1949 Singapore Open
The 1949 Singapore Open, also known as the 1949 Singapore Badminton Championships, took place from 25 September – 17 December 1949 at the Clerical Union Hall in Balestier, Singapore. The ties were played over a few months with the first round ties being played on the 25 of September[1] and last few matches (the men's singles and women's doubles finals) were played on the 17th of December.[2][3][4][5]
Tournament details | |||
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Dates | 25 September – 17 December 1949 | ||
Venue | Clerical Union Hall | ||
Location | Balestier, Singapore | ||
Champions | |||
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The championships were open to all-comers and not just Singapore residents.[6]
Final results
Category | Winners | Runners-up | Score |
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Men's singles | ![]() |
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15–3, 15–4 |
Women's singles | ![]() |
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11–7, 11–0 |
Men's doubles | ![]() |
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15–8, 15–4 |
Women's doubles | ![]() |
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15–8, 15–8 |
Mixed doubles | ![]() |
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15–3, 15–6 |
References
- "Shuttle C'ships on Sunday". Malaya Tribune. 20 September 1949.
- "Peng Soon Makes Badminton History". Sunday Tribune (Singapore). 18 December 1949.
- "Peng Soon, Peng Hooi Retain Title". The Straits Times. 14 December 1949.
- "Mayflower B.P. Beat Eclipse". The Straits Times. 12 December 1949.
- "Miss Heng Regains Title". The Straits Times. 28 November 1949.
- "S.B.A. Championships Open to All-comers". Malaya Tribune. 11 September 1949.
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