Yesterday evening, I had an opportunity to attend a press conference call with Roger Federer from Shanghai organised by the guys at LD Sports.
Well, I tried to load my video but it seems that the connection in Bukit Jalil is painstakingly slow.
But thanks to Nazz for giving me a link to a video on TV3's Berita Utama.
In that press conference call, Federer talked about looking forward to play doubles with tennis legend Bjorn Borg, whom he never play together before.
He also assured fans that he's recovering fast from his back injury.
Federer, James Blake, Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe will be touching down Malaysia today. They'll be staying at the official hotel, Mandarin Oriental, next to KLCC.
So are you ready for Showdown of Champions? This is the second year Federer is here in Malaysia and I don't think you'll have a chance to see him here for the third time. Grab this opportunity to watch the players play.
If you are really a hardcore Roger Federer's fan, don't miss the opportunity to see him at the autograph-signing session at KLCC foyer at 11.45 a.m. on Tuesday, November 18, 2008.
The foyer is actually in between the two towers, near Dewan Filharmonik Petronas. Ask the information counter if you are not able to find the place. They should be able to help to direct you.
(Via tv3.com.my)
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Nov 16, 2008
Ana Ivanovic gives back to kids; Serena Williams gives blogging lesson
One of the best thing I like about pro tennis players and tennis tournaments is they always give back to the kids.
UNICEF National Ambassador Ana Ivanovic recently visited a primary school in Baric, south-east of Belgrade, Serbia. The school is one of 15 that has joined the “School without Violence” programme donated by Ms Ivanovic herself.
Williams, who was accompanied by the Minister for Education, Professor Sam Ongeri, and the area MP, Peter Kiilu, could not hide her joy for being involved in the project.
Williams was seen here giving some blogging tips to the kids!
Great efforts from both players. Hopefully we'll see more charity works like this during this off tennis season.
(Via Ana Ivanovic's official site, Serena Williams' official website, nation.co..ke; Images via Forty Deuce)
UNICEF National Ambassador Ana Ivanovic recently visited a primary school in Baric, south-east of Belgrade, Serbia. The school is one of 15 that has joined the “School without Violence” programme donated by Ms Ivanovic herself.
“I am truly happy to give my own contribution to the efforts in solving the serious issue of violence and bullying in schools,” said Ana as she addressed the pupils.As for HP Ambassador Serena Williams, she was recently in Kenya on a three-day charity tour that involved conducting tennis clinic and opening up a secondary school named after her!
“It is my pleasure to come to one of the schools that is involved in the programme and to hear from children and teachers that the programme is progressing and that a difference has been made.
“In school, like in sports, we need to continuously monitor and evaluate our performance in order to improve ourselves. Even when we are losing, we need to know how to make something good out of it... and how to become better.”
Williams, who was accompanied by the Minister for Education, Professor Sam Ongeri, and the area MP, Peter Kiilu, could not hide her joy for being involved in the project.
“I would like to contribute more to education projects in Africa, and I really want to thank the Hewlett Packard Company for choosing to partner with me in this noble project,” Williams told the ecstatic crowd.The school was built in record one month, and is fully equipped with a computer laboratory and Internet facilities for the students.
Williams was seen here giving some blogging tips to the kids! Great efforts from both players. Hopefully we'll see more charity works like this during this off tennis season.
(Via Ana Ivanovic's official site, Serena Williams' official website, nation.co..ke; Images via Forty Deuce)
Nov 15, 2008
Showdown of Champions Tennis: 10 x 1 pair of tickets to give away to bloggers
It's simple.You just have to blog about Showdown of Champions, the players (Roger Federer, James Blake, Bjorn Borg or John McEnroe), your experience from Clash of Titans, last year's tennis exhibition match, or anything regarding about tennis.
Just make sure your post link back to this post. Then inform me by posting in the comment box.
The first 10 bloggers who submit their posts will walk away with 2 tickets to the Showdown of Champions on November 18, 2008. The venue is Stadium Putra Bukit Jalil and the event will start at 7.30 p.m.
Winners will be announced tomorrow (Sunday Nov 16, 2008) at 8.00 p.m. I will also personally contact you via email on prize collection.
Happy Blogging!
Kings of Tennis: Arianna Teoh's official media statement
Personally I think we should listen to Arianna's side of her story too regarding the cancellation of Kings of Tennis.
Here's what I received last night:
PRESS STATEMENT OF ARIANNA TEOH
1. I refer to the various press reports in relation to the "Kings of Tennis" tournament which was scheduled to be held on 14.11.2008 to 16.11.2008 at the Esplanade in Penang.
2. In press reports, it has been suggested by the Producer of the event, Show Administration Europe AB ("Show Administration"), that the event was actually cancelled by their company, due to my failure to remit certain funds to them.
3. I wish to refute this allegation as it was made without any basis whatsoever. The truth of the matter is, that I was hired by Show Administration as a Vice President for the "Kings of Tennis" event, at which time I agreed to organise and manage the event in Malaysia.
4. The budgeting, revenue and invoicing were obligations to be undertaken by Show Administration. Show Administration were obligated to set up a Malaysian company controlled by them to be named "Kings of Tennis Malaysia". I was supposed to be made a director of this company "Kings of Tennis Malaysia" in order to issue all invoices in relation to all sources of revenue pertaining to the event. This would include corporate boxes, sponsors and hospitality packages.
