Category: 2021 Singapore Open

Lee Zii Jia & 7 Other Malaysian Shuttlers Head Straight into Tokyo Olympics After Cancellation of 2021 Singapore Open

Kuala Lumpur: The Badminton qualification pathways for the Tokyo Games have been full of twists and turns. As many Asian countries such as Malaysia, Singapore have instituted strict lockdowns to help slow the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Badminton World Federation (BWF) had issued an announcement on Wednesday that the last Olympic qualifier – Singapore Open which was scheduled to be held from June 1 to June 6, had been canceled. Continue reading Lee Zii Jia & 7 Other Malaysian Shuttlers Head Straight into Tokyo Olympics After Cancellation of 2021 Singapore Open

Aaron Chia/Soh Wooi Yik’s Olympic Rankings Affected by The Postponement of Malaysia Open

Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia’s World No. 9 men’s doubles pair Aaron Chia admitted that the postponement of the Malaysia Open has affected him and his partner, Soh Wooi Yik, of becoming a seeded pair in the Tokyo Olympics. Continue reading Aaron Chia/Soh Wooi Yik’s Olympic Rankings Affected by The Postponement of Malaysia Open

India’s Confusing Messages Over Whether to Withdraw or to Participate at Malaysia Open

Kuala Lumpur: On Thursday afternoon, the Sports Authority of India (SAI) announced prematurely that the Indian Badminton Team was forced to withdraw from the Malaysian Open which will be held in Kuala Lumpur from May 25 to May 30. Continue reading India’s Confusing Messages Over Whether to Withdraw or to Participate at Malaysia Open

Lee Zii Jia to play Malaysia and Singapore Opens as Warm-ups Ahead of Tokyo Olympics

Kuala Lumpur: Getting stuck in quarantine has disrupted training for the reigning All England champion, Lee Zii Jia, and the 23-year-old downplayed expectations of winning the two tournaments which were also the last two Olympic qualifiers. Continue reading Lee Zii Jia to play Malaysia and Singapore Opens as Warm-ups Ahead of Tokyo Olympics

Kidambi Srikanth, Saina Nehwal Likely Travel for Malaysia and Singapore via Doha After Travel Ban

New Delhi: With the last two tournaments counting for the Tokyo 2020 qualification being the Malaysian Open (May 25 to May 30), and the Singapore Open (June 1 to June 6), the Badminton Association of India (BAI) has been doing everything possible to ensure Indian shuttlers including Kidambi Srikanth, Saina Nehwal could travel to Malaysia and Singapore after the two countries have imposed a temporary travel ban on flights from India amid worsening COVID-19 crisis in that country. Continue reading Kidambi Srikanth, Saina Nehwal Likely Travel for Malaysia and Singapore via Doha After Travel Ban

Olympic Hopes Fading for Kidambi Srikanth, Saina Nehwal as Malaysia & Singapore Ban Entry of Travellers from India

Kuala Lumpur: With India’s COVID-19 outbreak worsening, Malaysia’s National Security Council (MKN) on Monday had announced a temporary ban on inbound flights from India, and the admission of international students of Indian citizenship and international business visitors. Continue reading Olympic Hopes Fading for Kidambi Srikanth, Saina Nehwal as Malaysia & Singapore Ban Entry of Travellers from India