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Gill Clark aka Oma Gill

@OmaGillClark

2 years

With all 4 MD SFs from 🇮🇩 at the #SingaporeOpen2022 it’s the first time EVER in the history of the SS/WT that all 4 MD SFs are from the same nation. Happened in all other disciplines but never before in MD. That’s the first time in the 227th SS/WT tournament. #GillsFunFact

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@OmaGillClark

2 years

I am deeply shocked and saddened by this tragic news. I remember watching him at the 2022 Thomas Cup in Bangkok and being impressed by his obvious talent. My thoughts are with Syabda Perkasa Belawa’s family and the entire Indonesian badminton community.

BADMINTON INDONESIA

@INABadminton

2 years

Innalillahi wa inna ilaihi roji'un. Keluarga besar PP PBSI mengucapkan belasungkawa yang sedalam-dalamnya atas berpulangnya salah satu atlet muda Indonesia, Syabda Perkasa Belawa (21 tahun) dalam kecelakaan di tol Pemalang (Jawa Tengah), Senin (20/3) dini hari.

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@OmaGillClark

2 years

Hello badminton fans. I have finally taken the plunge and joined the modern world by setting up a Twitter account. Looking forward to another week in Bangkok and commentating on the #ThailandOpen2022 . 📷:Badminton Photo

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@OmaGillClark

5 months

There is always a natural changing of the guard as athletes announce their retirement to coincide with the Olympiad cycle. However, with the announcement from @kevinsanjaya that he is ending his playing career, I can’t help but feel huge sadness that we will never again witness

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@OmaGillClark

2 years

In reaching his 4th #AllEngland MD final in his 18th appearance at the event, 38yr old Hendra Setiawan @hendra_HS has now reached at least 1 international tournament MD final every year for 22 consecutive years dating back to 2002. What an extraordinary record! #GillsFunFact

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@OmaGillClark

1 year

Another piece of history was made today when, for the first time, a child of a #SEAGames 🥇 Gold medallist also won Gold 🥇 at this badminton event. Congratulations to Rehan Naufal Kusharjanto on his MxD Gold 🥇 with Lisa Ayu Kusumawati, thereby emulating his father Tri

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@OmaGillClark

2 years

6 years ago today, on Indonesia Independence Day, Tontowi Ahmad & Liliyana Natsir @LN_909 won Olympic Gold. Happy 6th anniversary to you both. And to all my Indonesian friends & fans, Happy Independence Day, Selamat Hari Kemerdekaan. 📷 @badmintonphoto

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@OmaGillClark

2 years

Induction into the Hall of Fame for @Liliyananatsir_ 2 Olympic finals – 1 Gold 5 World Champ finals – 4 Gold - 7 medals 6 All England finals – 3 titles 88 career finals – 51 titles Not just results, her style and conduct on court confirm her as one of the GOAT. #GillsFunFact

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@OmaGillClark

2 years

Thank you to my 2 travel companions for inviting me to join them in their car to the stadium on semi-finals day at the #SingaporeOpen2022 . Well done Leo @rollycarnando , hope the back is ok. And Ahsan, I hope your calf muscle injury recovers soon. Enjoy some rest & recovery time.

Count from Twelve

@countfromtwelve

2 years

Oma Gill, Babah Ahsan, and Leo shared a same car! 🤩🚗 📷: IGS/rollycarnando

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@OmaGillClark

2 months

In celebration of Indonesia Independence Day, a reflection of their Olympic success. ⏺️ #Paris2024 saw the first Gold medals for athletes in sports other than badminton. Congratulations to Veddriq Leonardo🥇in men’s speed climbing (extraordinary athletic talent, I still can’t

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@OmaGillClark

2 years

Something very rare has happened in the MS at the #IndonesiaMasters2022 . The 8 QFs are from 8 different nations. Only the 3rd time it’s happened in MS at a Superseries or WT event, i.e., only 3rd time in 223 tournaments. Other occasions – 2010 Den SS, 2018 MAS 750. #GillsFunFact

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@OmaGillClark

2 years

Who else remembers the 2014 #IndonesiaOpen when @GreysPolii and Kevin S Sukamuljo came through the MxD qualifying before beating the then reigning Olympic Champions Zhang Nan/Zhao Yunlei in the first round? First time I ever saw Sukamuljo play. Unforgettable! #GillsFunFact

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@OmaGillClark

2 years

Thank you so much.

