The Twin Tower vs. Great Wall of China

finally, tonight the clash between tigers and dragons. Malaysia vs China. this is going to be big. this is going to be huge and this one is going to be so nerve wrecking. it's not even final yet and we are going to meet the Chinese in the semis which i have to admit the chances of winning is very very small.

if we look in the Thomas Cup record, for the past 20 years, China has won the Thomas Cup 4 times that is in 1990 where we lost in the finals against them, then in 2004, 2006 and 2008. 3 years in a row. i wonder if they can make it to 4th. as you all know we won the Thomas Cup in 1992 that was against Indonesia. and from 1994 to 2002, the Indonesia has it. but anyways, lets focus on Malaysia and China.

what i'm trying to say is that, by looking back at the history, it does shows that China is a very tough and respectable opponent. not to mention that they also have a very high class players and i'm not saying that Malaysia don't. when i say high class, i'm talking physically and mentally fit as well as they are very consistent players. if you look Malaysian players, most of them are very talented and skillful but mentally not mature yet. compare to Chinese players, fame has never got into their heads. even when they won anything and gain respect and fame in their country, they are always humble and keep playing at their best. but that is not the case for Malaysian players. don't believe me? look what happen to Roslin Hashim? Hafiz Hashim? Koo Kien Kiat and Tan Boon Heong? hardly or should i say ever won their games anymore. that doesn't happen to the Chinese players though. not Lin Dan. not Bao Chun Li. not Fu Hai Feng and Cai Yun. they keep on winning and winning and won. for them it's all about them playing the game. to gain respect and fear from other players. to carve their names in the world of badminton as themselves. that is what more important.

im not here to bash Malaysian players. honestly, i am a huge supporter for Malaysian team. all i'm trying to say is that for the players to play their hardest and all out in the semis. don't let anything distract you from playing to your fullest attention. fame and money shouldn't be your drive to win the game but to unlock your fullest potential in badminton, put your name in world's badminton and gain the respect from your colleagues as a great player are what more important. trust me, if you can beat China, then nothing is impossible.

i wish all the best to the Malaysian players playing against China.  whatever happens, you will have my support. except if you show me that you didn't take the game seriously and only play half heartedly. then i will all out bash you so bad, that newspapers and tv stations show my blog in their news.

anyways, GOOD LUCK MALAYSIA! MALAYSIA BOLEH!

p/s: tittle is courtesy from Asha Noor. (took her words from her FB wall. i thought that is very interesting)