Men’s doubles shuttler Lok Hong Quan enters the Malaysia Super 100 in Iskandar Puteri, Johor, with a new partner, Kang Khai Xing, aiming to inject fresh momentum into his professional career after eight years alongside Mohd Faiq Masawi, The Star reported. Partnership Split Prompts Coaching Shift Under Herry Iman Pierngadi The decision to split Lok … Read more
Scratch pair Aaron Tai and Roy King captured the men’s doubles title at the Arctic Open in Vantaa, Finland, defeating Taiwan’s Lai Po Yu and Tsai Fu Cheng 21-19, 21-19 in a 41-minute final at the Energia Areena, according to reports published by Free Malaysia Today. Victory at the Energia Areena The newly formed Malaysian … Read more
Malaysian men’s doubles shuttler Tee Kai Wun has set his sights on steering his partnership with Man Wei Chong back into the world’s top 10, though he acknowledges that limited time remains during the current season. The pair currently sit at world No. 12 following a disrupted campaign that included temporary partner switches and a … Read more
Men’s doubles badminton player Kang Khai Xing enters a new partnership with Lok Hong Quan at the Malaysia Super 100 in Iskandar Puteri, following coaching decisions that dissolved his previous pairings with Aaron Tai and Wan Arif Wan Junaidi. Malaysia Super 100 Debut in Iskandar Puteri Kang and Lok will make their first appearance together … Read more
Malaysia’s campaign at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games men’s doubles badminton tournament concluded without a medal, extending a 20-year gold drought in the category after world No. 6 Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin Rumsani suffered a straight-game defeat in the quarter-finals. The pair fell 21-13, 21-11 to Paris 2024 Olympic silver medallists Liang Wei Keng … Read more
At the Asian Games, Malaysian men’s doubles shuttler Tee Kai Wun is banking on partner Aaron Chia’s recent tactical successes against South Korea’s Kim Won-ho and Seo Seung-jae to turn the tide in their upcoming second-round clash. Kai Wun has faced the formidable South Korean duo six times previously while partnering Man Wei Chong, failing … Read more
Malaysian women’s singles badminton player Goh Jin Wei is facing a continued descent in the Badminton World Federation (BWF) world rankings following an early exit from her latest tournament appearance. The back-to-back defeats at early stages of international competitions have intensified pressure on the independent athlete as qualification windows and ranking points tighten on the … Read more
Kai Wun and Roy King advanced to the men’s doubles final at the Korea Masters following a walkover victory, according to tournament reports. The pair secured their place in the championship match without stepping onto the court after their opponents withdrew from the fixture. Path to the Korea Masters Final The sudden withdrawal granted the … Read more
Men’s doubles head coach Herry Iman Pierngadi has defended his selection decisions after omitting Soh Wooi Yik and Man Wei Chong from the upcoming Asian Games squad, describing the roster choices as difficult but necessary for the national team’s broader competitive strategy. Understanding the Selection Roster Choices The Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) coaching staff … Read more
Aaron Chia Debuts New Partnership with Aaron Tai at China Open Malaysian badminton standout Aaron Chia is set to open a new competitive chapter at the upcoming China Open in Changzhou, entering the tournament with a new partner, Aaron Tai. This shift marks a significant transition for Chia, who has spent the last decade primarily … Read more