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@OmaGillClark

2 years

Equal most (6) WC medals in MD 3🥇, 2🥈, 1🥉 One of only 2 players to contest 5 WC MD finals. Only MD player to medal in WC w/3 different partners. One of only 6 MD players to have a full set of WC medals. 50 career finals, 27 titles. Happy birthday #MohammadAhsan #GillsFunFact

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@OmaGillClark

2 years

Strange to see the #IndonesiaOpen WD draw without @GreysPolii after 20 consecutive appearances at her home event, her first aged just 13. Two finals in WD, 2015 w/Nitya Krishinda Maheswari & 2021 w/Apriyani Rahayu. Happy retirement Greysia. #GillsFunFact 📷 @badmintonphoto_

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@OmaGillClark

2 years

Not only are Ahsan/Setiawan in their 4th WC final today, & never beaten as a PAIR at the #BWFWorldChamps , but Ahsan is also contesting his 50th career final today, & Setiawan his 75th. The perennial record breakers are setting new standards! #GillsFunFact 📷 @badmintonphoto_

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@OmaGillClark

6 months

I got my wish. What a delight and privilege to have commentated on @momota_kento one last time in #Chengdu . And what a way to finish his international career – undefeated in his 3 matches in Japan’s #ThomasCup2024 campaign. A total of 21 Thomas Cup matches in his career, with a

Gill Clark aka Oma Gill

@OmaGillClark

6 months

I’m sure I wasn’t the only one hoping against hope that @momota_kento would be able to recover from that horrific car accident in Malaysia 4 years ago, to physically regain the form and mentally to rediscover the belief to once again return to his very best. But following the

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@OmaGillClark

2 years

What a great 2 weeks at the 2 events in Indonesia. It was wonderful to once again experience the incredible atmosphere of Istora Senayan. Thank you to the organisers, sponsors, volunteers & fans who always make these events in Indonesia so special. Terima kasih Indonesia!

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@OmaGillClark

2 years

Daddies play tomorrow. 3x🥇 Ahsan/Setiawan have NEVER lost a match in the WC as a PAIR. W-L 15-0. Individually: - Ahsan played 5 WC – 5 medals w/3 different partners. 3x🥇 1x🥈 1x🥉 Setiawan played 6 WC – 5 medals w/2 different partners. 4x🥇 1x🥉 Amazing records! #GillsFunFact

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@OmaGillClark

1 year

Look who I bumped into yesterday at Istora Senayan! Debby Susanto @Debbysusanto89 who until her retirement in early 2018 was one of the best mixed doubles players in the world with Praveen Jordan. 2016 #AllEngland MxD champions. 2014 #AsianGames Bronze 🥉. 3 consecutive world

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@OmaGillClark

2 years

For those who have been asking for a picture of me on top of the podium. #GillsFunFact . There was no podium in my day! We were presented with our medals courtside. Sorry, couldn’t find a picture from 1982, but this was after winning the 1986 #IndonesiaOpen MxD w/Steen Fladberg.

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@OmaGillClark

2 years

Sukamuljo is today trying to reach a 6th CONSECUTIVE final at the #IndonesiaMasters (2016 W w/Arya Pankaryanira). It would be a new record for consecutive MD finals at the same tournament (since SS & WT). Lee Yong Dae, 5 consecutive finals at Korea Open 2009-13. #GillsFunFact

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@OmaGillClark

2 years

Another first on finals day at the #MalaysiaOpen2022 when #Rahayu & #Ramadhanti became the first pair from Indonesia to win the WD at the #MalaysiaOpen in the "Open" era. 3 finals in their first 4 tournaments as a pair is a remarkable start to the partnership. #GillsFunFact

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Gill Clark aka Oma Gill

@OmaGillClark

2 years

Getting ready to travel to Jakarta. Evokes special memories having played in 12 consecutive Indonesia Opens. Can’t believe it was 40 years ago when I won the WD at the FIRST ever #IndonesiaOpen in 1982. Looking forward to the special atmosphere of the iconic Istora Senayan.

