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…
Women’s doubles shuttlers Pearly Tan and M. Thinaah are focused on qualifying for the World Tour Finals. This prestigious event is set to take place from December 11 to 15 in Hangzhou. Recently, they have shown impressive form, highlighted by their win at the Hong Kong Open last month. This victory ended a two-year wait…
Men’s doubles shuttlers Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik are set to make their competitive return at the Arctic Open in Finland from October 8-13. This comeback follows a challenging period for the duo. Wooi Yik, in particular, has been sidelined with a fractured toe. They have not competed since clinching a bronze medal at…
National coaching director Rexy Mainaky has urged the Badminton World Federation (BWF) to revise its rules on medical treatment during tournaments. This call for change follows an incident at the China Open. During the tournament, the referee permitted local medical personnel to treat Chinese player Ren Xiangyu. He sustained a back injury towards the end…
Men’s doubles shuttlers Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik, who have successfully qualified for the World Tour Finals in Hangzhou on four occasions (2019, 2020, 2022, and 2023), are now facing a significant challenge to secure their spot for this year’s prestigious event. Currently, they are ranked 11th in the Race to Hangzhou rankings, partly…
With the recent retirements of several prominent players in men’s doubles badminton, Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik find themselves in a prime position to capitalize on this shift. With few top competitors stepping away from the sport, Aaron and Wooi Yik are presented with a significant opportunity. This shift allows them to make their…
National badminton players Lee Zii Jia, Aaron Chia, and Soh Wooi Yik each received RM100,000 and a Chery Tiggo 7 Pro as rewards for securing bronze at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Chery Malaysia gifted the players an SUV valued at RM123,800. Zii Jia, currently at the Japan Open in Yokohama, missed the handover ceremony. New…
Rexy Mainaky, Malaysia’s national badminton coach from Indonesia, has advocated for a broader focus in Malaysia’s approach to sports and Olympic preparation. In a recent statement, he emphasized the need for Malaysia to diversify its sports investments if the country aims to improve its overall Olympic medal tally. Rexy’s comments came after Malaysia’s performance at…