Badminton: Mixed fortunes for Tang Jie-Ee Wei, Pang Ron-Su Yin in Indian Open

PETALING JAYA: It was a good day for mixed doubles shuttlers Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei when they made it into the Indian Open second round but teammates Hoo Pang Ron-Cheng Su Yin crashed out early. Tang Jie-Ee Wei, who reached a career-high No. 3 in the latest world rankings, were in commanding form as they...

Goh-Izzuddin and Chen-Toh rejoice rise to career-high rankings in style

PETALING JAYA: Doubles shuttlers Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani (pic) and Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei celebrated their rise to career high world rankings by reaching the second round of the Indian Open. In the men’s doubles, Sze Fei-Izzuddin, who moved up one spot to No. 2 in the latest rankings, defeated teammates Tan Wee Kiong-Nur...

Great early chance for Chan-Toh and Goh-Shevon to rise up rankings in 2025

PETALING JAYA: Mixed doubles shuttlers Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei and Goh Soon Huat-Shevon Lai Jemie can start the new year with a spring in their step as they have a great opportunity to move up the rankings next month. Tang Jie-Ee Wei and Soon Huat-Shevon, who are currently ranked No. 6 and No. 7 in...

Faiq will double up his effort to excel in the singles

PETALING JAYA: Young shuttler Mohd Faiq Masawi hopes to improve his fortunes in the men’s singles next year after struggling in the event so far. The 18-year-old, who has moved up to the senior team, will be focusing on the singles next year after his partnership in the men’s doubles with Lok Hong Quan ended last...

Ex-international Kay Bin confirmed as Zii Jia’s new coach

PETALING JAYA: Former international Yeoh Kay Bin has been confirmed as men's singles shuttler Lee Zii Jia's new coach. Team LZJ announced the appointment of Kay Bin on Wednesday (Dec 25). "Please welcome Team LZJ's new head coach, Yeoh Kay Bin. "Kay Bin, a former international for Malaysia brings a wealth of coaching experience both local and abroad. "He...

Shuttler Sze Fei gets engaged

PETALING JAYA: It was a joyful end to the year for men's doubles shuttler Goh Sze Fei after he announced his engagement with partner Yoke Shan. Sze Fei, who enjoyed a breakthrough year with Nur Izzuddin Rumsani on the court, got engaged to Yoke Shan on Wednesday (Dec 25). "The best gift this season is the promise...

Taiwan protests after badminton players taunted in China during 2024 World Tour Finals

TAIPEI (AFP): Taiwan's badminton association has filed a protest after its Olympic champion duo Lee Yang and Wang Chi-lin were taunted by spectators during a match in China, Taiwan sports authorities have announced. China considers Taiwan to be part of its territory and has refused to rule out using force to bring the self-ruled island under...

Izzuddin rates this year’s season as 10 out of 10

PETALING JAYA: It was not a perfect ending for professionals Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani in the season finale World Tour Finals but they can be very proud of themselves. The world No. 7 fought hard before losing 17-21, 21-17, 11-21 in 65 minutes to Kim Astrup-Anders Skaarup Rasmussen of Denmark in THE men's doubles final...

Inaugural surf competition in Kelantan attracts over 2,000 visitors

BACHOK: The two-day inaugural surfing competition held at Pantai Impian Kemasin here, which ended on Sunday (Dec 15), will be turned into an annual affair during the monsoon season in Kelantan. Kemasin Surf Competition Volume organiser Fazreen Haiqal Azmi said the extreme watersport attracted over 2,000 visitors over the two days, adding that the sport received...

World Tour Finals: Zii Jia, Aaron-Wooi Yik assured of semis spot

PETALING JAYA: It was double joy for Malaysia when both men's singles shuttler Lee Zii Jia and men's doubles pair Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik claimed their second wins in the World Tour Finals to almost certainly earn their spots in the semi-finals. World No. 8 Zii Jia pulled off a stunning 21-14, 21-19 victory over world...