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]
| Tournament details | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dates | 17 October 1953– 30 December 1953 | ||
| Edition | 20th | ||
| Venue | Clerical Union Hall Singapore Badminton Hall | ||
| Location | Balestier and Geylang, Singapore | ||
| Champions | |||
| Men's singles |  Ong Poh Lim | ||
| Women's singles | Helen Heng | ||
| Men's doubles | Ismail Marjan Ong Poh Lim | ||
| Women's doubles | Helen Heng Baby Low | ||
| Mixed doubles | Ong Poh Lim Ong Siew Yong | ||
| |||
Final results edit
| Category | Winners | Runners-up | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men's singles | Ong Poh Lim
|
Omar Ibrahim
|
15–2, 15–3 |
| Women's singles | Helen Heng
|
Baby Low
|
15–2, 15–3 |
| Men's doubles | Ismail Marjan & Ong Poh Lim
|
Ng Heng Kwang & Seah Hark Chim
|
15–2, 15–3 |
| Women's doubles | Helen Heng & Baby Low
|
Ong Siew Eng & Teo Tiang Seng
|
15–7, 15–4 |
| Mixed doubles | Ong Poh Lim & Ong Siew Yong
|
Goh Tian Chye & Alice Pennefather
|
15–6, 15–0 |
References edit
- ^ "SBA 'Open' Draw". The Straits Times. 12 October 1953.
- ^ "Poh Lim Wins 3rd Tilte". The Singapore Free Press. 31 December 1953.
- ^ "Helen Heng champ for fifth time". The Straits Times. 25 November 1953.
- ^ "Ong retains title in 15-min final". The Straits Times. 23 December 1953.
- ^ "A Junior Defeats Marjan". The Straits Times. 3 December 1953.