TSG 2008

10 -12 October 2008
KL, Malaysia

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Welcoming TAIWAN..and see you in TSG2009Taipei

A letter from Ivan Yap
Dear TSG Fans & Friends,

First of all, I would like to send my toast to all of you who have supported the TSG2008KL. It has been quite a tiring process throughout the planning and also operating for the Games but it was fun and a worthwhile learning experience.
The responds have been tremendous and a lot of good feedback so far (touch wood).

I would also like to express my heartfelt gratitude to all my hardworking committee and also volunteers. You guys did really put all your best in making this year TSG another memorable event.

TSG2008KL has attracted over 180 participants from Singapore, Hong Kong, Thailand, Taiwan, Philippines and not forgetting our home country; Malaysia. This has been a record breaking in the TSG history in terms of the participant numbers and also the countries. The Philippines is the latest addition to the TSG family together with Taiwan who joined us in last year.

This year has also seen more Games being contested with new addition of Tennis and re-introduction of Squash, together with the 3 tradition sports ; Badminton, Bowling, and Volleyball. Badminton became the most medals offered sports with its Competition for the Doubles Team event, Doubles Friendly Match and Singles. ***Full Results please awaits for the next separate mail***

As TSG celebrating friendship through sports, we are not forgetting the Social sector as well, which is part and parcel to the formation of TSG. This is year we are glad to have BAAN26, for have been so supportive by sponsoring our Welcoming Reception and also the Volunteer Thank You Party. We were the first batch of people to grace the re-opening of the newly renovated outlet.

Club Parties is another attraction to the participants and supporters together with the volunteers. PrinceWorldKL has endorsed a 2 nights of Party, with the theme Sporty Boyz. The Opening Night was held at Oblique on the 11th October, blasted off with the appearance of the Cheerleader group and also special appearance by our Sister from Phuket, Helena and Ong. The Recovery Party was held at Maison Club after the Gala Dinner on 12th October.

The ever waited Gala Dinner was just another event not to be given a missed. All the guests have came in white outfit to MegaView Banquet Hall of KL Tower. The opening of the night has been officiated by the PTF Chairman, Hisham. All guests were thrilled with spectacular view of the KL City view as the curtains winding up as symbols of the opening.

As the tradition continues, most of the participating countries have readied with their special performance. Lala Kroft is one of our original homegrown diva, squeezing her watermelon for the audience. The Philipines; has shown a their homemade video + dance performance. The Hong Kong also came out with fresh idea, with their nearly naked boys (man) and last but not least the eye-catching performance from our neighbourhood Thailand Divas. There were also cultural performances courtesy from the KL Tower Cultural group.

TSG has also becoming popular as we have seen 2 countries have tendered their bid to become the next host country. There were Taiwan and Singapore. Both offers are quite fresh and attractive, however, only one can be the winner. After much discussion have been made, the decision has reached with full support gone to TAIWAN!

A closing remark; I would like to express my utmost gratitude to all my fellows warriors, supporters and my beloved half for have given their fullest support in making this year TSG2008KL a GREAT SUCCESS. Also not forgetting to render my apology to those whom I have unintentionally hurt and caused uneasiness feeling.

Shall I see you guys in next year TSG.
Welcoming TAIWAN..and see you in TSG2009Taipei.

Regards;
Ivan Yap | Organising Chairperson TSG2008KL

Background of TSG

The Straits Games or popularly known as TSG started as an annual sports event between 2 community groups from Malaysia and Singapore to foster friendship and promote a healthy lifestyle in our communities. This year will be the 7th year of the TSG game.

The success of TSG has generated encouraging participation from other Asian countries; Thailand, Hong Kong, Japan, Philippines and Taiwan.

The theme for this year is ‘Soaring the Spirit of Friendship' and it will be hosted in KL Malaysia by LPG (Leadership Program for Gays)

Phuket had a team

The Phuket team did win the volleyball and

Sponsorship for the team was this year arranged jointly by Kiss Club and Connect Guesthouse who arranged sponsorship activities.

