2008 Indonesia Super Series
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The 2008 Indonesia Super Series
in badminton
is the sixth tournament of the 2008 BWF Super Series
. It was held in Istora Senayan, Jakarta
, from June 16 to June 22, 2008.
Indonesia Open (badminton)
The Indonesia Open in an annual badminton tournament organized by Persatuan Bulutangkis Seluruh Indonesia and held in Indonesia since 1982. It became part of the BWF Super Series tournament in 2007 and got the Premier Super Series status in 2011....
in badminton
Badminton
Badminton is a racquet sport played by either two opposing players or two opposing pairs , who take positions on opposite halves of a rectangular court that is divided by a net. Players score points by striking a shuttlecock with their racquet so that it passes over the net and lands in their...
is the sixth tournament of the 2008 BWF Super Series
2008 BWF Super Series
The 2008 BWF Super Series is the second season of the BWF Super Series. The season spanned between the continental of Asia and Europe and was starting with Malaysia Open from January 15 and will be end with Hong Kong Open on November 30, 2008...
. It was held in Istora Senayan, Jakarta
Jakarta
Jakarta is the capital and largest city of Indonesia. Officially known as the Special Capital Territory of Jakarta, it is located on the northwest coast of Java, has an area of , and a population of 9,580,000. Jakarta is the country's economic, cultural and political centre...
, from June 16 to June 22, 2008.
Final results
| Category | Winners | Runners-up | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men's singles |  Sony Dwi Kuncoro |
Simon Santoso Simon Santoso Simon Santoso is a male badminton player from Indonesia.-Career:When he was young, he joined the Tangkas Jakarta badminton club before joining the Indonesian National team PBSI. In 2005 he won the Robot HCMC Vietnam Satellite and the silver medal at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games... |
19–21, 21–14, 21–9 |
| Women's singles |  Zhu LinZhu Lin Zhu Lin is a female badminton player from the People's Republic of China.-Career:One of international badminton's leading singles players Zhu Lin's titles include the Thailand , Indonesia , and Malaysia Opens, and, most notably, the 2007 BWF World Championship in Kuala Lumpur. She is a member of... |
Maria Kristin Yulianti Maria Kristin Yulianti Maria Kristin Yulianti is a women's singles badminton player from Indonesia. She is one of the most successful female Indonesian badminton players, along with Susi Susanti and Mia Audina.- 2005 :... |
21–18, 17–21, 21–14 |
| Men's doubles |  Zakry Abdul LatifMohd Zakry Abdul Latif -2007:Abdul Latif played at the 2007 BWF World Championships in men's doubles with Mohd Fairuzizuan Mohd Tazari. They were seeded #7 and were defeated in the second round by Guo Zhendong and Xie Zhongbo, of China, 21-14, 21-13.... & Fairuzizuan Mohd Tazari Mohd Fairuzizuan Mohd Tazari Mohd Fairuzizuan Mohd Tazari is a male badminton player from Malaysia.-2007:Mohd Fairuzizuan played at the 2007 BWF World Championships in men's doubles with Mohd Zakry Abdul Latif... |
Tony Gunawan Tony Gunawan Tony Gunawan is an Indonesian born badminton player of Chinese descent.-Career:Gunawan is a former Olympic gold medalist and world champion for Indonesia, and now represents the United States. He is regarded by many, including his peers, as one of the greatest doubles players badminton's history... & Candra Wijaya Candra Wijaya -Career:Wijaya is a doubles specialist who, as of 2008, has rated among the best men's doubles players in the world for over a decade. Noted for his ability in all phases of the doubles game, he has reached the final of the BWF World Championships three times with countryman Sigit Budiarto. They... |
19–21, 21–18, 21–14 |
| Women's doubles | Vita Marissa Vita Marissa Vita Marissa is a female badminton player from Indonesia.- Career :Marissa competed in badminton at the 2004 Summer Olympics in mixed double's with partner Nova Widianto. They had a bye in the first round and defeated Robert Blair and Natalie Munt of Great Britain in the second... & Lilyana Natsir Lilyana Natsir Lilyana Natsir is a female badminton player from Indonesia who specializes in doubles. She is listed as one of the best mixed doubles player in the world. In Indonesia, she is often considered as the queen of mixed doubles sector thanks to her achievements with her two different pairs... |
 Miyuki MaedaMiyuki Maeda is a female international badminton player.-Career:Maeda's first major success was at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. With her women's doubles partner Satoko Suetsuna they finished fourth, the best performance to date by Japanese badminton players at the Olympics. The two have continued to compete... & Satoko Suetsuna |
21–15, 21–14 |
| Mixed doubles | Zheng Bo Zheng Bo Zheng Bo is a male badminton player from Hunan, People's Republic of China.-Career:A doubles specialist, Zheng won men's doubles at the 2003 Indonesia Open with Sang Yang. Zheng and Sang also secured the winning point against Denmark in the final of the 2004 Thomas Cup, to clinch China's first... & Gao Ling Gao Ling Gao Ling is a female badminton player from the People's Republic of China.-Career:Noted for her consistency, anticipation, forecourt prowess, and sporting smile, Gao is unarguably, to many fans, the most successful doubles specialists in the history of women's badminton. In addition, she earned... |
 Thomas LaybournThomas Laybourn Thomas Laybourn is a male badminton player from Denmark.Laybourn won the 2006 European Badminton Championships in mixed doubles with partner Kamilla Rytter Juhl... & Kamilla Rytter Juhl Kamilla Rytter Juhl Kamilla Rytter Juhl is a female badminton player from Denmark.Juhl won the 2006 European Badminton Championships in mixed doubles with partner Thomas Laybourn, and a bronze medal in women's doubles with Lena Frier Kristiansen... |
21–14, 21–8 |
External links
- Indonesia Super Series 2008 at tournamentsoftware.com