1980 Asian Invitational Badminton Championships

Badminton championships 1980 Asian Invitational Badminton Championships 10 – 14 December 4 Bangkok, Thailand 1978 Peking 1988 Bandar Lampung 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. About 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.Shirley Tan https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/newnation19801205-1.2.85.11 S'pore in semis? 5 December 1980 The Straits Times 31 27 December 2022 NewspaperSGhttps://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Page/newnation19801211-1.1.18 Han Jian wins Opening match 11 December 1980 New Nation 19 27 December 2022 NewspaperSG 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.https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Page/straitstimes19801212-1.1.38 Ho has to explain when he returns 12 December 1980 The Straits Times 38 27 December 2022 NewspaperSG 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.https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/straitstimes19801223-1.2.114.2 One-month ban for Ho, Teh and Mei Ling Malaysian Round-up 23 December 1980 The Straits Times 31 27 December 2022 NewspaperSG 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.https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Page/straitstimes19801214-1.1.40 Thailand broke Chinese hold of Asian meet 14 December 1980 The Straits Times 40 27 December 2022 NewspaperSG At the end China registered a clean sweep by winning all four individual titles.https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Page/beritaharian19801215-1.1.7 Badminton Asia Ke-4: China bolot 4 kejuaraan 15 December 1980 Berita Harian ms 7 27 December 2022 NewspaperSGhttps://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Page/straitstimes19801215-1.1.39 Chinese emerge undisputed champions 15 December 1980 The Straits Times 39 27 December 2022 NewspaperSG Medalists Men's singles CHN Han Jian CHN Chen Changjie CHN Li Zhifeng CHN Yang Kesen Women's singles CHN Song Youping CHN Sang Yanqin CHN Chen Ruizhen CHN Li Lingwei Men's doubles CHN Li Zhifeng & Yang Kesen THA Bandid Jaiyen & Preecha Sopajaree THA Sawei Chanseorasmee & Sarit Pisudchaikul CHN Chen Changjie & Wang Yueping Women's doubles CHN Li Lingwei & Sang Yanqin THA Jutatip Banjongsilp & Suleeporn Jittariyakul CHN Chen Ruizhen & Song Youping THA Phanwad Jinasuyanont & Kanitta Mansamuth Semifinal results Discipline Winner Runner-up Score Men's singles CHN Han Jian CHN Yang Kesen 15–12, 15–8 CHN Chen Changjie CHN Li Zhifeng 15–11, 15–7 Women's singles CHN Sang Yanqin CHN Chen Ruizhen 6–11, 11–7, 11–7 CHN Song Youping CHN Li Lingwei 12–9, 11–6 Men's doubles THA Bandid Jaiyen & Preecha Sopajaree CHN Chen Changjie & Wang Yueping 15–1, 15–9 CHN Li Zhifeng & Yang Kesen THA Sawei Chanseorasmee & Sarit Pisudchaikul 17–15, 15–2 Women's doubles THA Jutatip Banjongsilp & Suleeporn Jittariyakul CHN Chen Ruizhen & Song Youping 17–14, 15–7 CHN Li Lingwei & Sang Yanqin THA Phanwad Jinasuyanont & Kanitta Mansamuth 15–8, 15–5 Final results Discipline Winner Finalist Score Men's singles CHN Han Jian CHN Chen Changjie 15–11, 15–8 Women's singles CHN Song Youping CHN Sang Yanqin 11–6, 11–8 Men's doubles CHN Li Zhifeng & Yang Kesen THA Bandid Jaiyen & Preecha Sopajaree 15–10, 15–6 Women's doubles CHN Li Lingwei & Sang Yanqin THA Jutatip Banjongsilp & Suleeporn Jittariyakul 15–10, 15–6 References Category:Badminton Asia Championships Asian Badminton Championships Badminton Asia Championships Badminton Asia Championships Asia Championships Category:1980s in sport in Bangkok Asian Invitational Badminton Championships