2011

By MartosC, [Gm] http://martoscbox.wordpress.com

[TOKODAI OPEN 2011] An annual Badminton Exhibition, held by Indonesian Student Association of Tokyo Institute of Technology (Persatuan Pelajar Indonesia – Tokodai)

Tokodai Open is an annual Badminton exhibition, held by Indonesian Student Association of Tokyo Institute of Technology (Persatuan Pelajar Indonesia – Tokodai). The

competition is open for anyone, any age, any gender, and any nationality. It wasn’t a super-prestige competition; more like family event – a means to expand your

network and friendship.

Starts off with registration for seeding, and also for lunch reservation :D

Opening ceremony – singing Indonesian national anthem, Indonesia

Raya, with the help of iPhone and loud speaker

There were 8 courts, with two “official” photographers, so we divide them into two areas. These are the players who played their first round on my “area”

Tokodai Open is not a professional event, it doesn’t have dedicated officials. Every players will take turns to be the Umpire and the line judges. Of

course, they will also ‘take turn’ to be the spectators.

And, since this is a family event, It is okay to take your son when you are umpiring…

… who then got bored rather easily. Poor boy :D

Photographers are working hard, get into weird positions, to capture

the action.

Results aren’t always perfect – but it’s alright…

Tokodai Open 2011’s chairman (and chairwoman?) observing the competition

Ensuring the officials are working as instructed

Ensuring the supporters are enjoying the games

First round is up, some players are already having a hard time catching their breath. They don’t have much time to rest; the elimination round is up ahead.

Here comes the final matches (for three categories)

Women’s Single Final, won by the lady on the left. If I’m not wrong, this is her second year in a row

Men’s Single Final, won by the guy on the left, after defeating 2009’s winner (the guy on the right)

Men’s Double Final was a bit anti-climax. There were times when it went literally 1 vs 2 – and 1 won

As expected, the match won by the guys on the right. The guy on the far right is actually last year Men’s Single winner

The winners and runner-ups, with their prizes

After all the fun, here comes the less exciting part: cleaning up the place

See you next year!*

*I may not be here next year, though :-).

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