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Gill Clark aka Oma Gill

@OmaGillClark

1 year

Unfortunately I won’t be in Suzhou as sadly my dear elderly Mother is unwell and currently in hospital. It’s the first Sudirman Cup I’ve missed after being at all 17 previous, dating back to the very first in Jakarta in 1989. Whilst I’m sorry I’m not in China, I hope you

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@OmaGillClark

1 year

Siblings Chico Aura Dwi Wardoyo (🥇or🥈) and Ester Nurumi Tri Wardoyo (🥉) both win singles medals at the #SEAGames2023 . Brothers Hendra Wijaya & Hendri Saputra won 🥈 in the MD in 2007 and their sister Shinta Mulia Sari won 🥈 in WD in 2009 w/Yao Lei. Boonsak Ponsana won 🥉 in

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@OmaGillClark

2 years

Had a very special visitor to our commentary position during the #BWFWorldChamps2022 in Tokyo. The most prolific Men’s Singles winner in Superseries & World Tour history. Lovely to see you @LeeChongWei and great to see you looking so well.

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Gill Clark aka Oma Gill

@OmaGillClark

1 year

Oh no! Another hugely talented young player struck down with what appeared to be a serious injury. So sad when @c_adinata16 had just made a major breakthrough by winning Gold🥇 at the SEA Games a couple of weeks ago. Remember, champions are defined by their character, and the way

Badminton Talk

@BadmintonTalk

1 year

Get well soon @c_adinata16 ! Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

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@OmaGillClark

2 years

Gideon/Sukamuljo may no longer be WR1, but they’ve won more WT titles than the other 4 pairs in the current top 5 rankings COMBINED! (WT titles) 1. Hoki/Kobayashi (5) 2.Gideon/Sukamuljo (19) 3.Lee/Wang (6) 4.Ahsan/Setiawan (4) 5.Chia/Soh (0) #GillsFunFact 📷 @badmintonphoto_

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@OmaGillClark

4 months

With @hendra_HS and Mohammad Ahsan reaching the final of the #AustraliaOpen2024 it means that Hendra Setiawan has now contested at least one international tournament men’s doubles (MD) final EVERY year for 23 CONSECUTIVE years. His first was the final of the 2002 Singapore

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@OmaGillClark

2 months

Sport, at times, can be so cruel. The former champion @CarolinaMarin looked to be cruising towards a second Olympic final when tragedy struck. Another knee injury after TWO previous ACL surgeries – one on each knee. It’s the third such knee injury that has occurred in the Olympic

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@OmaGillClark

1 year

It was an absolute pleasure talking to you too, Sir. Gregoria @geugouia has played extremely well this week at the #JapanOpen2023 and she is improving all the time. I look forward to following her career in the years to come. What a lovely picture of Gregoria and myself on the

Desra Percaya, PhD

@desrapercaya09

1 year

Tetap semangat ya ananda @geugouia Terima kasih sudah mengenalkan sy dgn Oma Gill. It was really a pleasure talking to The Legend @OmaGillClark #rintiskemajuan #indonesiauntukdunia #indonesianway

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@OmaGillClark

2 months

The #OlympicGames showcase sport for what it is, a joyous, wonderful and glorious thing. But sport is also a double-edged sword. For every victory there must also be defeat. Where there’s delight for one, there’s also disappointment for another. The ecstasy and agony, the

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Gill Clark aka Oma Gill

@OmaGillClark

6 months

I’m sure I wasn’t the only one hoping against hope that @momota_kento would be able to recover from that horrific car accident in Malaysia 4 years ago, to physically regain the form and mentally to rediscover the belief to once again return to his very best. But following the

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@OmaGillClark

4 months

Words simply cannot convey just how deeply shocked and saddened I am to hear the tragic news of Zhang Zhi Jie. The incident at the #BadmintonAsiaJuniorChampionships2024 in Yogyakarta is the most distressing thing I’ve ever seen. For this to happen to such a young talented player

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@OmaGillClark

2 years

Hendra Setiawan today is playing in his 22nd consecutive #IndonesiaOpen 17 years after winning his first MD title in 2005 w/Kido. Also winner in 2013 w/Ahsan. 2 titles, 6 finals – 5 x MD PLUS the MxD final in 2010 w/Anastasia Russkikh (Rus) as qualifiers! #GillsFunFact

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@OmaGillClark

7 months

Earlier this month Marcus Fernaldi Gideon announced his retirement. He and @kevinnsanjaya Sukamuljo captivated the hearts of badminton fans from every corner of the globe with their exuberant and relentless attacking style of play. Kevin’s lightning-fast reactions, together with

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Gill Clark aka Oma Gill

@OmaGillClark

2 years

My thoughts are with the people of Indonesia and all those affected by the devastating earthquake in Cainjur town in West Java.

