Malaysian national badminton player Pearly Tan is closing in on top form ahead of the upcoming World Championships, with national coaching director Rexy Mainaky expressing confidence that the doubles standout has successfully overcome a troublesome back injury. The recovery marks a crucial turning point for the women’s doubles pair as they fine-tune their preparations for … Read more
Johor’s badminton duo Dania Sofea and Siti Zulaikha, widely known as Dania-Zi Yu, have officially reunited on the court as they prepare to spearhead the state’s campaign to retain their gold medal at the upcoming Sukan Malaysia (Sukma) games. According to official sports reporting from Malaysia, the formidable pairing is back together following a strategic … Read more
Pearly Tan and M. Thinaah booked their place in the women’s doubles final at the Taiwan Open, delivering a dominant performance on the international badminton circuit. According to tournament reports and official BWF World Tour schedules, the Malaysian pair advanced through the semifinal rounds with composure, continuing a strong run of form on the global … Read more
The Malaysian women’s doubles duo of Wang Xin Yu and Chen Wei Wen saw their 2026 Daihatsu Japan Open campaign come to an early conclusion on Day 1, falling in the Round of 32 to the third-seeded South Korean pair of Baek Ha Na and Lee So Hee. The match, held as part of the … Read more
PETALING JAYA – The pressure is mounting on Malaysia’s badminton program to develop a competitive second women’s doubles pairing, as the nation prepares for the Uber Cup Finals in Horsens, Denmark, from April 24 to May 3. Former international Lee Meng Yean has voiced concerns about the current depth within the squad, highlighting a significant … Read more
Noraqilah Maisarah Ramdan Demonstrates Rising Potential in Badminton PETALING JAYA – At just 19 years old, Noraqilah Maisarah Ramdan is quickly establishing herself as a rising force in the world of badminton, showcasing steady improvement and growing maturity in both women’s and mixed doubles competition. The young Malaysian player recently came close to securing another … Read more
Well done!: Carmen Ting-Ong Xin Yee have risen to No. 25 in the world. PETALING JAYA: Carmen Ting-Ong Xin Yee may well be Malaysia’s next big hope in women’s doubles, but the 19-year-olds must stay patient as they work their way towards the world elite. The pair have risen to No. 25 in the world … Read more
PETALING JAYA: The split of women’s doubles pair Teoh Mei Xing and Go Pei Kee has opened the door for new partnerships with younger players. Mei Xing will team up with Tan Zhing Hui, while Pei Kee will partner Cheng Su Hui. Both pairs are set to start the 2026 season at the Singapore International … Read more
In badminton doubles star Chirag Shetty’s Mumbai backyard at Goregaon Sports Club, a national-ranking tournament ended up needing five days of qualification rounds to whittle it down to four days of main draw action. The last national ranking in Goa had 2,200 shuttler entries, with qualifying rounds going on till 3 am. At the Panjim … Read more
PETALING JAYA: The 2025 season has been a roller-coaster ride for women’s doubles pair Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah, filled with highs, lows and plenty of challenges. Despite falling short at the World Tour Finals, losing to Japan’s Yuki Fukushima-Mayu Matsumoto in the semi-finals on Saturday, national women’s doubles head coach Rosman Razak said he was pleased … Read more