Keiho Takahashi, whose dad is Iranian and mum, Japanese, is also an undergraduate at the prestigious Hosei University in Tokyo. At the 19th Asian Games currently happening in Hangzhou, the cheers at the volleyball courts have been deafening. And we suspect that part of the cheers were reserved for a certain good-looking spiker for the Japanese men’s volleyball...
WINNING gold in the 2006 Asian Games in Doha was an unforgettable moment for former shuttler Tan Boon Heong. Boon Heong was only 19 when he combined with then 21-yearold Koo Kien Keat in the men’s doubles to end Malaysia’s 36-year wait for a gold in the Asiad in stunning fashion after beating Indonesians Luluk Hadiyanto-Alvent...
What does he think of all the attention? Though all eyes are on the athletes competing at the 19th Asian Games happening in Hangzhou, China — you can catch all the action on meWATCH now — spectators to the event have been distracted by a certain policeman patrolling the streets. He's going viral on Douyin and for good reason Dubbed the “Most Handsome...
HANGZHOU: A medal in the Hangzhou Asian Games is guaranteed from esports. The Malaysia Arena of Valor team have qualified for the final after beating Vietnam 2-0 at the China Hangzhou ESports Centre on Monday (Sept 25). They will face either China or Thailand in the final on Tuesday (Sept 26). Malaysia is represented by Chong Han Hui,...
WENG HONGYANG (Chn), men’s singles Hongyang was dubbed the next Lin Dan thanks to the similarities in style in their game. Both are lefties and Hongyang idolises Lin Dan. The 24-year-old, who is currently ranked No. 20 in the world, first caught the eye when he captured the Korean Open last year. Hongyang also stunned India’s...
SHUTTLER Ng Tze Yong (pic) suffered a scare just six days before the Asian Games badminton competition kicks off in Hangzhou. The world No 19 was forced to miss training at the Academy Badminton Malaysia (ABM) in Bukit Kiara yesterday after coming down with fever. However, it was not a major problem and he should be...
SHUTTLER Lee Zii Jia has been sparring with Thailand’s 2019 World Championships bronze medallist Kantaphon Wangcharoen ahead of the Asian Games. With the quality training in his bag, the Malaysian is hoping to have some Siamese sting in Hangzhou. Sporting a blue headband, the Malaysian No 1 attended centralised training for the Asiad on the fourth day...
NATIONAL doubles coaching director Rexy Mainaky (pic) is hoping to be Malaysia’s lucky charm again in the Asian Games. In his first stint as coach in the country, Rexy had successfully guided Koo Kien Keat-Tan Boon Heong to the men’s doubles gold in the 2006 edition in Doha. Kien Keat-Boon Heong had at that time ended Malaysia’s...
PETALING JAYA: Shuttler K. Letshanaa (pic) is enjoying the environment in centralised training for the Asian Games. Letshanaa and the other women shuttlers might not be competing in the women’s team event but they are still training together in a big group at the Academy Badminton Malaysia (ABM) in Bukit Kiara. Letshanaa is happy to spar with...
PETALING JAYA: Shuttlers Goh Soon Huat-Shevon Lai Jemie are out to end their last Asian Games campaign on a high note. Soon Huat, 33 and Shevon, 30 know that age is catching up with them and are keen to make the most of every big opportunity that they have. The world No. 11 independent pair have been...
