Aaron urges BWF to change tournament medical rules and use VAR

PETALING JAYA: Men's doubles shuttler Aaron Chia hopes the Badminton World Federation (BWF) will introduce video assistant referee (VAR) technology and change the medical rules for tournaments. His suggestions come in the wake of the world governing body's proposed move to significantly increase prize money and extend the duration of tournaments. While the 28-year-old welcomed the changes,...

Penang coach Akmal says call on penalties against JDT spot on

PETALING JAYA: Penang coach Akmal Rizal Rakhli has no quarrel on the three penalties awarded to Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) during their 0-5 loss in the Super League on Thursday. Despite JDT converting two of the spot-kicks at the Sultan Ibrahim Stadium, Akmal isn’t disputing the calls made by the referee. Akmal said the penalties that were...