1932 Singapore Open Explained

Dates:9 July 1932–
16 October 1932
Number Edition:4th
Venue:S.V.C Drill Hall
Location:City Hall, Singapore
Ms:E. J. Vass
Country Ms:Straits Settlements
Ws:Alice Pennefather
Country Ws:Straits Settlements
Md1:Koh Keng Siang
Country Md1:Straits Settlements
Md2:See Gim Hock
Country Md2:Straits Settlements
Previous:1931
Next:1933

The 1932 Singapore Open, also known as the 1932 Singapore Badminton Championships, took place from 9 July – 16 October 1932 at the S.V.C Drill Hall in City Hall, Singapore. The ties were played over a few months with the first round ties being played on the 9th of July[1] and the last few ties (the men's and women's singles finals) were played on the 16th of October.[2] [3] [4] There were no women's and mixed doubles competition being held due to the lack of entries.[5]

Final results

CategoryWinnersRunners-upScore
Men's singles E. J. Vass See Gim Hock6–15, 17–16, 15–12
Women's singles Alice Pennefather E. da Silva
Men's doubles Koh Keng Siang & See Gim Hock21–5, 21–9

Notes and References

  1. Web site: S.B.A. Tournaments. Week-end Ties.. Malaya Tribune. 9 July 1932.
  2. Web site: Vass Wins For A Fourth Times.. Malaya Tribune. 17 October 1932.
  3. Web site: Vass Retains Singapore Title. The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser. 19 October 1932.
  4. Web site: Badminton. The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser. 8 September 1932.
  5. Web site: Weekly Sporting Notes. The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser. 19 October 1932.