Sponsors

1. 10,000 Nestor Promotions Co., Ltd
2. 10,000 Club one seven
3. 5,000 Blue Dolphin
4. 5,000 Baan Nang Fa & Fong Kaew Mansion
5. 5,000 Arnaud
6. 5,000 Tangmo
7. 5,000 Hiranyika
8. 5,000 Boat Bar
9. 3,000 Khun Sak Phuket Gym
10. 3,000 Connect
11. 2,500 Sundowner (former James Dean Bar)
12. 2,000 Nanai Sport Bar
13. 2,000 JB Bar
14. 2,000 Stanley & Sumit
15. 2,000 Deamsey
16. 1,000 Time Bar
17. 1,000 Papa John
18. 200 Flying Handbag
    68,700 Total

Sponsorship Activities
1. 18,000 Kiss Club, 30% from sales on sponsorship party
2. 6,823 Connect Sponsor Dinner Buffet
3. 7,800 Connect sponsor dinner and team dinner
   32,623 Total

Donation Box
1. 560 at the first count
2. 4,422 at the second count on the 6 Sept
3. 186 at 3rd count
   5,168 Total
   

Total sponsorship 106,491

Expenses paid
34,137 Tickets for 9 pax by Air Asia bought on the 9th Sep.
11,379 Tickets for 3 pax by Air Asia bought on the 11th Sep.
17, 574 Air Ticket for 3 players traveling from Bangkok-HKT
28,200 Registration fee, and player fee to TSG 2008
2,400 T-Shirt for Team Uniform 12*200
5,200 Volleyball Uniform
2,540 Souvenir for Exchange
1,300 Sponsor Banner
4,400 Airport transfer in KL and HKT

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107,130 Total Expenses THB

-639 THB diffenence is covered by the team themselves.

Team

Team leader is Khun Aek from Tangmo club and administrative contact for the Phuket team is Khun Vicky from Connect.

On the web:
More info and pictures here: http://www.mylpg.net/tsg/index.htm
Face book group: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=16916506735

Contacts
TSG organisation in KL email: tsg2008kl@gmail.com
Thai team K. Aek
Thai team administration K. Vicky

Results

BADMINTON CHAMPIONSHIP - Team Doubles
Gold : Hong Kong (HKG)
Silver : Singapore (SIN)
Bronze: Malaysia (MAS)

BADMINTON FRIENDLY MATCH - Doubles
Gold : Keith Loh & Mark Thompson (SIN)
Silver : Raymond Chow & Travis Yap (SIN)
Bronze: Jacob Chin & Evan Lewis (SIN)

BADMINTON CHAMPIONSHIP - Singles
Gold : Timothy Shum Wai Ming (HKG)
Silver : Terry Ho Wai Kwong (HKG)
Bronze: Gary Lai (HKG)

BADMINTON Out-standing Player [Trophy]
1. Raymond Chua (SIN)
2. Eric Lee (SIN)

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BOWLING CHAMPIONSHIP – Trio Event
Gold : Alif Anwar, Tengku Mohamad Fauzi & Ahmad Adlyn (MAS)
Silver : Edward Low, Ken Tan & Vincent Khor (MAS)
Bronze: William Tang, Mike Ng & Jimmy Yaw (MAS)

BOWLING Out-standing Player [Trophy]
1. Edward Low (MAS)
2. Somprasong Bunluk (THA)
3. Ahmad Adlyn (MAS)

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VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONSHIP

GOLD - THAILAND
1. Samran Suwan (Ake)
2. Thanong Promkaew (M)
3. Suthin Duwiset (Ton)
4. Attapol Sondee (Mod)
5. Apinum Ketmat (Boy)
6. Somprasong Bunluk (Tai)
7. Anan Rompochee (Nan)
8. Chinnakorn Intharaphet (Teng)
9. Surasak Pinkaew (C)
10. Tassani Wadtakee (Teung)

SILVER - TAIWAN
1. Hsu, Tsung Wei (Willie)
2. Chen Kuan Jung (Held)
3. Cheng, Chi Hao (Hao)
4. Tung, Hsuan Ta (Darren)
5. Wu, Chia Lun (Brook)
6. Chung, Shih Fei (Fei)
7. Huang, Chien Chiao (Jason)

BRONZE – SINGAPORE 1
1. Marvin Chew
2. Ryan Ling
3. Andy Tan
4. Alan Law
5. Jes Chung
6. William Wong
7. Wu Shun

VOLLEYBALL Out-standing Player [Trophy]
1. Apinum Ketmat (THA)

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SQUASH FRIENDLY MATCH – Team
Gold : Team Roti Canai (MIXED)
- Johan (MAS), Anthony (MAS), Erik Musegaas (Holland)

SQUASH FRIENDLY MATCH – Individual
Gold : Sam (MAS)
Silver : Erik Musegaas (Holland)

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TENNIS FRIENDLY MATCH - Singles
Gold : Chan (MAS)
Silver : Isaac Lim (MAS)