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@OmaGillClark

4 months

Today @hendra_HS is playing in his 24th consecutive #IndonesiaOpen , 19 years after winning his first men’s doubles (MD) title here in 2005 with the late Markis Kido. To put that into perspective, Setiawan was playing in this event BEFORE the highest seeds left in the MD draw,

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@OmaGillClark

2 years

Some of you have been asking why I wasn’t commentating at the #IndonesiaMasters2023 . Sadly, I’m only allocated 14 events a year, although I would love to do more! I missed being in Istora Senayan last week, but I very much look forward to being at the #IndonesiaOpen2023 in June.

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@OmaGillClark

2 years

First female Malaysian badminton player to:- •Medal at the Olympics •to compete in 3 Olympic Games Flag bearer at the 2020 Olympic Opening Ceremony Olympic🥈 Commonwealth Gs🥉 All England🥈 Asian Champs🥇 A tactically astute player. Happy retirement @gohliuying #GillsFunFact

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@OmaGillClark

2 years

A huge thank you to all of you who have taken the time to send such lovely messages of birthday greetings and good wishes. Thank you also to the organisers of my surprise birthday cake at the DAIHATSU YONEX #JapanOpen2022 . You’ve all contributed in making it a special day.

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@OmaGillClark

2 years

To all who have replied to this clip posted on social media, I am simply overwhelmed by your kind and generous comments and of your warm affection for me. I have read every comment & therefore I just wanted to say thank you to each & every one of you.

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@OmaGillClark

2 years

Another week, another title, another RECORD for Zheng Si Wei & Huang Ya Qiong. In winning the #MalaysiaMasters2022 they have become the first MxD pair in the history of the Superseries and now WT to win 5 consecutive events on the SS/WT Calendar. #GillsFunFact 📷 @badmintonphoto

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@OmaGillClark

2 years

My thoughts are with all those affected by this tragic incident.

Reuters

@Reuters

2 years

At least 174 people were killed and nearly 180 were injured in a crush and a riot at a soccer match in Indonesia, making it one of the world's worst stadium disasters

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@OmaGillClark

2 years

We guaranteed a new name on the MS trophy at the #SingaporeOpen2022 . We are also guaranteed a 6th different MS winner at the 6th Super 500 event this year. And guaranteed a first time WT winner in 2022 as none of the 8 MS QFs have won a title so far this year. #GillsFunFact

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@OmaGillClark

11 months

Women’s singles is already the most diverse of all 5 disciplines. There were 8 different flags next to the 8 women’s singles quarter finalists at the #KumamotoMasters2023 . But it’s even more special when a player from another country progresses from contender to champion status.

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@OmaGillClark

1 year

The defending champion Anthony Sinisuka Ginting @sinisukaanthony is trying to create a little piece of history today at the #SingaporeOpen2023 . If he wins his semi-final, he will become the first men’s singles player ever to reach 3 consecutive finals at the #SingaporeOpen .

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@OmaGillClark

2 years

FIRST time EVER at the SS/WT Finals Indonesian players are in all 5 disciplines But at the 14 previous Indonesian players have won titles (4) in just one discipline, MD & 3 of those were won by Ahsan/Setiawan Remarkably Setiawan played in the first in 2008 #GillsFunFact #WTFinals

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@OmaGillClark

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What a fantastic semi-final China 🇨🇳 vs Japan 🇯🇵 at the #SudirmanCup2023 . Sport at its brilliant best .... Ecstasy and agony. Delight and despair. Joy and sorrow. Victory and defeat. The thrill of the contest and the contrasting emotions make sport utterly compulsive viewing.

