PETALING JAYA – The world of badminton is reflecting on the career of Carolina Marin, who announced her retirement on Thursday, bringing an end to a remarkable journey marked by Olympic gold and three World Championships. Among those paying tribute is Thailand’s Ratchanok Intanon, a long-time rival and, increasingly, a friend, who shared a heartfelt … Read more
Wang Zhiyi Ends An Se-young’s Reign, Claims All England Open Title BIRMINGHAM, England – In a stunning upset at the Utilita Arena on Sunday, China’s Wang Zhiyi dethroned world No. 1 An Se-young to win the women’s singles title at the All England Open Badminton Championships. The victory marked a significant milestone for Wang, ending … Read more
Wong Ling Ching defeated Indian shuttler Isharani Baruah 18-21, 21-16, 21-13. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA: Malaysia is assured of a spot in the women’s singles final of the Thailand Masters, a first for the nation in the World Tour Super 300 event. World No 42 shuttler Wong Ling Ching defeated India’s 48th ranked Isharani Baruah … Read more
AP, Melbourne: Veteran tennis player and seven-time Grand Slam singles champion Venus Williams will participate in the Australian Open this year for the first time in five years and will thus become the oldest player to participate in this tournament. They have been given a wild card entry to play in the first Grand Slam … Read more
PETALING JAYA: Former women’s singles shuttler Ho Yen Mei had a solid reason for turning down coaching offers from abroad – she wants to focus on nurturing the next generation of Malaysian shuttlers. Yen Mei, who retired in 2023, is now a coach at the Kuala Lumpur Badminton Association (KLBA), dedicating her efforts to grassroots … Read more
PETALING JAYA: South Korea’s An Se-young ended her 2025 season on a high after successfully won her second World Tour Finals title and becoming the first badminton player to earn more than US$1mil in prize money in a single season. The world No. 1 defeated China’s Wang Zhiyi 21-13, 18-21, 21-10 in the final yesterday … Read more
On point: Siti Zulaikha Azmi beat Bui Bich Phuong 21-19, 21-19 to contribute the winning point against Vietnam in the quarter-finals. PETALING JAYA: The women’s team are just one step away from reaching a SEA Games team event final for the first time in 10 years, but they must overcome Indonesia in today’s semi-finals. The … Read more
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“`html Ahn se-young Pulls Off Miraculous Comeback to Clinch Denmark Open title Odense, Denmark – In a display of sheer grit and unparalleled skill, South Korea’s badminton sensation Ahn Se-young has once again captivated the sports world, snatching her eighth international title of the year at the BWF World Tour Super 750 denmark Open. The … Read more
Carlos Alcaraz Advances at Wimbledon; Top Women’s Seeds tumble Two-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz continued his quest for a Wimbledon three-peat, advancing to the next round. Alcaraz dispatched Oliver Tarvet, currently ranked No. 733, in straight sets 6-1, 6-4, 6-4. The Spaniard’s victory extends his Wimbledon winning streak to 20 matches. For Alcaraz, the match … Read more