Simon Santoso Focus on the Olympic 2012

After successfully defending his title atthe SEA Games XXVI, Simon Santoso is now directed towards the target of the 2012 Olympics in London, England.

"For the Olympics, staying preparation. It is not easy, after Denmark, two weeks back, and then Saturday and Sunday still practice with the target to maintain the SEA Games gold. I will focus on game to game. If good, I could qualify for the Olympics. I would turn my game, this is a process, "said Simon.

After the SEA Games XXVI, Simon will compete in the China Super Series and Macau Grandprix Gold.

"I take a break for a day or two because it is very focused on the SEA Games. New target to China and Macau," he continued.

He added a few months there is a change in practice.

"There are still adapting to the program Li Mao (coach of Chinese origin). Finally, the last turn so I kombinasiin, half of Li Mao, half of which used to be. The good that we take, it turns out better for me," he said.

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Simon Santoso grab the gold medal

Jakarta - Simon Santoso ensure the gold medal after winning the fight three sets. Simon successfully frustrate the opposition Tanongsak Saensomboonsuk 21-10, 11-21, and 21-19.

In a match that took place in Senayan, Saturday (11/19/2011) night, Simon dominated the acquisition of points in the first set. He quickly succeeded in winning 12-7 over Saensomboonsuk.

He then led 19-8 when it blows away Saensomboonsuk instead of net. Saensomboonsuk closer position to be 19-9.

The first set belongs to Simon to the position after a blow pelannya 20-10 in front of the net managed to outwit Saensomboonsuk.

In the second set, Saensomboonsuk quick 2-4 lead over Simon. He then added two more points with the latter obtained after punch at the net entrance.

In the middle of the second set, Simon looks hard serve Saensomboonsuk game. Third seed that was 9-16 from behind the opponent.

Simon left behind eight points, 9-18, when the blow Saensomboonsuk otherwise enter. Simon had time to protest because they feel Saensomboonsuk racquet over the net already, but the referee said no.

Simon mempertipis position to be 11-18, but managed to increase the numbers again Saensomboonsuk through a hard smash. The position changed again to 11-19.

Saensomboonsuk then get a set of points with positions 11-20, and finally closed the second set with the score 11-21 after a shot from the front of the net could not be returned Simon.

Simon behind 1-3 early in the third set. Punch and then hit the net, making the third seed in the men's singles is lagging 1-4 of Saensomboonsuk.

Slowly but surely, Simon chase. He then managed an equalizer for a 4-4 after beating Saensomboonsuk on the net. Simon back ahead 5-4 after the smash success of his reply, but it actually Saensomboonsuk counterstroke on the net.

Scores then could become a powerful sma 5-5, then 6-6, until finally the hard smash Simon fails restored to perfection by Saensomboonsuk. Simon winning 7-6.

Simon was leading 8-6, before Saensomboonsuk again get two extra points. Smash the rigors of failure returned by Simon. Be equally strong score 8-8.

In such circumstances, Saensomboonsuk even make mistakes twice. Twice a shot on net. Significantly, as Simon led 10-8. Scores then changed again into 11-8 when blows are released as far back in by the umpire Simon stated.

12-9 lead when Simon smashes her into the middle of the field area Saensomboonsuk. However, Saensomboonsuk also get added numbers afterwards when Simon blow out.

Score then becomes equally strong 12-12 after beating Simon back out. Saensomboonsuk then winning 12-13 after beating Simon on the net.

Simon then equalized to 13-13, but Saensomboonsuk returned to lead one point after a blow out again Simon.

The situation turned around again. Simon made it out of the pressure and turns the lead 17-14. But, again the position to be equally strong. Saensomboonsuk caught up. When Simon's smash blow out the score changed to 17-17 equally strong.

Simon get a match point when his hard shot at the net could not dikembalukan Saensomboonsuk. 20-18. Saensomboonsuk then closer position to be 20-19.

Victory Simon then determined Saensomboonsuk own fault. As a result of a blow back too excited Simon, victory over Thailand's smash hit the net instead.

Simon won 21-19 and are entitled to get a gold medal.

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Tontowi-Lilyana Natsir won Mixed Doubles Gold

TRIBUNNEWS.COM, JAKARTA - Ahmad-Lilyana Natsir Tontowi add gold treasury contingent Indonesia, after defeating the Thai pair, Sudket Prapakamol-Saralee Thoungthongkam in the SEA Games XXVI badminton final at Senayan, Jakarta, Saturday (11/19/2011).

Tontowi-Lilyana easily won two straight games, each with a score of 21-7 and 21-13.

In the middle of the first game, Indonesian mixed doubles partner is able to lead with the number 11-4. Attacks launched Tontowi-Lilyana Thai spouse can not be dammed.

After a short break, Tontowi-Lilyana go back to collect points. Do not want tersalip, smash after smash was thrown Indonesia's partner, so make oversized opponent. The first game was terminated Tontowi-Lilyana to score a landslide 21-7.

