Badminton is a very popular and a super quick sport and most Malaysians are hooked, either playing it or watching it. This year in 2010, the Thomas Cup will be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from May 9 to May 16.

badminton, Lee Chong WeiThis year, I am lucky enough to be going to KL to watch Thomas Cup and hopefully see my idol Lee Chong Wei in action, pictured on the right.  One of my friends in Malaysia managed to grab some tickets from an online website. Another expat friend I met here is also going back next month and is kind enough to offer us very cheap accommodation. That’s what friends are for. Thanks a lot mates. :-)

Countries that have qualified for the final stages are:-
Australia, China, Denmark, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Nigeria, Peru & Poland.

Group A : China, South Korea, Peru
Group B : Malaysia, Japan, Nigeria
Group C : Denmark, Germany, Poland
Group D : Indonesia, India, Australia

Each country will be represented by 3 singles and 2 doubles teams.

Firstly, in the round robin, countries in each group will play each other in that group.  2 top teams from each group will advance to the quarter finals which will be a knock-out phase from there on.

As much as I want Malaysia and Australia to win, but I think my money will be on China to win this year as they have won the last three Thomas Cups. But I could be wrong, Malaysia boleh…!!! :-)