“`html Deepavali: A Rare Respite for National Badminton Coach K. Yogendran Amidst Grueling Tournament Schedule Table of Contents Deepavali: A Rare Respite for National Badminton Coach K. Yogendran Amidst Grueling Tournament Schedule A Taste of Home: The Irresistible “Ayam Palembang” The Evolving Meaning of Deepavali for Athletes Family Bonds: The True Spirit of the Festival … Read more
PETALING JAYA – In a importent move for Malaysian badminton, a legendary figure has stepped into a pivotal leadership role.The newly appointed chairman of the Badminton Association of Malaysia’s (BAM) Performance Committee,a three-time Olympic silver medalist,has urged fans to temper expectations,emphasizing that success hinges on collective effort,not individual magic. “I’m not God,” the decorated athlete … Read more
Petaling Jaya: New Women’s Singles Head Coach Iskandar Zulkarnain Zainuddin showed his intent to make a good impression by turning up early at the academy badminton Malaysia (ABM) in Bukit Kiara. Iskandar was supposed to start work on Oct 1 (Wednesday) but turned up two days earlier on Sept 29 (Monday). The 34-year-old, who left … Read more
“`html Badminton Battle: Local Team Falls Short in Thrilling Home Opener The roar of the crowd at the home opener for the BAM badminton team was palpable, but regrettably, the energy didn’t translate into a victory. In a series of closely contested matches, the team ultimately fell short against a formidable opponent, highlighting both the … Read more
The National 3 (N3) badminton championship is set to ignite this Saturday, wiht local team Arnage Mulsanne (BAM 72) kicking off their season on the road against Saint-Barthélémy d’Anjou. This season’s N3 format presents a unique challenge: a six-team group where the bottom two teams face relegation, while the top team earns a shot at … Read more
PETALING JAYA: There may not have been prize money for podium finishers at the World Championships in Paris last week, but mixed doubles pair Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei will still receive handsome rewards after creating history as world champions. Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh announced that Tang Jie-Ee Wei will receive RM20,000 under … Read more
PETALING JAYA: Former shuttler Tan Boon Heong believes that true success is measured by how well juniors progress to the senior level – regardless of when they join the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM). On Saturday (AUG 16), BAM President Tengku Datuk Series Zafrul Abdul Aziz Proposed Lowing the National Intake Age from 16 Back … Read more
Badminton Legend Lee Chong Wei Needs More Authority to Drive Malaysian Success,Says Former Teammate Kuala Lumpur,Malaysia – Calls are growing for badminton icon Datuk Series Lee Chong wei to be given greater influence within the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM),as the nation aims for Olympic gold and world dominance. The BAM recently appointed Lee, a … Read more
PETALING JAYA: Not all sports in Malaysia require the inclusion of heritage or naturalised athletes to strengthen their national teams, and badminton is one of them. Badminton legend Datuk Rashid Sidek acknowledged the growing trend among sports associations in Malaysia to recruit athletes of Malaysian descent from abroad to reinforce their line-ups. However, he believes … Read more
Kuala Lumpur – The Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) confirmed today that national singles player Ng Tze Yong will have his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) surgery in Doha. Speaking to the press today at the Malaysian Badminton Academy (ABM), Bam President Datuk Tengku Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz Said that is currently arranging the schedule with … Read more