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@OmaGillClark

2 years

The last 2 WS titles at the #SpainMasters have been won by🇮🇩 @geugouia & Wardani. It’s the first time 2 different🇮🇩have won consecutive WS titles at the same tournament for 24 years since 3 different🇮🇩s won consecutive Indonesia Opens in 1997/8/9. #GillsFunFact 📷 @badmintonphoto

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@OmaGillClark

2 years

A huge thank you to everyone who has followed me. I hope you’ve been enjoying some of #GillsFunFacts . Just to let you know I’ve also now joined Instagram, @ omagillclark 📷 @badmintonphoto

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@OmaGillClark

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Not only was Ginting @sinisukaanthony the 6th different Men’s Singles winner at the 6th World Tour Super 500 tournament of the year, the 12 MS finalists at those 6 events were 12 DIFFERENT players from 9 different countries. Interesting times in the MS discipline. #GillsFunFact

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@OmaGillClark

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#IndonesiaMasters2023 was the FIRST time in the HISTORY of the SS/GPG/WT that all 6 doubles finalists were unseeded, & therefore the first time EVER all 3 doubles titles were WON by 3 UNSEEDED pairs. That’s the first time in 345 tournaments. #GillsFunFact 📷 @badmintonphoto

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@OmaGillClark

2 years

An Se Young joins the list of English speakers in post-match interviews. It’s simply not possible to adequately express just what a HUGE step this is in the promotion of our sport. I’m so immensely grateful to all players who have participated in this & so proud of their efforts.

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@OmaGillClark

1 year

I assume your stat refers to the longest match in the history of the Malaysian Masters. Because there are several examples of longer matches “in competition history”. ⏺️ 2016 Badminton Asia Championships women’s doubles semi-final which lasted 2h 41m or 161 minutes. ⏺️ The 1997

BWF

@bwfmedia

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#MalaysiaMasters2023 𝓼𝓽𝓪𝓽 𝓸𝓯 𝓽𝓱𝓮 𝓭𝓪𝔂 This is the longest match in competition history. The previous record of 1⃣1⃣1⃣ minutes was also set on the same day (Tan/Muralitharan 🆚 Fukushima/Hirota). 🤯 #BWFWorldTour

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@OmaGillClark

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“Come back stronger” personified. @PearlyTannn & #ThinaahM the first Malaysian WD pair to win a SS or = WT title for 13 years since Chin EH/Wong PT won the 2009 Indonesia SS & SS Finals. Achieved approx 8 weeks after Pearly left the court in Japan in a wheelchair. #GillsFunFact

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@OmaGillClark

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Gill’s fun fact of the Day: @KimAstrup & Rasmussen are today in their 14th consecutive QF in individual competition. Most consistent pair in MD top 10 since the last Thailand Open. All other pairs have suffered at least one 1R or 2R loss over the same period. #ThailandOpen2022

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@OmaGillClark

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What a difference a week makes! Devastation in Paris following defeat in their SF after being a game & 12/5 up in the 2nd. Delight in Saarbrücken after winning their first #WorldTour title. Devastation & delight, all part of sport. Congratulations to #RehanKusharjanto & @LisaAyuK

Badminton Talk

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After their heartbreak last week in #FrenchOpen2022 , Rehan and Lisa HAVE REDEEMED THEMSELVES by winning #HyloOpen2022 !! And they beat OLYMPIC GOLD MEDALIST Huang Dongping and former World Junior Champion Feng Yanzhe in the final!

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Olympic Champ @ViktorAxelsen today contests an 8th CONSECUTIVE (10th in total) World Tour Super 1000 final. Let’s put that into perspective. Consecutive MS Grand Slam finals in tennis @rogerfederer 10 @DjokerNole 6 @RafaelNadal 5 Amazing achievement VA! #GillsFunFact #Badminton

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@OmaGillClark

1 year

Enjoying the summer sunshine in my garden before the long flight to Singapore this evening. The white wisteria engulfing the tree looks spectacular. Very much looking forward to being back in the commentary box for both the #SingaporeOpen2023 and the #IndonesiaOpen2023 .

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@OmaGillClark

1 year

Although Chen Long hasn’t played since the Tokyo Olympic final, his retirement was only officially announced during the Sudirman Cup in Suzhou. For the record: - ⏺️ One of only 3 players to medal in the same discipline in 3 consecutive Olympic Games. ⏺️ Both the only male player

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@OmaGillClark

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Anthony Sinisuka Ginting @sinisukaanthony plays in his first ever QF at the #DenmarkOpen2023 today, on his 27th birthday. ⏺️ This is his 6th appearance at this particular tournament, and prior to this year he had never won a match in Odense, having suffered 5 previous first round

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@OmaGillClark

2 years

Four FANTASTIC finals yesterday at the #ThailandOpen2022 . Congratulations to all finalists, and thank you for giving us a day to remember. Get well soon Fajar Alfian. Already looking forward to the 2 WT events in Indonesia next month.