In the second game, although the first point was missed, but with easy-Lilyana Tontowi able to equalize the score and overtake his opponent.

Indonesia's mixed doubles number after the mid-shot acquisition of the second game. Without mercy, they showered the couple with Thailand's hard smash.

Tontowi-Lilyana finally able to donate gold to Indonesia after overthrowing his opponent in the second game by a score of 21-13.

Ity while the bronze medal for the mixed doubles pair was obtained Thailand, Songphon Anugritayawon-Kunchala Vorvichitchaikul and partner of Indonesia, Muhammad Rijal and Debby Susanto.

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Firdasari failed to win the gold medal in the women's singles

VIVAnews - Vice Indonesia in the number of badminton women's singles, Adriyanti Firdasari, failed to snatch the gold medal at the SEA Games XXVI. Saturday, November 19, 2011, Firdasari defeated Singapore's women's singles, Fu Mingtian through the rubber match game, 21-14, 12-21 and 20-22, in Senayan, Jakarta.

Seen from the world rankings, Mingtian superior with rank 26, while Firdasari is ranked 39. However, Firdasari appear so confident after beating top seed from Thailand, Porntip Buranaprasertsuk in the semi-final match yesterday.

Coming from behind the three points early in the first game, Firdasari able to rise and successfully turn things around with a 11-6 advantage, because the return on the net concerning Mingtian.

Firdasari performance had declined while leading 20-13. However, he finally closed the first game with a 21-14 advantage, after the smash which landed smoothly on the ground Mingtian.

At the beginning of the second game, Firdasari back behind four points. Unfortunately, not able to offset Firdasari Mingtian game, far superior 11-5 after grabbing the ball at the net liability Firdasari.

Mistakes are often made Firdasari and let Mingtian gain points to continue to lead, 15-8. Mingtian also wrap the victory in the second game with a coherency far enough points, 21-12, after the return of Firdasari fell lop off the field.

Fierce battle occurred at the beginning of the third game. Both are pursuing the acquisition of numbers and several times served a long rally, before finally winning 11-9 thanks to smash Firdasari who are unable to be returned Mingtian.

Mingtian slowly began to catch up and successfully equalized 16-16. Going back a long rally and Firdasari was superior, 20-19, before imposing Mingtian duece, 20-20.

Until finally, Mingtian could reap two points at once in order to win the rubber game, 22-20, after the ball fell in the field of return Firdasari own. Firdasari looked upset and immediately throwing his racket, because failing to present the gold medal for Indonesia.

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Ahsan-Bona Seize Gold Kido-Hendra

Vivanews - Couple of badminton men's doubles, Mohammad Ahsan / Bona Septano managed to add the gold medal for Indonesia at SEA Games XXVI. Saturday, November 19, 2011, this first seeded pair beat his senior partner, Markis Kido / Hendra Setiawan.

As I predicted, the struggle for gold in men's doubles will be intense. The fight has been presented since the beginning of exciting first game, where Ahsan and Bona is only a narrow win 11-10 after smash Kido caught in the net.


Increasingly stringent acquisition points and positions 19-19 draw, because Ahsan failed to return the ball. Not easy for Ahsan and Bona to secure this first game, 25-23, because it must pass four times a duece that ended with a hard smash Ahsan who fell in the field opposite.

Ahsan and Bona direct shot at the beginning of the second game and far enough ahead, 11-6, after failing to reach the ball return Kido Bona. Ahsan and Bona swift attacks undermine the defense Kido and Hendra.

The fight was over, after the ball stopped on the net return of Hendra and won a convincing victory Ahsan and Bona, 21-10. Thus, men's doubles badminton gold medal SEA Games XXVI belonged to the couple Ahsan and Bona.

This is the first gold medal at the SEA Games performances for Ahsan and Bona, who won a bronze medal at the SEA Games in Laos  in 2009. Nicks is once again breaking hat trick Kido and Hendra, who successfully bought three gold medals at the previous SEA Games.

Interesting note, Bona succeeded in realizing its ambitions won the gold medal of Kido, which is nothing other than his own brother. After the game, both are seen hugging each other, while Ahsan immediately visited his family in the stands. (adi)

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Anneke and Nitya Reach Women Doubles Gold

Anneke Feinya Agustine dan Nitya Krishinda Maheswari (VIVAnews/Fernando Randy)

VIVnews - All Indonesian badminton women's doubles final 2011 SEA Games was won by the pair Feinya Anneke Agustine and Nitya Maheswari Krishinda. Saturday, November 19, 2011, fourth-seeded pair in the 26th SEA Games is to subvert his senior, Vita Marissa and Nadya Melati, in Senayan, Jakarta.

Indeed, Nadya and Vita is the second seeded pair in the SEA Games this time. However, Anneke and Nitya more confident because armed with a victory over top seed from Thailand, Duanganong Aroonkesorn / Kunchala Voravichitchaikul, in the semi-final match yesterday.