5. If and when this company was registered, it would have been the entity that would have received all funds for the event. As indicated above, these funds would have been under the control of Show Administration.
6. At no time was I under any obligation to personally remit funds to Show Administration for the event.
7. Show Administration failed to set up a company called "Kings of Tennis Malaysia". What they did was set up a company known as Profound Quality Sdn Bhd. This company was set up by Show Administration and was intended by them to be the vehicle for fund collection. This company was set up extremely late in the day despite my repeated reminders to them that it was imperative for collection of funds that this entity be set up and the necessary bank account opened as quickly as possible.
8. By this time, it was far too late to collect the projected revenue prior to the event.
9. Although I had lined up various sponsors and various corporate customers willing to purchase corporate boxes, I refused to collect any monies until the necessary entity was fully and legally set up by Show Administration. I did not want to be in the position of holding other peoples monies personally. The question therefore of me remitting funds to Show Administration could not have arisen.
10. I wish to stress that I have come up with my own money on various occasions. This was despite the fact that it was not my obligation to fund the event.
11. I am a Penangite and I am very proud to be one. I believe that for Penang, this was a golden opportunity to put it back on the world map. Penang has just received world heritage status and this event was to be the first global celebration of this fact. The event was to be held at the Esplanade which is completely surrounded by historical landmarks. Furthermore, the event was to be televised to over forty countries.
12. Those of you who have visited the stadium or even seen the picture of the set up, must realize that the local production team delivered a world class facility.
13. I therefore remain committed to promoting Penang globally. Although this is a set back for my team and for Penangites, I intend to do my very best to make up for this unfortunate episode.
14. Rest assured that the Esplanade will be restored fully as promised.
15. Finally, I take these allegations very seriously and will not hesitate to take any action in order to defend my position. I have engaged Ranjit Singh from Kuala Lumpur to act as my lawyer. If you require any further clarification please do not hesitate to contact him at ranj@rorl.com.my.
In another email, she said, "I look forward to a new chapter.I love Penang and we had the best venue and we were let down."
Here's what I received last night:
PRESS STATEMENT OF ARIANNA TEOH
1. I refer to the various press reports in relation to the "Kings of Tennis" tournament which was scheduled to be held on 14.11.2008 to 16.11.2008 at the Esplanade in Penang.
2. In press reports, it has been suggested by the Producer of the event, Show Administration Europe AB ("Show Administration"), that the event was actually cancelled by their company, due to my failure to remit certain funds to them.
3. I wish to refute this allegation as it was made without any basis whatsoever. The truth of the matter is, that I was hired by Show Administration as a Vice President for the "Kings of Tennis" event, at which time I agreed to organise and manage the event in Malaysia.
4. The budgeting, revenue and invoicing were obligations to be undertaken by Show Administration. Show Administration were obligated to set up a Malaysian company controlled by them to be named "Kings of Tennis Malaysia". I was supposed to be made a director of this company "Kings of Tennis Malaysia" in order to issue all invoices in relation to all sources of revenue pertaining to the event. This would include corporate boxes, sponsors and hospitality packages.
5. If and when this company was registered, it would have been the entity that would have received all funds for the event. As indicated above, these funds would have been under the control of Show Administration.
6. At no time was I under any obligation to personally remit funds to Show Administration for the event.
7. Show Administration failed to set up a company called "Kings of Tennis Malaysia". What they did was set up a company known as Profound Quality Sdn Bhd. This company was set up by Show Administration and was intended by them to be the vehicle for fund collection. This company was set up extremely late in the day despite my repeated reminders to them that it was imperative for collection of funds that this entity be set up and the necessary bank account opened as quickly as possible.
8. By this time, it was far too late to collect the projected revenue prior to the event.
9. Although I had lined up various sponsors and various corporate customers willing to purchase corporate boxes, I refused to collect any monies until the necessary entity was fully and legally set up by Show Administration. I did not want to be in the position of holding other peoples monies personally. The question therefore of me remitting funds to Show Administration could not have arisen.
10. I wish to stress that I have come up with my own money on various occasions. This was despite the fact that it was not my obligation to fund the event.
11. I am a Penangite and I am very proud to be one. I believe that for Penang, this was a golden opportunity to put it back on the world map. Penang has just received world heritage status and this event was to be the first global celebration of this fact. The event was to be held at the Esplanade which is completely surrounded by historical landmarks. Furthermore, the event was to be televised to over forty countries.
12. Those of you who have visited the stadium or even seen the picture of the set up, must realize that the local production team delivered a world class facility.
13. I therefore remain committed to promoting Penang globally. Although this is a set back for my team and for Penangites, I intend to do my very best to make up for this unfortunate episode.
14. Rest assured that the Esplanade will be restored fully as promised.
15. Finally, I take these allegations very seriously and will not hesitate to take any action in order to defend my position. I have engaged Ranjit Singh from Kuala Lumpur to act as my lawyer. If you require any further clarification please do not hesitate to contact him at ranj@rorl.com.my.
In another email, she said, "I look forward to a new chapter.I love Penang and we had the best venue and we were let down."
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