A strong showing at the Macau Open 2024 has triggered a significant shake-up in the latest BWF world rankings, particularly for Malaysia’s promising backup shuttlers. Leading the surge are Justin Hoh and the men’s doubles duo Wan Arif Junaidi-Yap Roy King, who impressed with career-best achievements. Justin Hoh Breaks Into Top 40 The 21-year-old Justin…
In a surprising development that shocked badminton fans worldwide, the Badminton World Federation’s (BWF) official YouTube channel mysteriously vanished from public view during the Macau Open semi-finals on Saturday, August 2. The sudden disappearance, reportedly due to a hacking incident, occurred just as two key matches on Court Two were set to be livestreamed. Among…
Malaysia’s top men’s singles shuttler Lee Zii Jia is preparing to return to the international stage at the World Championships in Paris from Aug 25–31, ending a four-month break from competition. The Badminton World Federation (BWF) confirmed on July 29 that the former world No. 2 has accepted an invitation to participate in the tournament….
National badminton legend Datuk Seri Lee Chong Wei has expressed his gratitude after being conferred the Darjah Gemilang Pangkuan Negeri (DGPN), which carries the prestigious title of “Datuk Seri.” “I received the Datukship title in 2008 and now the ‘Datuk Seri’ title. I thank the state government for once again awarding me with this honour….
Coach Rexy Mainaky praised the Malaysian women’s doubles pair Pearly Tan and M. Thinaah for achieving their career-best world No. 2 ranking, a milestone that strengthens their medal hopes at the upcoming Paris World Championships (Aug 25–31). Currently ranked No. 3, Pearly-Thinaah will officially move up a spot when the weekly world rankings are released…
Malaysia’s women’s doubles stars Pearly Tan and M. Thinaah have officially achieved a career-high world No. 2 ranking following their strong performance at the China Open in Changzhou. The pair, who were previously ranked No. 3, secured the jump after an impressive run that saw them reach the semi-finals of the prestigious tournament. In the…
Malaysia’s rising men’s doubles pair Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun have secured a gritty victory to reach the China Open 2025 quarter-finals, surviving a tense all-Malaysian showdown against Nur Azriyn Ayub-Tan Wee Kiong. It wasn’t an easy path for the younger duo, who had to dig deep after losing the first game. Facing off against…
Malaysia’s men’s doubles pair Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin Rumsani ended their Japan Open 2025 campaign as runners-up after a tough straight-game loss to South Korea’s Kim Won Ho and Seo Seung Jae, who are now the sport’s hottest rising duo. The Malaysians were unable to keep pace, going down 21-16, 21-17 in just…
Malaysia’s women’s doubles stars Pearly Tan and M. Thinaah have stepped into the spotlight as serious contenders on the World Tour, moving from underdogs to one of the most feared pairs in women’s badminton. Following back-to-back runner-up finishes at the Indonesia Open and Japan Open, the world No. 3 duo have caught the attention of…
Leong Jun Hao’s highly anticipated return to Japan ended in disappointment as the world No. 24 was outclassed by defending champion Alex Lanier in the opening round of the Japan Open on Tuesday. The 26-year-old Malaysian couldn’t find his rhythm and went down 21-12, 21-14 to Lanier, the 20-year-old rising star currently ranked world No….