June 9, 2005
Europe to play Asia in new badminton event
The European Badminton Union is delighted to announce
its involvement in a new badminton event called the MVP
Cup. The event will be a team competition between Europe
and Asia, and will take place in Manila, from 12 - 14
July 2005. read
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July 13, 2005
Europe vs Asia - Day 1
Even behind 3-0 after the opening night the spirit on
the European Team is high. We are confident that we can
get back into the game and our hopes are set for 2 win's
tonight. read
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July 14, 2005
Europe vs Asia - Day 2
On the second day of the 2005 MVP Cup the European shuttlers
struck back. The players had hoped for 2 win's out if
3 possibilities and this is exactly what was achieved.
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July
15, 2005
Europe vs Asia - day 3
China's Chen Hong was denied a third Men's
On the third day of the MVP Cup the Asian Team clinched the title as the strongest badminton continent. It was however Europe that went up 5-7 on the night after a close win from Gail Emms and Nathan Robertson against the home darlings Kennie and Kennevic Ascuncion. In the end the Asian singles proved to big a mouthful and good fights from Yao Yie and Anders Boesen could not prevent the Asian Team to decide the match 11-7 in their favour. read
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June 2005
SMART MVP Cup showcases Asia vs. Europe in badminton
China's Chen Hong was denied a third Men's
Philippine telecommunications giant Smart Communications, in cooperation with its parent company, Philippine
Long Distance Telephone Company (PLDT), today launched a major international sport event, the MVP Cup, Asia vs.
Europe: the Manuel V. Pangilinan Badminton Championships, to be held at the Philsports Arena in Pasig City from
July 12 to14, 2005.
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June 2005
MVP Cup offers a total of US$80,000 in prize money
The MVP Cup offers a total of US$80,000 in prize money, with the top
team being awarded the largest prize in badminton, US$50,000. The losing team will receive US$30,000.
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