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 17 December.[2][3][4][5]
| Tournament details | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dates | 25 September 1949– 17 December 1949 | ||
| Edition | 16th | ||
| Venue | Clerical Union Hall | ||
| Location | Balestier, Singapore | ||
| Champions | |||
| Men's singles |  Wong Peng Soon | ||
| Women's singles | Helen Heng | ||
| Men's doubles | Teoh Peng Hooi Wong Peng Soon | ||
| Women's doubles | Helen Heng Mary Sim | ||
| Mixed doubles | Wong Peng Soon Waileen Wong | ||
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The championships were open to all-comers and not just Singapore residents.[6]
Final results
edit| Category | Winners | Runners-up | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men's singles | Wong Peng Soon
|
Loong Pan Yap
|
15–3, 15–4 |
| Women's singles | Helen Heng
|
Ong Heng Kwee
|
11–7, 11–0 |
| Men's doubles | Teoh Peng Hooi & Wong Peng Soon
|
Sng Haw Pah & Quek Keng Chuan
|
15–8, 15–4 |
| Women's doubles | Helen Heng & Mary Sim
|
Ong Heng Kwee & Alice Pennefather
|
15–8, 15–8 |
| Mixed doubles | Wong Peng Soon & Waileen Wong
|
Quek Keng Chuan & Ong Heng Kwee
|
15–3, 15–6 |
References
edit- ^ "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.