KUALA LUMPUR: Men's singles shuttler Leong Jun Hao overcame a stern challenge to book his place in the second round of the Swiss Open on Wednesday (March 19). Playing at St Jakobshalle, Basel, Jun Hao was tipped to have little trouble clearing the first hurdle against Japan’s world No. 45 Koo Takahashi. However, the match proved tougher...
PETALING JAYA: Men's singles shuttler Lee Zii Jia overcame a strong challenge from Taiwan's Chi Yu-jen to book his spot in the Orleans Masters second round. World No. 7 Zii Jia, who was making his first competitive appearance this year after recovering from an ankle injury, needed to come from behind to claim a 17-21, 21-17,...
PETALING JAYA: Men's doubles shuttlers Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani will need to reproduce their brilliant form in the Indian Open to keep their dream of winning the All-England from March 11-16 in Birmingham, United Kingdom. In the draw released on Tuesday (March 4), world No. 2 Sze Fei-Izzuddin will likely face in-form South Koreans Seo...
PETALING JAYA: Men's singles shuttler Lee Zii Jia will face Hong Kong's Angus Ng Ka Long in his first round match in the All-England from March 11-16 in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Based on the draw released on Tuesday (March 4), world No. 7 Zii Jia will need to be on his toes from the start in...
PETALING JAYA: The first impression matters and singles head coach Kenneth Jonassen got what he wanted from the Malaysian Open – precious and valuable insights. Not even a week into his job as the singles supremo, Jonassen from Denmark had to manage and lead the players at the season opener home tournament in Axiata Arena in...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
