PETALING JAYA – As the Thomas Cup Finals approach, France is emerging as a serious contender, largely thanks to the stellar form of Alex Lanier. The 21-year-old showcased his talent by winning the Orleans Masters on Sunday, defeating compatriot Toma Junior Popov in a dominant performance that sends a clear message to rivals ahead of … Read more
Orleans, France – Alex Lanier of France successfully defended his title at the Orleans Masters Badminton tournament on Saturday, March 22, 2026, defeating fellow countryman Toma Junior Popov in a commanding performance. The victory marks Lanier’s second consecutive championship in Orléans and underscores a growing strength in French men’s singles badminton. Lanier secured the win … Read more
ORLEANS, France – Malaysia’s hopes at the Orleans Masters 2026 came to an end on Thursday as Justin Hoh, Wong Ling Ching, and other Malaysian players were eliminated in the round of 16 at the Palais des Sports. Whereas several players place up spirited fights, none managed to secure a spot in the quarter-finals of … Read more
Orleans, France – National singles players Justin Hoh and Wong Ling Ching of Malaysia delivered a pair of impressive performances at the Orleans Masters on Wednesday, securing their places in the second round with victories over seeded opponents. Both players faced challenging matches at the Palais des Sports, demonstrating resilience and skill to overcome their … Read more
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), providing a boost to the young athletes as he considers a potential return to competitive badminton. The 35-year-ancient, who officially retired in March 2024, is currently in Malaysia … Read more
LONDON – Former Malaysian international badminton player Tan Kian Meng is building a unique dual career in England, simultaneously serving as the national doubles lead coach for the Badminton Association of England (BAE) and establishing his own badminton academy in London. The move represents a significant step for the 31-year-old, who previously excelled in mixed … Read more
ORLEANS, FRANCE – Rising Malaysian men’s doubles pair Aaron Tai and Kang Khai Xing are heading into the Orleans Masters, which begins Tuesday, March 17, with a significant boost in confidence. The young players have garnered praise from national doubles head coach Herry Iman Pierngadi following impressive performances at both the All-England Open in Birmingham … Read more
BIRMINGHAM, England – Lin Chun-yi of Chinese Taipei etched his name into badminton history on Sunday, defeating India’s Lakshya Sen 21-15, 22-20 to claim the All-England Open men’s singles title at the Utilita Arena. The victory marks a stunning culmination of a journey that began with watching the tournament from home during the height of … Read more
BIRMINGHAM, England – Following a heartbreaking defeat in the All-England final on Sunday, Malaysian men’s doubles head coach Herry Iman Pierngadi has reaffirmed his commitment to helping Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik reclaim the world championship title. The pair, who won the world title in 2022, fell to defending champions Kim Won-ho and Seo … Read more
BIRMINGHAM, England – Despite falling short of the final at the 2026 Yonex All England Open Badminton Championships, Malaysian duo Pearly Tan and M. Thinaah have earned the unwavering support of national coach Rosman Razak. The world No. 2 pair saw their impressive run ended in the semifinals on Saturday, March 7th, losing 17-21, 18-21 … Read more