National mixed doubles coach Nova Widianto has expressed concern over the on-court communication between Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei, as the world No. 4 pair prepare for a critical run of tournaments. While Nova remains satisfied with the technical level of their game, he emphasised the need to improve their verbal coordination during matches —…
Former national mixed doubles star Goh Liu Ying has advised Lee Zii Jia to seek professional help, including seeing a sports psychologist, if he is struggling with the mental pressure of being a professional athlete. Speaking at an event in UiTM Shah Alam, Liu Ying — the Rio 2016 Olympic silver medallist — emphasised that…
Badminton Ireland has quickly filled the gap left by Iskandar Zulkarnain Zainuddin, appointing another former Malaysian shuttler, Yeoh Seng Zoe, as the new national singles coach. Seng Zoe is no stranger to Ireland. He has spent the past four years there and even captured the Irish Open title in 2021. He originally joined as a…
National men’s doubles shuttler Aaron Chia is calling on the Badminton World Federation (BWF) to implement further reforms in the sport, including the introduction of video assistant referee (VAR) technology and a revision of existing medical regulations during matches. The 28-year-old’s remarks come after BWF’s recent proposal to increase prize money and extend tournament durations…
Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin Rumsani, the current world No. 1 men’s doubles pair, need to quickly sharpen their game ahead of the Japan Open (July 15–20) and China Open (July 22–27) or risk being dethroned. As defending champions of both tournaments, the independent duo are under pressure to retain their ranking by defending…
Malaysia’s men’s doubles badminton scene is heating up with four strong pairs making waves in the world rankings. Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani (world No. 1), Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik (No. 2), Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun (No. 7), and Yap Roy King-Wan Arif Wan Junaidi (No. 24) are showing strong potential to qualify for…
Malaysia finally has a new badminton world No. 1 after eight long years! Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin Rumsani have officially become the top-ranked men’s doubles pair in the world, ending Denmark’s Kim Astrup-Anders Skaarup Rasmussen’s 23-week reign. The latest BWF rankings released on Tuesday confirmed their remarkable rise. This milestone marks Malaysia’s first…
The Malaysia Masters 2025 turned sour for national men’s singles shuttler Ng Tze Yong, as his comeback journey was once again disrupted by injury—this time, a right knee issue that forced him to retire midway through his opening-round match. Playing in front of the home crowd at the iconic Axiata Arena in Bukit Jalil, Tze…
“One is not enough.” That’s the clear message from national men’s doubles coach Herry Iman Pierngadi, as he sets his sights on guiding Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik to more success starting with the Thailand Open in Bangkok today. With a strong intent on making the former world champions multiple title winners in 2024, Herry, who…