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@OmaGillClark

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It was simply heartbreaking to witness Tai Tzu Ying so crippled by injury while playing @RatchanokMay in the Group decider here at the #OlympicGames . But how courageous to play and give it her all, despite Tai later admitting she could barely walk coming into the Games. The way

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@OmaGillClark

2 years

Off to my 10th Commonwealth Games @birminghamcg22 . 4 Games as an athlete (12 medals including 6 Golds) & my 6th as a TV commentator. Better known as a doubles player, many forget I also played singles – 2 WS Bronze medals at the Com Gs. Happy memories. #GillsFunFact #Badminton

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@OmaGillClark

1 year

Despite winning 13 previous #WorldTour titles from 17 previous WT finals, in winning the #MalaysiaMasters2023 Akane Yamaguchi @AKAne_GUcchi66 has won her first Super 500 title while contesting her first 500 final. She therefore becomes the 4th different women’s singles player to

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@OmaGillClark

1 year

One year ago today I ventured into the world of social media and joined Twitter. Thank you to each and every one of my (almost) 49,000 followers and for showing an interest in #GillsFunFacts over this past year. I also want to say a special and heartfelt thank you to all of you

Gill Clark aka Oma Gill

@OmaGillClark

2 years

Hello badminton fans. I have finally taken the plunge and joined the modern world by setting up a Twitter account. Looking forward to another week in Bangkok and commentating on the #ThailandOpen2022 . 📷:Badminton Photo

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@OmaGillClark

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A huge thank you to everyone who helped get badminton back on the world sporting stage this year, the players, the BWF, the local organising committees, the volunteers, court officials & you the fans. Thanks for making 2022 a year to remember. Here’s to a happy and healthy 2023.

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#DenmarkOpen2022 Men’s Singles quarter-final line-up. For only a fourth time in SS/WT history all 8 MS QFs are from 8 different nations. Second time it's happened at the #DenmarkOpen . Previous:- 2010 Denmark SS 2018 Malaysia 750 2022 Indonesia Masters 500 #GillsFunFact

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@OmaGillClark

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Off to KL for the #MalaysiaOpen where I contested 5 finals, 3 in WD (w/3 different partners) & 2 in MxD. 2 titles, 1 in each discipline. Winner of the MxD in 1987. Just shows you can’t rely on Wikipedia! I have the photo to prove it was me & not Gillian Gilks! #GillsFunFact

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@OmaGillClark

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#MalaysiaOpen2022 starts tomorrow. We're guaranteed a new name on the Men’s Singles trophy. It’s the only discipline with no former champions in the draw. @LeeChongWei ’s incredible record of winning 12 MS titles from 14 finals will surely never be equalled. #GillsFunFact

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@OmaGillClark

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I had a pretty stunning view while doing research and preparing for commentary during the #SingaporeOpen2023 . But time to update my personal database of both player and tournament stats, pack up my improvised office in my hotel room, and move on to Jakarta for the

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Gill Clark aka Oma Gill

@OmaGillClark

2 years

The 1993 & 94 #AllEngland WD champs Chung So Young & Gil Young Ah both have children competing in this year’s tournament. Chung’s daughter Kim Hye Jeong is (*4) in the WD & Gil’s son Kim Won Ho is in the MD & MxD The similarities between the mothers & their children are striking.

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Gill Clark aka Oma Gill

@OmaGillClark

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Thank you so much.

SPOTV SEA

@SPOTVSEA

1 month

#BWF - Wishing a very Happy Birthday to "The Voice of Badminton," @omagillclark ! 🎉 May your special day be filled with joy, love, and unforgettable moments with your loved ones. Let's celebrate by reminiscing some of her most iconic phrases as a commentator! 🎂🏸

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@OmaGillClark

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Wishing @LeeChongWei a very happy 40th Birthday. 104 career finals, 69 titles 66 SS finals, 46 titles – more SS finals & titles than Lin Dan & Chen Long COMBINED! Won 10 different tournaments at least 3 times each. Many happy returns to the king of the Superseries. #GillsFunFact

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@OmaGillClark

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@INABadminton I am so sorry to hear this sad news. Anthony, you and your family are very much in my thoughts at this desperately sad time. My deepest condolences.

