Pumped-up Aaron-Wooi Yik storm into Indian Open semis

PETALING JAYA: Doubles shuttlers Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik came to the rescue for Malaysia once again. The former world champions Aaron-Wooi Yik gave home fans lots to cheer when they powered their way to the semi-finals of the Indian Open with a superb 21-19, 21-19 win against China’s Liu Yuchen-Ou Xuanyi in the quarter-finals at the...

Zii Jia loses to Kodai, Singapore’s Jia Min reaches semis in India

PETALING JAYA: It is the end of the road for men’s singles shuttler Lee Zii Jia at the Indian Open after he lost to Japan’s Kodai Naraoka 13-21, 21-9, 21-16 in the quarter-finals on Friday (Jan 19) at the K.D. Jadhav Indoor Hall in New Delhi. Zii Jia was in commanding form in the first game...

No home joy as Aaron-Soh and Ong-Teo bow out in quarters

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's challenge has ended in the home tournament with the defeats of men's doubles shuttlers Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik and Ong Yew Sin-Teo Ee Yi in the quarter-finals. Fans were left disappointed as world No. 4 and former world champions Aaron-Wooi Yik went down 21-16, 18-21, 13-21 to current world title holders Kang Min-hyuk-Seo...

Tze Yong’s injury has given others chance for Asian team event

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian men’s singles strength in the Asia Team Championships is set to be diluted with Ng Tze Yong’s injury. Yesterday, it was confirmed that Tze Yong had suffered from a muscle tear in his lower back and would be out of next week’s Indian Open in New Delhi. Tze Yong got injured during the opening...

Se-young forgets pain in bid to become first Korean winner

KUALA LUMPUR: Shuttler An Se-young (pic) is still not in her best condition but she will not let this stop her from trying to create history for South Korea in the Malaysian Open. The reigning world champion is aiming to become the first women’s singles player from her country to win the tourney. Se-young, though, is still...

Chan bids adieu to home Open by serving biggest thanks to local supporters

KUALA LUMPUR: It may not be the best outing for independent mixed doubles shuttler Chan Peng Soon at the Malaysian Open, but he will always have fond memories of the home tourney. Peng Soon managed to reach the final twice with his former partner, Goh Liu Ying, in the 2013 and 2016 editions. Despite having to settle...

Giant-slayer Chun-yi makes Axiata Arena his happy hunting ground

KUALA LUMPUR: There’s something about playing in Malaysia that gives Taiwan’s Lin Chun-yi the power to topple giants. The world No. 21 shuttler has been smashing personal records here at the Axiata Arena after securing a spot in the semi-finals of the Malaysian Open, the furthest he has progressed in a Super 1000 tournament. He did this...

Aaron-Soh, Ong-Teo storm into quarters as new perks unveiled

KUALA LUMPUR: Olympic Games hopefuls Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik and Ong Yew Sin-Teo Ee Yi had more than one reason to celebrate after storming into the men’s doubles quarter-finals in the Malaysian Open yesterday. Both pairs not only won their respective matches but also received a boost as they will enjoy the newly announced benefits that...

Who is Erik Spoelstra’s ex-wife? All you need to know about Nikki Spoelstra!

Learn everything about Erik Spoelstra's ex-wife, Nikki Spoelstra and her relationship timeline with Erik. Stay updated with the latest news on Erik Spoelstra by following Pinkvilla Erik Spoelstra, also known as Coach Spo, currently leads the Miami Heat as the head coach in the NBA. Born on November 1, 1970, in Evanston, Illinois, he grew up...

NBA trade rumor: Warriors open for business, everyone except Stephen Curry on the table following 36-point blowout

Warriors explore trades post 36-pt loss Curry untouchable. NBA buzz intensifies as Golden State signals readiness for major shakeup The New Orleans Pelicans dealt a damaging 36-point defeat to the Golden State Warriors, leaving them trailing at a score of 141-105. This substantial loss has caused alarm over the Warriors' recent form, as the team has lost...