The players have all arrived; the North Shore Events Centre is set-up and looks fantastic; we are all set for a week of world class badminton
It has been good to see so many familar faces genuinely pleased to be returning to New Zealand. Yesterday while driving Zhou Mi to the North Shore from the aiprot she made the comment about how blue our sky was and how she had not seen that for such a long time. Players who have previously visited New Zealand are all pleased that the tournament is being played in November as the weather is warmer rather than the usual July when the temperatures are too cool for many of our visitors.
The players have all given the thumbs up to the venue; there is plenty of space, the lighting is bright and there is the capability to get a big crowd to support the players
Play starts Tuesday at 6pm
Last Modified on 10/11/2008 20:53