CHENGDU: The lack of depth in the singles is still holding Malaysia back in the Thomas Cup Finals. The team, led by world No. 10 Lee Zii Jia, fell 1-3 to China in the semi-finals at the Hi-Tech Zone Sports Center in Chengdu on Saturday (May 4). National coaching director Rexy Mainaky highlighted Malaysia’s over-reliance on Zii...
CHENGDU: It's over for Malaysia as they lost 1-3 to mighty China in the semi-finals of the Thomas Cup Finals. The hope was on Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani to keep Malaysia's challenge alive in the second doubles after the team trailed 1-2 but they could not deliver at the Hi-Tech Sports Centre in Chengdu, China...
CHENGDU: Sadness was written all over the face of debutant Justin Hoh. The men’s singles shuttler Justin was left dejected after missing out becoming a hero for Malaysia in the last Group D tie against Denmark in the Thomas Cup Finals. The 20-year-old battled hard against world No. 26 Rasmus Gemke before going down 13-21, 21-19, 13-21...
CHENGDU: Debutant Justin Hoh had a chance to be the team's hero but he missed it. The 20-year-old went down fighting 13-21, 21-19, 13-21 to experienced Rasmus Gemke in the deciding match and Malaysia lost 2-3 in the final Group D fixture against Denmark in the Thomas Cup Finals at the Hi Tech Zone Sports Center...
CHENGDU: Denmark’s Viktor Axelsen does not only want to spill coffee – but anything to do with Lee Zii Jia. The coffee-lover chose to limit his comments on Zii Jia when asked about their expected duel when Malaysia take on Denmark in a mouth-watering battle in a final Group D tie of the Thomas Cup Finals...
CHENGDU: Expectations on Malaysia in the Uber Cup Finals might be low but this will not dampen Goh Jin Wei and her teammates’ spirit. Malaysia have been placed in the same group as Thailand, Taiwan and Australia and face a tough battle to reach the last eight. Jin Wei, who has qualified for her first Olympics in...
CHENGDU: Wong Choong Hann (pic) chooses to remain mum on Hong Kong’s chances in the Thomas Cup Finals but his silence speaks volumes of their determination to beat Malaysia in their opening Group D match in Chengdu today. The former Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) singles coaching director is staying focused on his task of guiding...
CHENGDU: Never count shuttler Leong Jun Hao out in a team event no matter the odds. Jun Hao is a different animal when it comes to team competitions and proved it once again when he rose to the occasion to stun world No. 27 Angus Ng Ka Long in the second singles to help Malaysia to...
CHENGDU: Malaysia have booked their spot in the quarter-finals of the Thomas Cup Finals after easily beating Algeria 5-0 in the team's second Group D match. As expected, Malaysia faced little trouble against the minnows and Lee Zii Jia got the ball rolling with a confident 21-8, 21-6 win in the first singles on Sunday (April...
CHENGDU: Men’s singles shuttler Lee Zii Jia gave Malaysia a great start against Hong Kong by beating Lee Cheuk Yiu 21-18, 21-18 in a Group D match in the Thomas Cup Finals on Saturday (April 27). World No. 10 Zii Jia stayed cool in a tight match against world No. 15 Cheuk Yiu to come away...
