SINGAPORETO DECIDE JVC ASIAN RANKINGS CHAMPS

Gong Zhichao (LS-CHN)

JAKARTA: August 9, 1999
Ha Tae Kwon/Kim Dong Moon of Korea have overtaken Men's Doubles former world #1 players Candra Wijaya/Tony Gunawan of Indonesia this week on the JVC Asian Badminton Rankings and are now also #1 in the world. Kim Dong Moon is now back on top of two doubles categories as he is also in the #1 position with Mixed Doubles partner, Ra Kyun Min. Ha Taw Kwon has also proven his versatility in the Doubles field as he and partner Chung Jae Hee are in the #4 position in Mixed Doubles as well. If standings remain as they are today, Candra and Tony must finish in a higher position than their Korean counterparts in Singapore in order to regain the top spot.

If Ha Tae Kwon is able to win the Singaporein both men's and mixed doubles, he will guarantee his position at the top of the JVC Rankings and the #1 seed at the JVC Asian Badminton Championships in Kuala Lumpur this September. The only other player with a chance to do this is Chinese Ladies' Doubles specialist, Ge Fe, who is also currently in the #2 position in Mixed Doubles

Top finishers on the JVC Asian Badminton Rankings will qualify for prizes from JVC to be awarded at the 1999 JVC Asian Badminton Championships in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on September 15, 1999. The ranking points are derived from the IBF's official world rankings which are released weekly on Thursday morning at 10:00 GMT.

Issued by International Management Group, Jakarta on behalf of the Asian Badminton Confederation. If you require more information, please contact Ms. Maya Hidajat of IMG Jakarta at Tel: (62-21) 526 8038, Fax: (62-21) 526 8039 or E-mail: mhidajat.