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@OmaGillClark

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For a third consecutive #SudirmanCup the 8 teams in the QF were exactly the same. And for a second consecutive edition of these World Mixed Team Championship, the 4 teams in the SF are the same 4 nations. Will Malaysia 🇲🇾 become only the 6th different country to reach the final?

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@OmaGillClark

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In winning Gold at the #EuropeanGames2023 @ViktorAxelsen has become only the second singles player (after Lin Dan) to hold the Olympic, World Championship, Continental Games and Continental Championship titles SIMULTANEOUSLY. He is only the 7th badminton player in the history of

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@OmaGillClark

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I believe this will be my 29th consecutive as a commentator. My first as a player was in 1980 & despite several knee operations due to ACL injuries, I played in 15 consecutive across all 3 disciplines. Which means this year will be my 44th consecutive #AllEngland . #GillsFunFact

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@hkvittinghus

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@OmaGillClark @YonexAllEngland How many times have you covered it as a commentator?

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@OmaGillClark

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Congratulations to Chou Tien Chen on winning his 4th Chinese-Taipei Open MS title while contesting his 6th final at his home event. Now equal with @LeeChongWei , Lin Dan & Lee Hyun Il with 9 MS titles each at either a GPG or WT300. #GillsFunFact #TaipeiOpen2022 📷 @badmintonphoto

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@OmaGillClark

2 years

First day of commentary today here at the Thailand Open. Steen doing the first 3 matches, then I start from the 4th match, 2 x former champion @RatchanokMay vs Christophersen. Hope you can join us. #ThailandOpen2022 #Badminton

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@OmaGillClark

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In celebration of my 100th Tweet & 50th Instagram post. Several months after everyone else, & only after hours of practice & many failures, the #shuttlebalancechallenge is finally achieved! …Now back to the research to find some #GillsFunFacts for the #HSBCBWFWorldTourFinals2022

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@OmaGillClark

1 year

In winning the #KoreaOpen2023 An Se Young: - ⏺️ Becomes the first badminton player (or pair across all 5 disciplines) to contest at least 5 finals at Super 1000, 750, 500 & 300 Level. ⏺️ She has NEVER lost a final at Super 500 level (5 x Winner). ⏺️ The first women’s singles

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@OmaGillClark

2 years

Of the 8 MS QF at the #MalaysiaOpen2022 only one player, @momota_kento has ever won a WT Super 750 title (he’s won 7). The only other player to contest a 750 final is Jonatan Christie (2). @ViktorAxelsen has contested 19 WT finals, but never a 750. Not yet! #GillsFunFact

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@OmaGillClark

2 years

#GillsFunFact #BWFWorldChamps2022 MxD is the only doubles discipline where no PAIR has won WC Gold after first winning Gold at the World Junior Champs. (*13) Rivaldy/Mentari (2017 WJC) are the only PAIR in the MxD draw with the opportunity of achieving this remarkable “double”.

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Gill Clark aka Oma Gill

@OmaGillClark

2 years

Getting ready to depart for the 27th #BWFWorldChamps starting next week in Tokyo. It will be my 25th consecutive WC (first 1983), 6 as a player (2x🥉) & my 19th as a commentator. Look out for #GillsFunFact in the build-up to the start of the tournament on Monday 22nd Aug 2022.

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@OmaGillClark

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#GillsFunFact for MD Final at the #ThailandOpen2022 Alfian/Ardianto are in their 3rd final in 4 consecutive tournaments played. Better current form than the World Champions Hoki/Kobayashi who reached 5 finals in their last 6 tournaments of 2021. #Badminton

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@OmaGillClark

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#GillsFunFact 2 for SF Day at #ThailandOpen2022 Both @RatchanokMay and Susi Susanti have contested 4 Thailand Open WS finals. If Ratchanok beats Tai Tzu Ying in today’s SF, she will re-write the record books by reaching a 5th WS final at this event. #BWFWorldTour

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@OmaGillClark

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Arrived in Birmingham for the 114th #AllEnglandChampionships , 125 years since the first was staged in 1899. It’s my 45th consecutive #AllEngland as either a player or a commentator. That means I’ve attended very nearly 40% of all #AllEngland Championships, and that’s not