Before the break the first game, the pair Nadya and Vita had the lead far enough, 11-6, after the smash Nadya could not reach Anneke. But after that, Anneke and Nitya tried to storm the attack and the successful pursuit of nicks points to 14-16.

Increasingly fierce game and the scoring to be equally strong, 19-19, after the service Vita out of the field. Anneke and Nitya finally secured the first game, 21-19, Vita stopped because of return on the net.

Mistakes are often made in the early Vita Nadya and the second game, made Anneke and Nitya superior returns Vita 11-6 after falling off the field. Nadya attack and Vita coming to fruition and slowly followed, 14-16.

However, Nadya resistance and subsequent Vita dammed Anneke and Nitya. Until finally, re-captured the second game Anneke and Nitya with the victory 21-17, after the return of Vita ball out of the field.

Practical, Anneke and Nitya official offer yet another gold medal for the contingent of Red and White. This is the first gold medal in the performing Nitya Anneke and SEA Games.

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Markis Kido / Hendra Setiawan deliver Indonesian Men's Team Win Gold Medal

After yesterday's Indonesian women badminton team only grabbed silver medal, now turn the Indonesian men team won the gold medal. Markis Kido / Hendra Setiawan ensure the gold medal after defeating doubles pair Malaysia Mak Hee Chun / Ong Soon Hock 21-10 21-14.

Previously the course of the doubles, the first superior Indonesia 1-0 over Malaysia after Simon Santoso, who is believed to be the first single in place of the first single bulldoze Taufik Hidayat defeate Daren Liew 22-20 21-12.

Malaysia had equalized 1-1 through their first doubles pair Lhim Kim Wah / Goh Wei Shem through thrilling matches and rubber sets 21-18 15-21 25-23. 

Tommy Sugiarto, Icuk Sugiarto’s son of former badminton in Indonesia made a resounding 2-1 victory after the men's singles players frustrate the future of Malaysia Mohammad Arif 21-13 21-17.

At the party into a party of four which was overrun by the living dead men's doubles players seniors Indonesia Markis Kido / Hendra Setiawan.

The course of this fourth party seems to be a struggle antiklimak son team teams Malaysia, where the three parties before displaying perseverance and hard struggle of the Malaysian team. But the Malaysian men's doubles pair is simply too easy to defeat with where the game lasted only two sets.

The results obtained Indonesia team this time it appears it has been previously predicted to win the gold medal, given the players a very good material and relies on players - senior players who are poor across the various international tournament, as former world champion Taufik Hidayat in 2005, Simon Santoso, and senior doubles Markis Kido / Hendra Setiawan. While Malaysia lowers the material in which young players that they achieved sufficient results show a positive regeneration and courage worthy of  thumbs up about his young players. 

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Indonesian women badminton team failed, Thailand grab the Gold medal

Indonesian women badminton team failed to win gold medals after the team defeated Thailand's daughter with a score of 3-1 in the final match at Senayan Jakarta, on Monday evening, 14 November 2011. Indonesia vowed to take revenge on the women's singles number.

"For the girls team target is between gold and silver. But God ngasihnya silver yes we're grateful for that. We.'ve Tried as much as possible and children are struggling most," said Indonesian Badminton Manager for the SEA Games XXVI, Maria Francisca, after the game.

Team Princess Mary said Indonesia would avenge their defeat in the number of women's singles and women's doubles. He was also optimistic, can contribute through a number of gold son teams in the final against Malaysia, tomorrow. "Final opponent tomorrow son of Malaysia, we are sure to win," he said.

Indonesia defeat daughter team has seen since the first game between Porntip Buranaprasertsuk against Linda Wenifanetri. Although time Porntip forced to play three games, but Linda was unable to conquer the victory over Thailand. Porntip Thailand opened the scoring with a value of 17-21, 21-11, 21-16.

Daughter team of Indonesia which lowered the women's doubles pair Feinya Anneke Agustine / Nitya Maheswari Krisinda in women's doubles second match against Thailand Duanganong Aroonkesorn / Kunchala Voraavichitchaaekul managed to score a 1-1. Agustine / Krisinda subdue Duanganong / Kunchala with a score of 22-20, 21-9.

But Tim Thai Princess back ahead in the third game through Ratchanok Intanon in women's singles number. Rachanok which fell against Firdasari Adrianti managed to close the third game to win Thailand with a value of 21-12, 19-21, 21-19.

Putri Indonesia disastrous for the team occurred during the 4th game between the women's doubles Indonesia Vita Marissa / Lilyana women's doubles against Thailand Savitree Amitrapi / Saralee Thoungthongkam. Match this determination tight and tense. Both partners salip-overtaking each other in value. But eventually Vita / Lilyana be subject of Savitree / Saralee with values ​​21-19, 16-21, 22-24.

With this victory Thailand score to 3-1 of 4 games. They won the gold medal, while Indonesia only daughter team won the silver medal. The team captured the bronze medal Princess Princess Team Malaysia and Singapore.