The Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) has maintained a firm stance regarding selection criteria for the upcoming Asian Games, leaving reigning world champions Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik alongside other established combinations to navigate a competitive qualification landscape. According to reports from national media outlets in May 2026, the governing body confirmed that multiple … Read more
Datuk Lee Chong Wei has issued a direct challenge to senior national badminton players, urging established stars to set higher standards both on and off the court for the sport’s rising prospects. Speaking at the launch of the 2026 Lee Chong Wei Cup Badminton Tournament at the PETRONAS Akademi Badminton Malaysia in Bukit Kiara, the … Read more
Malaysian national badminton player Pearly Tan is closing in on top form ahead of the upcoming World Championships, with national coaching director Rexy Mainaky expressing confidence that the doubles standout has successfully overcome a troublesome back injury. The recovery marks a crucial turning point for the women’s doubles pair as they fine-tune their preparations for … Read more
VICTOR Secures Four-Year Partnership with Badminton Association of Thailand In a move that underscores the growing commercial weight of Southeast Asian badminton, VICTOR has officially entered into a comprehensive four-year partnership with the Badminton Association of Thailand (BAT) and the Thai national badminton team. The deal, which secures the brand as the official partner, positions … Read more
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 – As Malaysia ramps up preparations for the prestigious Thomas Cup, set to seize place in Horsens, Denmark from April 24 to May 3, concerns are mounting over the fitness of star men’s singles player Lee Zii Jia. The 2024 Paris Olympic bronze medalist was expected to join national team training at the … Read more
PETALING JAYA – Malaysia’s top men’s singles player, Leong Jun Hao, has been urged by Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) performance committee chairman, Datuk Seri Lee Chong Wei, to translate his rising world ranking into consistent on-court performances. The call for improvement comes despite Jun Hao recently achieving a career-high world No. 23, climbing three … Read more
PETALING JAYA – The Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) is moving to solidify its control over player movement, announcing plans to implement stricter rules governing athletes who seek to abandon the national setup. The move, spearheaded by performance committee chairman Datuk Seri Lee Chong Wei, aims to prevent players from departing the national program at … Read more
La noche más marciana de Bam Adebayo: 83 puntos para superar a Kobe Bryant MIAMI – In a performance for the ages, Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo etched his name into the NBA record books Tuesday night, scoring 83 points in a 150-129 victory over the Washington Wizards. The explosion surpassed Kobe Bryant’s legendary 81-point … Read more
Blast from the past: (from left) Yong Hock Kin, Lee Tsuen Seng, Ong Ewe Hock and Wong Choong Hann; Hock Kin in action, and (inset) his current photo. PETALING JAYA: Could the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) benefit from placing greater trust in local coaches? Former world No. 2 men’s singles shuttler Yong Hock Kin … Read more