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Indonesian players shine at the SCG Thailand Open 2017

Indonesian badminton players showcased their skills at the SCG Thailand Open 2017, winning two titles in the process. Local star Ratchanok Intanon also emerged victorious at the Grand Prix Gold tournament. The performances of these athletes have set the stage for the upcoming BCA Indonesia Open 2017.

Women’s Doubles: Polii and Rahayu dominate

Greysia Polii and Apriyani Rahayu, the Indonesian No.5 seeds, secured the Women’s Doubles crown at the Nimibutr Stadium. They defeated their Thai opponents, Chayanit Chaladchalam and Phataimas Muenwong, with a convincing score of 21-12 21-12 in just 45 minutes. Polii and Rahayu displayed their resilience in the semifinals against another Thai pair, Savitree Amitrapai and Pacharapun Chochuwong, winning with a score of 24-26 21-16 21. Chaladchalam and Muenwong had a strong performance in the semifinals as well, defeating China’s World Junior silver medallists Du Yue and Xu Ya.

Men’s Doubles: Indonesia claims victory

The Men’s Doubles category witnessed an impressive display from Indonesian pair Berry Angriawan and Hardianto Hardianto, who emerged as champions. Overcoming their German opponents Raphael Beck and Peter Kaesbauer, the Indonesian duo secured a victory with a score of 21-16 21-16. Angriawan and Hardianto faced a tough challenge in the semifinals against Olympic bronze medallists Chris Langridge and Marcus Ellis, triumphing with a score of 22-20 18-21 21-9. In the other semifinal, Beck and Kaesbauer defeated Mark Lamsfuss and Marvin Emil Seidel in a thrilling match.

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Mixed Doubles: Malaysian pair surprises top seeds

The Mixed Doubles category saw the top seeds and favorites, Dechapol Puavaranukroh and Sapsiree Taerattanachai, exiting the tournament after a hard-fought match. Malaysian pair Goh Soon Huat and Shevon Jemie Lai caused an upset by defeating the Thai duo with a score of 21-19 19-21 21-17. Reigning World Junior champions He Jiting and Du Yue of China secured their spot in the final by defeating No.2 seeds Terry Hee and Tan Wei Han from Singapore. In the final, He Jiting and Du Yue displayed their resilience and emerged victorious, clinching the title with a score of 21-13 16-21 21-12.

Women’s Singles: Ratchanok Intanon claims home championship

Local favorite Ratchanok Intanon delighted Thai spectators by winning the Women’s Singles title. In a rematch of the 2013 final, the 22-year-old triumphed over her compatriot Busanan Ongbamrungphan with a score of 21-18 12-21 21-16. This victory marked Intanon’s second win at her home championship, while Ongbamrungphan faced disappointment as the runner-up for the third time. Ongbamrungphan showcased her potential in the semifinals by defeating No.2 seed Saina Nehwal of India. Intanon, the top seed, also had an impressive victory in the semifinals against Beiwen Zhang of the USA.

Men’s Singles: Sai Praneeth continues his success

B. Sai Praneeth, who had previously won the OUE Singapore Open, added another title to his name by winning the Men’s Singles category. After losing the first game, Praneeth made a strong comeback against Indonesia’s Jonatan Christie, winning with a score of 17-21 21-18 21-19 in 71 minutes. In the semifinals, Praneeth defeated Pannawit Thongnuam from Thailand, while Christie secured his spot in the final by defeating Malaysia’s Soong Joo Ven.

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The tournament was a prominent showcase of badminton talent, and fans now eagerly await the BCA Indonesia Open 2017, which is set to begin on June 12th. The event will take place at the Jakarta Convention Center, as the usual location, the Istora Senayan, is currently undergoing refurbishment.

FAQs

Q1: Who were the winners in the Women’s Doubles category?

A1: Greysia Polii and Apriyani Rahayu, the Indonesian No.5 seeds, emerged as the winners in the Women’s Doubles category.

Q2: Who were the winners in the Men’s Doubles category?

A2: Berry Angriawan and Hardianto Hardianto from Indonesia claimed victory in the Men’s Doubles category.

Q3: Who won the Mixed Doubles category?

A3: He Jiting and Du Yue from China secured the Mixed Doubles title.

Summary

Indonesian players displayed their badminton prowess at the SCG Thailand Open 2017, winning titles in multiple categories. Greysia Polii and Apriyani Rahayu emerged victorious in the Women’s Doubles category, while Berry Angriawan and Hardianto Hardianto claimed victory in the Men’s Doubles category. He Jiting and Du Yue secured the Mixed Doubles title, and Ratchanok Intanon delighted spectators by winning the Women’s Singles category. B. Sai Praneeth continued his successful year by winning the Men’s Singles title. Fans now eagerly anticipate the upcoming BCA Indonesia Open 2017. Don’t miss out on the exciting badminton action!

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