Pubz Comm Reporter: Michael Lee
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Date of Match: 24 Jan 2008
Score Summary: KE lost 1-4
Matches Played:-
Sui Fai, Michael, Josh (Singles)
Alvin and Ching Mien, Remus and Kaikai (Doubles)
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Photos by KE Photographers
The final badminton preliminary game for King Edward VII’s men’s badminton team was against Temasek Hall. Having lost to Sheares Hall in the previous game, the KE team needed to beat Temasek Hall in order to progress to the Semi-finals. However, that task was made all the more difficult when the KE team lost their captain Damian and singles player Zhi Peng to injuries before the match.
The KE badminton team fought hard against Temesek hall, but in the end were unable to snatch a victory. The manner of defeat though, was anything but embarrassing. Though Temesek Hall’s badminton team was not as strong as Sheares Hall’s team, they still managed to feature prominent NUS IVP (which stands for ITE-Varsity-Polytechnics) players in their line up.
KE lost the first singles match, but came back strongly to secure a morale boosting win in the first doubles match, with Alvin and Ching Mien rallying from a set down to beat their opponents. Unfortunately, the KE team was unable to add to their doubles victory and eventually lost the remaining matches, many of which were closely fought. Team Captain Damian said: “I’m very proud of my players and felt that they played very well today despite the loss”.
Hall president Raymond was among the supporters, and he commented during one match: “I’m impressed with our players’ determination; they really go for every ball”, to which Damian replied: “As long as the shuttle hasn’t hit the ground, there’s still a chance to return it, that’s how the KE team plays!”
While the KE team played with great spirit, they were aided immensely by the fervent KE supporters who came down to cheer on their fellow hall-mates. The KE badminton team would like to thank all the supporters for their encouragement and support during both preliminary games. Despite missing out on a place in the Semis, the KE badminton remains confident that the foundations are in place for a stronger badminton IHG challenge next year.
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