World Class Players Gathered at the Welcome Dinner before the Tournament
YONEX-SUNRISE Hong Kong Open Badminton Championships started on Tuesday. All top players have arrived in Hong Kong for this annual badminton event. Before the competition, players attended the welcome dinner with a local entertainer’s performance and a gourmet buffet.
meeting was held on the same day. Thai umpire Nahathai Sornprachum addressed the important notes to the managers and players; and conducted a draw to replace the withdrawals. Hong Kong’s Women Single player Leung Yuet Yee, Men’s Doubles duo Ho Wai Lun/Yeung Ming Nok, Yeung Shing Choi/Li Kuen Hon and Mixed Doubles pair Chang Tak Ching/Ng Wing Yung, Li Kuen Hon/ Leung Sze Lok were the reserve players.
Dr. TONG Yun Kai, President of The Hong Kong Badminton Association gave his speech at the welcome dinner held at the tournament’s official hotel. He expressed his gratitude to the sponsors and athletes and made a toast to the success of the event. Besides gourmet food, Zeekers Danz Production, a professional dance studio & entertainment production company in Hong Kong, has 2 dance shows during the dinner.
Qualifying round of YONEX-SUNRISE Hong Kong Open Badminton Championships started on Tuesday at the Hong Kong Coliseum in Hung Hom. Tickets for Finals have been sold out, while other days are available at URBTIX.