Rexy Mainaky, the national coaching director of Malaysia, made a bold decision by fielding a weakened team at the Asia Mixed Team Championships. Although the team’s early exit was disappointing, Rexy stands by his choice. Malaysia’s team failed to advance past the group stage. They lost 2-3 to both Hong Kong and Indonesia. As a…
In 2024, Malaysian shuttlers made notable strides in the world of badminton, delivering strong performances across various international tournaments. From thrilling victories to hard-fought losses, their journey was filled with highlights that showcased both emerging talent and seasoned expertise. Key players demonstrated resilience, contributing to Malaysia’s reputation as a force in the sport, while facing…
Wong Tat Meng has stepped down as Lee Zii Jia’s coach after an impactful 18-month partnership that led to significant success. When Tat Meng arrived in mid-2023, Zii Jia was struggling with poor form and considering retirement. However, under Tat Meng’s mentorship, Zii Jia regained his confidence and went on to win an Olympic bronze…
Kunlavut Vitidsarn’s victory at the Korean Masters has significantly increased the pressure on Malaysia’s Lee Zii Jia in the race to qualify for the World Tour Finals. Kunlavut, the Paris Olympics silver medallist, ended his title drought by winning his first title of the year. This win earned him 7,000 points, which boosted him from…
The race for a spot in the season-ending World Tour Finals in Hangzhou (Dec 11-15) is heating up. Malaysia’s men’s doubles coach Tan Bin Shen is urging Man Wei Chong and Tee Kai Wun to keep up the pressure. Currently ranked 7th in the Race to Hangzhou, Wei Chong-Kai Wun have a real shot at…
Rosman Razak has returned as the women’s doubles coach for the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM). He is focused on improving the performance of Malaysia’s top pair, Pearly Tan and M. Thinaah. The duo made a historic semi-final finish at the Paris Olympics, narrowly missing out on a medal. They were defeated by Japan’s world…
It has been three years since Goh Liu Ying and Chan Peng Soon last played together professionally. They were once the No. 1 mixed badminton pair. After their split in 2021, they each went their separate ways. The pair made history in 2016 by winning a silver medal in mixed doubles at the Rio Olympics,…
Cheah Liek Hou, a seasoned campaigner in para badminton, has proudly etched his name in the Malaysia Book of Records. He is the first Malaysian to win consecutive gold medals at the Paralympic Games. His latest triumph occurred in August at the Paralympic Games in Paris, where he skillfully secured his second consecutive gold medal….
Malaysia is guaranteed at least four doubles pairs at the World Tour Finals from December 11-15 in Hangzhou. According to the latest rankings, Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani (men’s doubles), Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah (women’s doubles), and mixed doubles pairs Goh Soon Huat-Shevon Lai Jemie and Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei have all secured their spots….
The Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) recently announced significant changes to its senior team. As part of a strategy to enhance performance, BAM actively dropped a total of 13 players. First, the men’s singles category underwent the most notable adjustments. BAM released Chua Kim Sheng, Ong Zhen Yi, Jacky Kok, and Jan Jireh Lee. In…