2007
Another year, another big
turnout, there are about 180 players participated the 70th edition
of Washington State Open Badminton Tournament.
Karl brought 54 players from BC and Phu of Bintang Academy from Bay Area
also brought 7 players, there’re also players from Haiwaii, Alaska and Oregon.
Ying-Fang and Greg won their
1st WA Open mixed doubles
against Wendy and Kenny in 3 games.
Ira and Stella of Bintang
Badminton Academy from Bay Area beat last year’s winner and runner-up to meet
in the final and Ira came out on top
The currently US No. 1 ranked
singles Piotr won the men’s singles 3 years in a row and Thomas of Bintang is
the runnerup.
New comers Malisa and
Rosalynn from BC came from behind on the 3rd game to win the Women’s
Doubles against the veteran Annie and Wendy.
Piotr and Bhaskar of Alaska
took the Men’s Doubles crown after being the runner ups last year and beat Phu
and Thomas of Bintang.
Many thanks to all the
volunteers to make the tournament a successful event. They include:
Announcer – James Lau,
Katherine Ip
Draw Desk – Annie Poh, Wendy
Carter, Patrick Ip
Registration Desk – Evelina
Shin, Brandon Lau
T-shirt Design – Mimi Chung
Entry and Finance – Helen
Roome
Dinner Registration – Carla
Furukawa
Dinner Host – Tony Lee
Hope I didn’t miss anyone.