PETALING JAYA: Former shuttler Tan Boon Heong believes that true success is measured by how well juniors progress to the senior level – regardless of when they join the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM). On Saturday (AUG 16), BAM President Tengku Datuk Series Zafrul Abdul Aziz Proposed Lowing the National Intake Age from 16 Back … Read more
Badminton Legend Lee Chong Wei Needs More Authority to Drive Malaysian Success,Says Former Teammate Kuala Lumpur,Malaysia – Calls are growing for badminton icon Datuk Series Lee Chong wei to be given greater influence within the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM),as the nation aims for Olympic gold and world dominance. The BAM recently appointed Lee, a … Read more
PETALING JAYA – A deep bench in men’s doubles badminton doesn’t guarantee a championship, a harsh reality check for Malaysian hopefuls at the upcoming malaysian Masters. With ten Malaysian pairs vying for the title, former world No. 1 Tan Boon Heong cautions against complacency. While sheer numbers might suggest favorable odds, recent performances paint a … Read more
Badminton doubles teams facing internal strife after disappointing performances? Sound familiar? Former All-England champion Tan Boon Heong is urging players to stick together and avoid the blame game, a sentiment that resonates deeply across all sports, from the NBA to MLB. Following a string of early exits at the All-England championships, particularly impacting the mixed … Read more
Can Malaysia End All-England Badminton Drought? A Wide-Open Field Offers Possibility Birmingham, England – The prestigious All-England Open Badminton championships are underway, and the men’s doubles competition is shaping up to be a barnburner. With no clear-cut favorites dominating the field, former doubles star Tan Boon Heong is urging Malaysia’s contingent to seize the moment … Read more