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
Marcus Gideon Considers Badminton Return, Driven by Curiosity About Korean Duo PETALING JAYA – Former world No. 1 men’s doubles player Marcus Gideon of Indonesia is contemplating a return to competitive badminton, fueled in part by a desire to test himself against the current top-ranked pair, Seo Seung-jae and Kim Won-ho of South Korea. Gideon, … Read more
Qingdao, China – The ascent of South Korea’s Kim Won Ho and Seo Seung Jae to the pinnacle of men’s doubles badminton has captivated the sport, and few are more intrigued by their success than former world number one Marcus Fernaldi Gideon. As the pair continues to rack up victories, Gideon has offered a detailed … Read more
QINGDAO, CHINA – The burgeoning Indonesian men’s doubles pairing of Raymond Indra and Nikolaus Joaquin are quickly gaining attention, with many drawing comparisons to the legendary duo of Marcus Fernaldi Gideon and Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo – affectionately known as “Minions.” The rising stars recently reached the semifinals of the All England Open, fueling the debate. … Read more