1953 Singapore Open Explained

Dates:17 October 1953–
30 December 1953
Number Edition:20th
Venue:Clerical Union Hall
Singapore Badminton Hall
Location:Balestier and Geylang, Singapore
Ms:Ong Poh Lim
Country Ms:Colony of Singapore
Ws:Helen Heng
Country Ws:Colony of Singapore
Md1:Ismail Marjan
Country Md1:Colony of Singapore
Md2:Ong Poh Lim
Country Md2:Colony of Singapore
Wd1:Helen Heng
Country Wd1:Colony of Singapore
Wd2:Baby Low
Country Wd2:Colony of Singapore
Xd1:Ong Poh Lim
Country Xd1:Colony of Singapore
Xd2:Ong Siew Yong
Country Xd2:Colony of Singapore
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The 1953 Singapore Open, also known as the 1953 Singapore Badminton Championships, took place from 17 October – 30 December 1953 at the Clerical Union Hall in Balestier and the Singapore Badminton Hall in Geylang, Singapore. The ties were played over a few months with the first round ties being played on 17 October[1] and the last (men's doubles final) was played on 30 December.[2] [3] [4] [5]

Final results

CategoryWinnersRunners-upScore
Men's singles Ong Poh Lim Omar Ibrahim15–2, 15–3
Women's singles Helen Heng Baby Low15–2, 15–3
Men's doubles Ismail Marjan & Ong Poh Lim15–2, 15–3
Women's doubles Ong Siew Eng & Teo Tiang Seng15–7, 15–4
Mixed doubles Ong Poh Lim & Ong Siew Yong15–6, 15–0

Notes and References

  1. Web site: SBA 'Open' Draw. The Straits Times. 12 October 1953.
  2. Web site: Poh Lim Wins 3rd Title. The Singapore Free Press. 31 December 1953.
  3. Web site: Helen Heng champ for fifth time. The Straits Times. 25 November 1953.
  4. Web site: Ong retains title in 15-min final. The Straits Times. 23 December 1953.
  5. Web site: A Junior Defeats Marjan. The Straits Times. 3 December 1953.