Gill Clark aka Oma Gill

@OmaGillClark

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I believe this will be my 29th consecutive as a commentator. My first as a player was in 1980 & despite several knee operations due to ACL injuries, I played in 15 consecutive across all 3 disciplines. Which means this year will be my 44th consecutive #AllEngland . #GillsFunFact

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@OmaGillClark

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In winning the #MalaysiaOpen2022 Zheng Si Wei became the first player in Superseries/World Tour history to win 4 CONSECTIVE MxD titles at the same tournament. 2017 w/Chen QC, 3 x w/Huang YQ. Other MxD players/pairs 4 titles in one tournament, but not consecutive. #GillsFunFact

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Gill Clark aka Oma Gill

@OmaGillClark

1 year

Puttita Supajirakul has announced her retirement aged 27. For the record: - ⏺️ World Championship Bronze🥉 medallist in women’s doubles at both junior and senior level ➡️ 2013 World Junior Bronze🥉 with Narissapat Lam ➡️ 2022 World Championship Bronze🥉with Sapsiree

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@OmaGillClark

2 years

A real champion’s response to a loss. @ViktorAxelsen smiled at the moment of defeat in the #IndiaOpen2023 , despite what must have been bitter disappointment, he then congratulated his opponent both on court & on social media. Great sportsmanship. 📷 @badmintonphoto

Viktor Axelsen

@ViktorAxelsen

2 years

🥈India Open. Congrats Kunlavut! and team on the win, looking forward to our next encounter 💪🏻 Thanks for your support as always and a big thanks to coach PK for two good weeks! Viggo

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@OmaGillClark

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Not only has An Se Young become world ranked number 1, in winning the #JapanOpen2023 she has now surpassed Tai Tzu Ying as the most successful women’s singles player in the #HSBCBWFWorldTour era with 16 titles. WT (Finals)(Titles-RU) An Se Young (22)(16-6) Tai Tzu Ying

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@OmaGillClark

1 year

Earlier today @Liew_daren confirmed that he has retired as a player. In winning Bronze🥉 at the 2018 World Championships he became only the 4th different men’s singles player to medal at the event when NOT seeded. He was also unseeded when he won his only Superseries title at the

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@OmaGillClark

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For the first time EVER at the #BadmintonAsiaChampionships (the first was in 1962) the 5 titles were won by players/pairs with 5 different flags next to their names. And the first time this century, that in 3 of the 5 disciplines (MS, WS & MD) the 4 medallists also represented

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@OmaGillClark

2 years

Happy Birthday to the only 2 singles players to win 3 SS or WT titles in 3 consecutive weeks. @RatchanokMay 28 today (2016 India. Malaysia, Singapore). #AnSeYoung 21 today (2021 Indonesia Masters 750, Indonesia Open 1000 & WT Finals). #GillsFunFact 📷 @badmintonphoto

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I’m not convinced this is correct. The umpire is supposed to make note on his/her score-pad every time a shuttle is changed. If he/she forgets to input this information, then the stat on number of shuttles used (which shows on the “live score”) is compromised. It’s difficult to

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@BC_Oldhand

1 year

The Malaysia Masters 2023 WS Final (Akane Yamaguchi vs Gregoria Mariska Tunjung) must be the least expensive match ever for Yonex in the history of the HSBC BWF World Tour. 😅 The entire match (34 mins and 66 points) was played with one shuttle. Beat that, @steenschleicher 🏸

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@OmaGillClark

2 years

I agree totally, @reallohkeanyew also shows great sportsmanship and ALWAYS smiles in defeat when he congratulates his opponent. This sort of sportsmanship in our sport needs to be recognised and applauded.

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@menulisfiksi

2 years

@OmaGillClark @ViktorAxelsen @badmintonphoto Yes. I agree.... Players need to accept defeat with dignity. I also love how @reallohkeanyew accepts defeat with smile and happiness like he is just enjoying life like dancing in the tide

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@OmaGillClark

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Group C at the #SudirmanCup2023 looks like the toughest of the 4 Groups, … but it’s the only Group NOT to feature any former finalists. 🇨🇳 China ➡️ 12 x🥇 + 2 x🥈 🇰🇷 Korea ➡️ 4 x🥇 + 4 x🥈 🇮🇩 Indonesia ➡️ 1 x🥇 + 6 x🥈 🇯🇵 Japan ➡️ 3 x🥈 🇩🇰 Denmark ➡️ 2 x🥈 #GillsFunFact

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