Gold medallist Malaysian shuttler gifted with special-edition Omega watch

The pride of the nation – Cheah Liek Hou – has received well-deserved accolades all around. The latest acknowledgement comes from Omega. To mark his recent achievement at the Paralympic Games 2024 in Paris, the watchmaker has gifted the shuttler with its special-edition Speedmaster Chronoscope Paris 2024. He receives the watch from Omega Malaysia vice-president Martin Issing...

Badminton: Justin Hoh bags first title of the year with Slovenian Open win

PETALING JAYA: Men's singles shuttler Justin Hoh captured his first title of the year at the lower tier Slovenian Open on Sunday (May 19). Justin, who last won the Uganda International in February last year, defeated Indonesia's Prahdiska Bagas 19-21, 21-11, 21-15 in the final of the International Series event in Maribor. The 20-year-old looks to be...

Indonesian badminton star Christie and Japan’s Yamaguchi win Hong Kong Open finals

HONG KONG (AFP): Jonatan Christie became the first Indonesian to win the Hong Kong Open men's singles title in 25 years after a fierce battle with Japan's Kenta Nishimoto, whose compatriot Akane Yamaguchi claimed the women's title. Christie was pushed all the way by world number 15 Nishimoto after dropping the first game 12-21. But he managed...

Amazing resolve – Mei Xing’s game for challenge of double duty

PETALING JAYA: Bring it on! Teoh Mei Xing is ready to embrace the challenge of playing in both the women’s and mixed doubles. The national shuttler is set to take on double duty after her women’s doubles partner Anna Cheong recovered from a long-term injury. Mei Xing had combined with Hoo Pang Ron in the mixed doubles when...