1980 Asian Invitational Badminton Championships

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.

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

About

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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

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Discipline Gold Silver Bronze
Men's singles   Han Jian   Chen Changjie   Li Zhifeng
  Yang Kesen
Women's singles   Song Youping   Sang Yanqin   Chen Ruizhen
  Li Lingwei
Men's doubles   Li Zhifeng
& Yang Kesen
  Bandid Jaiyen
& Preecha Sopajaree
  Sawei Chanseorasmee
& Sarit Pisudchaikul
  Chen Changjie
& Wang Yueping
Women's doubles   Li Lingwei
& Sang Yanqin
  Jutatip Banjongsilp
& Suleeporn Jittariyakul
  Chen Ruizhen
& Song Youping
  Phanwad Jinasuyanont
& Kanitta Mansamuth

Semifinal results

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Discipline Winner Runner-up Score
Men's singles   Han Jian   Yang Kesen 15–12, 15–8
  Chen Changjie   Li Zhifeng 15–11, 15–7
Women's singles   Sang Yanqin   Chen Ruizhen 6–11, 11–7, 11–7
  Song Youping   Li Lingwei 12–9, 11–6
Men's doubles   Bandid Jaiyen
& Preecha Sopajaree
  Chen Changjie
& Wang Yueping
15–1, 15–9
  Li Zhifeng
& Yang Kesen
  Sawei Chanseorasmee
& Sarit Pisudchaikul
17–15, 15–2
Women's doubles   Jutatip Banjongsilp
& Suleeporn Jittariyakul
  Chen Ruizhen
& Song Youping
17–14, 15–7
  Li Lingwei
& Sang Yanqin
  Phanwad Jinasuyanont
& Kanitta Mansamuth
15–8, 15–5

Final results

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Discipline Winner Finalist Score
Men's singles   Han Jian   Chen Changjie 15–11, 15–8
Women's singles   Song Youping   Sang Yanqin 11–6, 11–8
Men's doubles   Li Zhifeng
& Yang Kesen
  Bandid Jaiyen
& Preecha Sopajaree
15–10, 15–6
Women's doubles   Li Lingwei
& Sang Yanqin
  Jutatip Banjongsilp
& Suleeporn Jittariyakul
15–10, 15–6

References

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  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.