Preparations for Taipei Badminton Classic [sign up]
OOC: This is a sport RP signup with a difference. Instead of merely posting results and news, this RP will also feature character interaction for the duration of the competition.
Rules
Singles:
Men Up to 15
Women Up to 11
3 sets
Doubles:
Men up to 21
Women up to 15
3 sets
Mixed doubles:
Up to 15
3 sets
Eighteen seeds will be selected, with 2 wildcards. The results will be determined by your description of the character, their seeds, and dice rolling.
IC:
Sent to badminton clubs around the world from the Taiwan National Badminton Federation (TNBF).
Salutations from Taiwan,
With preparations for the Taipei Classic well underway, we would like to invite a representative from your nation to compete for in the Taipei Classic. The grand prize is a $400,000 cheque and an endorsement from the TNBF. For those in need, financial assistance is availible.
I look forward to seeing you here.
Qing Wah
President of TNBF
OOC: I'm a little confused, but that's because I haven't ever played badminton seriously so some of the rules may confuse me.
If I need to add more compeititors or adjust the current ones I will
IC:
Hudecian competitors:
Men's singles
Fan Feng: A young athelete born in China but raised in Hudecia, Fan has shown incredible speed and agility but is lacking in the strength to make effective smashes. He hopes to gain some visibility with a strong showing in this competition. Hopefully he keeps his temper under control while the camera is running.
Women's singles
Christine Chen: A third generation Hudecian, Christine has spent her entire life in Hudecia and feels no attachment to her ethnic homeland. She has been working hard at improving her skills after an accident broke her leg about 3 years ago. Although she has lost a lot of her speed, her ability to control the birdie is astonishing. Despite doing well at the all-Hudecia competitions, Chen is looking for some international exposure.
Women's doubles
Madeleine Machiowski and Irene Maeva: These two young women have only competed at the high school and university level and are relatively new to working with a partner. The competition it is hoped will solidify their partnership and bring them closer together, as well as giving them a chance to compete in a serious tournament
Hadula will be sending five competitors to play, information to be disclosed soon.
TAG
OOC: I may not get involved because I'm don't know sweet FA about badminton.
OOC: badminton is L33t!!!!!!111111
-Noir- would like to send two representatives to observe the games.
OOC: Um...you could send a sponsor or RP a fan-club if you don't have a player.
OOC: Meh, stuff the 18 seeds. It'll take forever.
IC:
Two players have decided to represent Taiwan.
Jiang Xian Quan
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Formerly a player for the Chinese, Jiang was sold by the Guangzhou Badminton Club to the Taiwan National Badminton Federation for a sum of $US 5.6m. He is currently the 2nd seed in Taiwan, with great fitness and speed although only moderate strength, having represented Chinese Taipei at the 2008 Beijing Olympics and won a silver medal. Described by his peers as kind and easy-going off the court, he is known for his determination for victory on court, at one time playing with a swollen eye after being hit with a shuttle.
Nicky Wang: A 16 year old badminton prodigy, Nicky plays in the open grade and is the 3rd female seed in Taiwan. During the recent tour to Hong Kong, her team won 3-1. Her strength is powerful for a woman, but appears to have suffered a slump in form recently, losing to 15th seed Lianne Chen.
Current Status of Sign-ups
Noir: 2 observers
_Taiwan: One entry to men's singles, One entry to Women's singles, One entry to mixed doubles.
Hudecia: One entry to men's singles, One entry to Women's singles, One entry to mixed doubles.
Hadula:
-Noir- badminton company, Yonex, wishes to sponser this badminton tournament. Yonex Inc. as well as the UMN wishes to donate $1,000,000 USD in -Noir- Zenny, to the pot.
bump for more participants
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OOC: Your RP's dying before it even gets to start.