


Aaron Chia Urges BWF to Introduce VAR and Review Medical Rules
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…

Sze Fei-Izzuddin at Risk of Losing World No. 1 Spot
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 Double Chance at LA 2028 Still Uncertain, Says Rexy
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…

Sze Fei-Izzuddin Make History as World No. 1 – Now Eyeing Long-Term Dominance
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…

Tze Yong retires hurt at the Malaysia Masters
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…

Thailand Open 2024: Coach Herry Aims to Turn Aaron-Wooi Yik Into Multiple Title Winners
“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…

Pearly-Thinaah Set to Determine Career Path in Coming Days
Pearly Tan and M. Thinaah, Malaysia’s top women’s doubles pair, are expected to decide on their contract renewal with the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) by the end of next week. The shuttlers have yet to renew their contracts, which has led to speculation that they may opt to leave BAM and pursue an independent…

Malaysia Crush France 5-0 in Sudirman Cup 2025 Group C Opener
Malaysia kicked off their TotalEnergies BWF Sudirman Cup Finals 2025 campaign in style, dominating France with a clean 5-0 sweep in their Group C opener at Xiamen, China, on Monday. World No. 2 men’s doubles pair Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani set the tone early, delivering a solid first point with a 21-11, 21-9 win…

Sze Fei-Izzuddin Embrace Sudirman Challenge, Say ABM ‘Feels Like Home’
KUALA LUMPUR – Men’s doubles shuttlers Nur Izzuddin Rumsani and Goh Sze Fei are welcoming the stiff internal competition as they aim to secure a starting spot for Team Malaysia at the upcoming Sudirman Cup in Xiamen, China, which kicks off next week. The pair are part of a formidable lineup, with three top-10 ranked…
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