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The last Superseries tournament of 2012 promises to be an action-packed event at the Hong Kong Coliseum. While Olympic champion Lin Dan will be absent, a star-studded field will be present. Lee Chong Wei, back as a newly-married man, is set to face the tricky opponent Boonsak Ponsana in the first round of Men’s Singles. Alongside Lee, attention will also be on players such as Taufik Hidayat, Chen Jin, recent China Open winner Chen Long, and Indonesian veteran Sony Dwi Kuncoro.

Though Lee and Chen Long are favored to make the final, a group of talented youngsters will be vying to upset the favorites. Players like Denmark’s Viktor Axelsen and China’s Wang Zhengming, Chen Yuekun, and Du Pengyu have the potential to cause upsets. Malaysia’s Daren Liew, seeking to prove his French Open victory was no fluke, will also be one to watch.

In the qualifying-round action, Hong Kong secured two spots with Ng Ka Long and Chan Yan Kit emerging victorious. Local hopeful Wong Wing Ki, who has shown promise this year, will be looking to capitalize on home advantage.

In Women’s Singles, Thailand and Japan have seen their players grow in strength. French Open champion Minatsu Mitani and veteran Eriko Hirose will be joined by the Thai contingent, including Ratchanok Intanon. China, with Olympic medallists Wang Yihan and Li Xuerui leading the pack, are the overwhelming favorites in this category.

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With top-seeded pairs missing from the Men’s Doubles draw, Malaysian pair Koo Kien Keat/Boon Heong takes the top seed, followed by Olympic champions Cai Yun/Fu Haifeng. The Mixed Doubles and Women’s Doubles events will also feature Olympic champions in Qing Tian/Zhao Yunlei and Zhang Nan/Zhao Yunlei, respectively.

Overall, the Hong Kong Superseries promises to deliver exciting Badminton action with both established names and rising stars competing for glory.

FAQs

Q: Who are the favorites to win the Men’s Singles event?

A: Lee Chong Wei and Chen Long are considered to be the favorites to make it to the final. However, there is a group of talented young players who could potentially upset the favorites.

Q: Which players should we keep an eye on in the Women’s Singles event?

A: China’s Wang Yihan and Li Xuerui are the top-ranked players and are expected to perform well. Saina Nehwal from India and Juliane Schenk from Germany are also players to watch, as they have a good record against Chinese players.

Q: Who are the top-seeded pairs in the Men’s Doubles event?

A: The top seed in the Men’s Doubles event is the Malaysian pair Koo Kien Keat/Boon Heong. Olympic champions Cai Yun/Fu Haifeng are the second-seeded pair.

Summary

The final Superseries tournament of 2012, taking place in Hong Kong, is set to be a thrilling event. While some top names will be absent, the competition is still fierce, with players like Lee Chong Wei and Chen Long leading the way in the Men’s Singles event. In Women’s Singles, China’s dominance is evident, but players like Saina Nehwal and Juliane Schenk will be looking to upset the favorites. With Olympic champions in the Mixed Doubles and Women’s Doubles events, fans can expect high-level Badminton action throughout the tournament. Don’t miss the opportunity to witness the rising stars and established players battle it out for glory. Visit Carnegiecentre.com for more information and updates on the tournament.

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