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
Sze Fei-Izzuddin Defy Odds, Upset World No. 1 Pair in Stunning Badminton Showdown Sze Fei-Izzuddin Defy Odds, Upset World No. 1 Pair in Stunning Badminton Showdown By Daniel Richardson, Editor-in-Chief Malaysia’s Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani delivered a performance for the ages, overcoming physical challenges and tactical hurdles to stun the world’s top-ranked men’s doubles … Read more
Badminton Shock: Chia & Wooi Yik Split for Japan Open – What It Means for Their Title Defense Daniel Richardson June 5, 2026 • Updated 14:30 UTC 12 min read The badminton world was rocked Wednesday when the official Japan Open draw revealed World No. 3 Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik will compete in … Read more
Badminton Momentum: Malaysian Duo Exacts Revenge at Singapore Open The intensity at the Singapore Indoor Stadium reached a fever pitch this week as Malaysia’s mixed doubles pair, Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei, navigated a grueling path to keep their tournament hopes alive. In a display of resilience that has become their hallmark, the … Read more
Balance of Life and Court: Tee Kai Wun Rallies Support as Man Wei Chong Enters Married Life In the high-pressure world of elite badminton, the margins between victory and defeat are often measured in milliseconds and millimeters. But for World No. 6 men’s doubles specialist Man Wei Chong, the most significant milestone of 2026 hasn’t … Read more
PETALING JAYA – A potential rift in the Malaysian men’s doubles badminton camp appears to have been resolved, but not without a unique stipulation. National head coach Herry Iman Pierngadi and player Mohd Haikal Nazri have reconciled after a disagreement over Haikal’s withdrawal from the Swiss Open, with Herry requesting a written commitment from the … Read more
Aaron-Khai Xing Gaze to Reset After Swiss Open Quarterfinal Loss BASEL, Switzerland – The Malaysian men’s doubles pair of Aaron Tai and Kang Khai Xing will aim to quickly rebound from a quarterfinal defeat at the YONEX Swiss Open, as they prepare for the Orleans Masters next week. The world No. 27 duo lost to … 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
Malaysian Duo Aaron-Khai Xing Surge in Badminton Rankings After Swiss Open Success BASEL, Switzerland – The ascent of Aaron Tai and Kang Khai Xing continues to reshape the landscape of Malaysian men’s doubles badminton. The young pair are rapidly closing the gap on their more established teammates, demonstrating a knack for pulling off upsets on … Read more