2011 Asian Five Nations division tournaments
The 2011 Asian Five Nations division tournaments, known as the 2011 HSBC Asian 5 Nations due to the tournament's sponsorship by the HSBC, refer to the divisions played within the tournament. This was the 4th series of the Asian Five Nations.
| 2011 Asian Five Nations division tournaments | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | 4 May 2011 – 30 July 2011 | ||
| Countries | (18) Refer to division | ||
| Tournament statistics | |||
| Matches played | 18 | ||
| Official website | Website | ||
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- For main Top 5 Division, see: 2011 Asian Five Nations
There were five divisional teams in the 2011 version who contested for a place in the Top 5 tournament. Who ever finished last place in a division was relegated, while the winner of a division was promoted. Last place in division 1 was replaced by the winner of division 2, winner of division 3 replaced last place in division 2, winner in division 4 replaced last in division 3 and winner in division 5 replaced last in division 4.
Changes from 2010
- South Korea becomes one of the first Asian Top 5 giants to be relegated to Division 1.
- Sri Lanka are no longer competing in Division 1, following promotion to the Top 5 Division.
- Philippines have replaced Chinese Taipei in Division 1, with Chinese Taipei competing in Division 2.
- Iran will compete in Division 2 - replacing China, following promotion from Division 3.
- Cambodia and Laos form a newly introduced Division 5.
Teams
The teams involved, with their world rankings pre tournament, were:
Division 1
Malaysia (58)
Philippines (NA)
Singapore (51)
South Korea (34)
Division 2
Chinese Taipei (61)
India (75)
Iran (NA)
Thailand (60)
Division 3
Division 4
Jordan (NA)
Lebanon (NA)
Qatar (NA)
Uzbekistan (NA)
Division 5
Division 1
| Earns Promotion | |
| Relegated |
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host nation | South Korea |
| Date | 1 – 4 June 2011 |
| Countries | 4 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | South Korea |
| Relegated | Malaysia |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 4 |
| Semi-finals | Final | |||||
| June 1, 2011 | ||||||
| Singapore | 52 | |||||
| June 4, 2011 | ||||||
| Malaysia | 17 | |||||
| Singapore | 19 | |||||
| June 1, 2011 | ||||||
| South Korea | 58 | |||||
| South Korea | 34 | |||||
| Philippines | 20 | |||||
| Third place play-off | ||||||
| June 4, 2011 | ||||||
| Malaysia | 20 | |||||
| Philippines | 86 | |||||
Semi-finals
Third place play-off
Malaysia are relegated to Division II for 2012.
Finals
South Korea are promoted to the 2012 Asian Five Nations.
Division 2
| Earns Promotion | |
| Relegated |
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host nation | Thailand |
| Date | 4 – 7 May 2011 |
| Countries | 4 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Chinese Taipei |
| Relegated | India |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 4 |
| Semi-finals | Final | |||||
| May 4, 2011 | ||||||
| Chinese Taipei | 34 | |||||
| May 7, 2011 | ||||||
| Iran | 31 | |||||
| Chinese Taipei | 22 | |||||
| May 4, 2011 | ||||||
| Thailand | 10 | |||||
| India | 24 | |||||
| Thailand | 37 | |||||
| Third place play-off | ||||||
| May 7, 2011 | ||||||
| Iran | 30 | |||||
| India | 19 | |||||
Semi-finals
Third place play-off
India are relegated to Division III for 2012.
Finals
Chinese Taipei are promoted to Division I for 2012.
Division 3
| Earns Promotion | |
| Relegated |
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host nation |  Indonesia |
| Date | 22 – 25 June 2011 |
| Countries | 4 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions |  China |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 4 |
| Semi-finals | Final | |||||
| June 22, 2011 | ||||||
 Pakistan | 10 | |||||
| June 25, 2011 | ||||||
 Guam | 37 | |||||
| Guam | 18 | |||||
| June 22, 2011 | ||||||
| China | 28 | |||||
| China | 32 | |||||
| Indonesia | 23 | |||||
| Third place play-off | ||||||
| June 25, 2011 | ||||||
| Pakistan | 19 | |||||
| Indonesia | 20 | |||||
Semi-finals
Third place play-off
Pakistan are relegated to Division IV for 2012.
Division 4
| Earns Promotion | |
| Relegated |
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host nation |  United Arab Emirates |
| Date | 11 – 13 May 2011 |
| Countries | 4 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Qatar |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 4 |
| Semi-finals | Final | |||||
| May 11, 2011 | ||||||
| Uzbekistan | 15 | |||||
| May 13, 2011 | ||||||
| Lebanon | 34 | |||||
| Lebanon | 14 | |||||
| May 11, 2011 | ||||||
| Qatar | 29 | |||||
| Jordan | 8 | |||||
| Qatar | 26 | |||||
| Third place play-off | ||||||
| May 13, 2011 | ||||||
| Uzbekistan | 14 | |||||
| Jordan | 17 | |||||
Semi-finals
Third place play-off
Uzbekistan are relegated to Division V for 2012.
Final
Qatar are promoted to Division III for 2012.
| Date | 16 – 30 July 2011 |
|---|---|
| Countries | 2 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions |  Laos |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 2 |
Division 5
| Earns Promotion | |
| Relegated |
Laos are promoted to Division IV for 2012.
References
- "Division I schedule". Asian 5 Nations. Archived from the original on 26 May 2011. Retrieved 3 June 2011.
- "Division I Results". Asian 5 Nations. Archived from the original on 7 July 2011. Retrieved 3 June 2011.
- "Division II & III Match Schedule". Asian 5 Nations. Archived from the original on 7 July 2011. Retrieved 3 June 2011.
- "Division II Results". Asian 5 Nations. Archived from the original on 7 July 2011. Retrieved 3 June 2011.
- "Division III Results". Asian 5 Nations. Archived from the original on 7 July 2011. Retrieved 25 June 2011.
- "Division IV & V Match schedule". Asian 5 Nations. Archived from the original on 2 September 2011. Retrieved 3 June 2011.
- "Division IV Results". Asian 5 Nations. Archived from the original on 7 July 2011. Retrieved 3 June 2011.
- "Division V results". Asian 5 Nations. Archived from the original on 7 July 2011. Retrieved 25 July 2011.