1956 Singapore Open
Appearance
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Dates | 17 October 1956– 14 December 1956 | ||
Edition | 23rd | ||
Venue | Singapore Badminton Hall | ||
Location | Geylang, Singapore | ||
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The 1956 Singapore Open, also known as the 1956 Singapore Badminton Championships, took place from 17 October – 14 December 1956 at the Singapore Badminton Hall in Singapore. The ties were played over a few months with the first round ties being played on 17 October[1] and the finals on 14 December.[2] The women's singles final was played on 11 November[3] while the mixed doubles final was played on 14 November.[4]
Final results
[edit]Category | Winners | Runners-up | Score |
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Men's singles | ![]() |
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10–15, 15–9, 18–15 |
Women's singles | ![]() |
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1–11, 11–3, 11–7 |
Men's doubles | ![]() |
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15–2, 15–8 |
Women's doubles | ![]() |
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15–6, 16–17, 15–7 |
Mixed doubles | ![]() |
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18-16, 15-6 |
References
[edit]- ^ "SBA Championships Start Tonight". The Straits Times. 17 October 1956.
- ^ "Omar first Malay to be champion". The Straits Times. 15 December 1956.
- ^ "Nancy Takes the Women's Title". The Straits Times. 12 November 1956.
- ^ "Poh Lim's First Title". Singapore Standard. 15 November 1956.