What began as a lighthearted joke between two rising Malaysian badminton stars has evolved into a serious Olympic campaign, now facing its first major test after an injury disrupted their preparations. Hoo Pang Ron and Chow Mei Kuan, better known by their nickname pairing “Pang Ron and Pei Jing,” have been quietly building toward a … Read more
PETALING JAYA – The Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) could soon have additional training space as the Ministry of Youth and Sports considers converting Stadium Juara in Bukit Kiara into extra courts for the Academy Badminton Malaysia (ABM). The move aims to address growing demands on existing facilities and streamline training logistics for the nation’s … Read more
PETALING JAYA – Former world No. 1 men’s doubles player Marcus Gideon of Indonesia recently spent a day training with players at the Academy Badminton Malaysia (ABM) in Kuala Lumpur, but his visit is purely recreational and not a prelude to joining the national team. The 35-year-old, who celebrated his birthday last week, is currently … Read more