IBG 1011 Badminton

Congratulations to reigning champion once again for winning this year's IBG Badminton. Also, a big thank you to all supporters and new faces at this sport!

Here are the highlights. Please enjoy! :)


Opening match:

BLK D vs BLK A

Doubles Guys
Leonard & Vincent from BLK D vs Joe & Julfri from BLK A.

Starting out calmly, BLK D scored the first score for the night with a gentle flick of the racket from Leonard. Despite this, the freshie team from BLK A persevered on with a huge lot of support from their blockmates and that brought them to a lead in the first half of the match. Nonetheless, with a senior guiding, BLK D proved to be the stronger block that won 21-13.

Guys Singles

Exhilarating match between 2 SWOCs Keith Chong and Kaya with at least 8 strokes per point varying between carefully placed smashes and net plays. A worthwhile game testing wits and skills between both seniors, BLK D proved to be the stronger block with more careful touches winning 21-16.

Overall score: D vs A 3-2

Second match:

BLK E VS BLK C

The opening singles game on court 2 of the IBG Badminton was between Chen Jia ( Blk E ) vs Kiang (Blk C).
At the end of the game, IVP player Chen Jia proved to be too good for his counterpart, breezing past Kiang 21-7.

[Chen Jia with the service]

In an nervy contest which witnessed both sides going neck to neck for much of the game, it was Hui Jie/ Xia Wei from Block E who surged ahead at the end and take e match to their opponents. 21-7

The women's pairing of Amelia/Xiao Dan from Block E took the game comfortably, 21-11.

[Friendly ah Friendly ah Hey!]

Game's over! At this point, it was already Blk E 3 - 0 Blk C

Blk C pairing of Benjamin/Lewis displayed their fighting spirit despite being 0-3 down a to win the 4th game. Final score : Benjamin/Lewis Blk C , 21 - 05 , Blk E Ivan/Basta

[Lewis attempting to smack the shuttle]

Blk C 2nd women's doubles downed Blk E pairing of Pei Yi/Wang Hao 21-13 to triumph at the final game of the match, making the final score a respectable 3-2.

Third match:

BLK A vs BLK B

Singles guys: Kaya vs Leo- this year IHG captain.

Strong strokes from both players. Grit and determination seen evidently on court as the 2 seniors battled it out on court.
13-21

Doubles guys: 2 freshies vs 2 seniors

The 2 freshies held the court for the first half of the game, B catching up with steadier and more accurate shots from Visoth and drop shots from Zaneth. Credits must also go to Julfri for holding the game with commendable net play.
13-21

Doubles girls: Siya’s game ended beautifully with easy moves. 21-8 to BLK B.

Doubles guys:

Highlight of the night- “Miss A Nightgown” Joe never fails to amuse us with his shoe-flying experience and nearly running into spectators (for a half time hug from someone perhaps?) while saving a ball. Despite the drama, BLK B didn’t not waver in their concentration amidst the laughter and won 21-13.

Overall score: B vs A 4-1

Fourth Match:

Blk E VS Blk D

Blk E's single Xia Wei was in scintillating form and defeated Blk D single's representative effortlessly in a one-sided contest, taking the game 21-6.

In an evenly matched contest at the men's double, Blk D's pairing of 2xKeith edged out Chen Jia/Santa from Blk E to make the match tied at 1 all.

[Keith in action]

Amelia and Xiao Dan of Blk E once again proved themselves a force to be reckoned with, dominating the game with relative ease. Final score 21-02.

With the overall score tied at 2-1 to Blk E, the 4th game was a do-or-break tie for the Deeblockers. The guys from BLK D did not disappoint their frantic fans sitting at the side of the court and sent the match into a decisive 5th set by winning it 21-15.

With both teams pinning all their hopes on this final game for the chance to enter the finals, the shuttlers were under tremendous pressure to deliver.
A game which lived up to its expectations. With both sides tied at 20 each, the game entered a tie-breaker.

In the end, it was the Eekers who garnered just enough composure to win the deuce 22-20 to send their fans to ecstasy.

[Peiyi and Wang How sent Blk E to the finals]

Fifth match:

BLK B vs BLK C

Singles Guys: Leo vs “Harry Potter” Xiang Long “Shi Ba Zhang”

Interviewing a satisfied Harry after his game, this was his reply: “It was FUN! And I realised it not about the winning, it’s the camaraderie. I can really feel the block spirit when I heard my block mates cheering for me. You Qing Di Yi, Bi Sai Di Er.” Well said Harry Potter!
21-3

Doubles girls:

Special mention to be made to Ying Ying from BLK C with many countless splits and good saves, and determination. Eventual score: 21-7 to BLK B.

Doubles guys:

This match featured a good game of “cat-and-mouse” chase of points. With freshies from both sides playing friendly and carefully. Good game guys!
16-21

Overall score: B vs C 4-1

FINALS

BLK E Vs BLK B




With a handful of IVP players at their disposal, championship favourites Blk B are all raring to clinch the championship. Standing in their way are the championship pretenders from Blk E who are determined to substantiate their reputation as sports block.





1st Game

Clash of Titans: Mixed doubles

Both sides sent on their best players for the 1st game which was a mixed doubles. The duo from Blk B consists of IVP-based Yu He & Siya while the Eekers are represented by Chen Jia and Xiao Dan.
The opening exchanges were tight with both sides adopting a rather cagey approach. It was not long after which the duo from Blk B exhibited their superiority and begin to break ahead. The eekers threatened to make a comeback at times but their efforts were futile as the set ended 21-17 in favor of Blk B.
The 2nd set was virtually a replica of the 1st set and it ended 21-15. Blk B won the mixed doubles in 2 straight sets.

2nd Game

Women's doubles

In the first set, the girls from Blk E could provide little resistance against the mighty Blk B. In the end, the duo from Blk B proved just too good for the girls from Blk E to handle, beating them 21-08 to claim the set.
The Eekers put in a much-improved performance in the 2nd set and led early in the set. Nonetheless, the girls from Blk B soon gained foothold in the contest and eventually defeated their opponents 21-15.

3rd Game

Men's double

With Blk B leading by an overall score of 2-0, the 3rd game could be a decisive one.
Blk B held their nerves and defeated Blk E pairing of Santa/Xia Wei in straight sets once again. The eekers did threaten to come back at some point of time but ran out of steam in the end. 21-14 , 21-13


Final Score : Blk B 3-0 Blk E






Blk B won the coveted IBG badminton championship! Worthy winners. Gratz :)