryanto, Christian Hadinata, and Hadibowo. The eighth player was Icuk Sugiarto. History *1969 – PT Djarum's employees regularly practiced badminton at ''brak'' Bitingan Lama. *1970 – Brak turned out to be a popular exercise spot for Djarum's employees. *1972 – PT Djaru ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chinese-Indonesian
Chinese Indonesians (), or simply ''Orang Tionghoa'' or ''Tionghoa'', are Indonesians whose ancestors arrived from China at some stage in the last eight centuries. Chinese Indonesians are the fourth largest community of Overseas Chinese in the world after Thai Chinese, Thailand, Malaysian Chinese, Malaysia, and the Chinese Americans, United States. Chinese people and their Indonesian descendants have lived in the Indonesian archipelago since at least the 13th century. Many came initially as sojourners (temporary residents), intending to return home in their old age. Some, however, stayed in the region as economic migrants. Their population grew rapidly during the colonial period when workers were contracted from their home provinces in Southern China. Discrimination against Chinese Indonesians has occurred since the start of Dutch colonialism in the region, although government policies implemented since 1998 have attempted to redress this. Resentment of ethnic Chinese economi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Badminton At The 1995 Southeast Asian Games
A badminton tournament was held at the 1995 SEA Games in Chiang Mai. Medalists Results Men's singles Women's singles Men's doubles Women's doubles Mixed doubles Medal tally ReferencesMedal Tally {{DEFAULTSORT:Badminton at the 1995 SEA Games |
