1978 WBF World Invitational Championships
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Dates | 23 – 27 February |
Location | Hong Kong |
The 1978 WBF World Invitational Badminton Championships sanctioned by former governing body World Badminton Federation (WBF) took place in the month of February in Hong Kong.[1] This invitational tournament was held prior to the first official WBF World Championships which was held in Bangkok later in that year. The individual competitions were conducted.[2] At the end of day, China won all the disciplines except Mixed doubles which was won by host Hong Kong.[3][4]
Medalists[edit]
Discipline | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
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Men's singles | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
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Women's singles | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
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Men's doubles | ![]() ![]() | ![]() ![]() | ![]() ![]() |
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Women's doubles | ![]() ![]() | ![]() ![]() | ![]() ![]() |
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Mixed doubles | ![]() ![]() | ![]() ![]() | ![]() ![]() |
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Semifinal results[edit]
Discipline | Winner | Runner-up | Score |
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Men's singles | ![]() | ![]() | 15–13, 15–3 |
![]() | ![]() | 15–11 retired | |
Women's singles | ![]() | ![]() | 11–6, 11–6 |
![]() | ![]() | 11–2, 11–2 | |
Men's doubles | ![]() ![]() | ![]() ![]() | 15–6, 15–4 |
![]() ![]() | ![]() ![]() | 15–6, 15–7 | |
Women's doubles | ![]() ![]() | ![]() ![]() | 15–3, 15–5 |
![]() ![]() | ![]() ![]() | 17–14, 15–6 | |
Mixed doubles | ![]() ![]() | ![]() ![]() | Walkover |
![]() ![]() | ![]() ![]() | 15–10, 15–12 |
Final results[edit]
Discipline | Winner | Finalist | Score |
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Men's singles | ![]() | ![]() | 18–13, 15–8 |
Women's singles | ![]() | ![]() | 10–12, 11–8, 11–2 |
Men's doubles | ![]() ![]() | ![]() ![]() | 15–7, 15–1 |
Women's doubles | ![]() ![]() | ![]() ![]() | 15–5, 15–7 |
Mixed doubles | ![]() ![]() | ![]() ![]() | 18–15, 15–11 |
References[edit]
- ^ "Chinese stars outclass rivals". The Straits Times. 23 February 1978. p. 29.
- ^ "Syed in third round". The Straits Times. 24 February 1978. p. 31.
- ^ "19 defy IBF and form New body". The Straits Times. 27 February 1978. p. 30.
- ^ "China dominate World tourney". The Straits Times. 28 February 1978. p. 24.