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VICTOR Signs Four-Year Partnership with Badminton Association of Thailand and National Team

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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

Pang Ron Suffers Elbow Injury at Badminton Asia Championships

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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

Lee Zii Jia Injury Concerns Ahead of Thomas Cup & Asian Games | Badminton News

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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

Lee Chong Wei Urges Leong Jun Hao to Back Up Ranking with Performance | Badminton News

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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

BAM to Tighten Rules on Player Departures, Lee Chong Wei Confirms

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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

Bam Adebayo: Historic 83-Point Game – Surpasses Kobe, Enters NBA Legend Status

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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

BAM: 3 New Coaches for Performance Boost

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Harry Hartono, Yeoh Kay Bin and Zakry Abdul Latif will officially assume their duties at BAM in February. KUALA LUMPUR: The Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) today announced the appointment of three new coaches to strengthen the national coaching set-up, in line with its efforts to enhance performance and player development at all levels. BAM … Read more

Badminton: Chong Wei & Junior Player Development

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PETALING JAYA: Promising junior shuttlers aged 16 and 17 may be fast-tracked directly into the national senior squad under a new restructuring plan by the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM). Performance committee chairman Datuk Seri Lee Chong Wei said the move, proposed by national singles coaching director Kenneth Jonassen, is part of a revamped national … Read more

Badminton: BAM Maintains Player Prize Money

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KUALA LUMPUR: The Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) said they will maintain their policy of not cutting players’ prize money, despite efforts to sustain their finances. At present, BAM require around RM54mil a year to cover management and administrative costs, with the largest portion spent on player and coach remuneration, as well as funding for … Read more