PETALING JAYA: Men’s doubles shuttlers Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun are hungry for more after enjoying a breakthrough year. Wei Chong-Kai Wun started the year in 14th spot in the world rankings but surged to No. 5 in the latest standings thanks to their greater consistency compared to previous years. The duo captured their maiden … Read more
PETALING JAYA: Men’s singles shuttler Lee Zii Jia’s preparations for the Malaysian Open have been hit by news that his coach Yeoh Kay Bin will be parting ways with the independent player. Just a week before the prestigious tourney smashes off at Axiata Arena, Bukit Jalil, team LZJ have announced that Kay Bin, who only … Read more
JAKARTA – Badmintonist Gregoria Mariska Tunjung has withdrawn from the 2026 Malaysia Open, which will be held next week. Gregoria is one of two Indonesian players on the list when the BWF released the player names for this tournament on November 28, 2025. The athlete, nicknamed Jorji, was scheduled to perform with his junior Putri … Read more
PETALING JAYA: Men’s singles shuttler Viktor Axelsen’s fitness troubles have followed him into 2026. The Danish ace has withdrawn from the Malaysian Open from Jan 6-11 at Axiata Arena and Indian Open from Jan 13-18 in New Delhi. Axelsen’s name has been listed under “withdrawn” in the Badminton World Federation (BWF) website. The 31-year-old, who … Read more
the road to recovery is a familiar, and often frustrating, one for many athletes. For Malaysian men’s doubles badminton pair Mohd Haikal Nazri and Choong Hong Jian, the start of 2026 looms with a familiar sense of uncertainty, as injuries threaten to derail their ambitions once again. This year, Haikal faced a significant setback, sidelined … Read more