Seoul: The world of badminton was shaken as news emerged about the knee injury of its reigning queen, An Se-young. The top-ranked women’s singles player, who heroically clinched gold at the 2022 Hangzhou Asian Games despite her evident discomfort, will be sidelined from international tournaments for an estimated 2 to 5 weeks. Continue reading An Se-young Out for 2 to 5 Weeks After Knee Tendon Injury
Category: 2022 Asian Games
Chirag Shetty/Satwiksairaj Rankireddy Win Historic Gold for India at 2022 Asian Games
Hangzhou: After a 41-year wait, India’s badminton scene lit up with Satwiksairaj Rankireddy/Chirag Shetty claiming a monumental gold medal at the Asian Games 2022, held in Hangzhou. Their achievement marked India’s first medal in badminton since Leroy D’sa and Pradeep Gandhe’s bronze medal in 1982, and this time, it’s a gold medal. Continue reading Chirag Shetty/Satwiksairaj Rankireddy Win Historic Gold for India at 2022 Asian Games
An Se Young Claims Gold At Asian Games
Hangzhou: Korea’s An Se Young made waves in the Asian Games individual event as she clinched gold in the women’s singles, ending China’s stronghold at the Asian Games 2023. Continue reading An Se Young Claims Gold At Asian Games
Aaron Chia/Soh Wooi Yik Settle For Bronze At Asian Games
Hangzhou: Malaysian badminton duo Aaron Chia/Soh Wooi Yik won bronze after losing in the semi-finals to the world number three pair from India, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy/Chirag Shetty 21-17, 21-12 on Friday. Continue reading Aaron Chia/Soh Wooi Yik Settle For Bronze At Asian Games
Aaron Chia/Soh Wooi Yik Advance To Asian Games Semi-finals
Hangzhou: Malaysia’s Aaron Chia/Soh Wooi Yik cheered up the Malaysian badminton camp on Friday when they successfully qualified for the semi-finals of the 2023 Asian Games. Continue reading Aaron Chia/Soh Wooi Yik Advance To Asian Games Semi-finals
Lee Chong Wei encourages Ng Tze Yong after Asian Games 3rd Round Win
Hangzhou: Ng Tze Yong received a phone call from badminton legend Lee Chong Wei after reaching the quarter-finals of the Asian Games on Wednesday. Continue reading Lee Chong Wei encourages Ng Tze Yong after Asian Games 3rd Round Win
Lee Zii Jia Overcomes Kunlavut Vitidsarn In Asian Games Comeback
Hangzhou: Malaysia’s top men’s singles player, Lee Zii Jia, staged a sensational comeback to defeat world champion Kunlavut Vitidsarn of Thailand 10-21, 21-19, 21-6 in the 3rd round of the Asian Games on Friday. Continue reading Lee Zii Jia Overcomes Kunlavut Vitidsarn In Asian Games Comeback
Ng Tze Yong Overthrows Loh Kean Yew at Asian Games
Hangzhou: In a stunning twist at the Binjiang Gymnasium during the Asian Games, Malaysia’s world No. 19, Ng Tze Yong, dispatched Singapore’s 2021 world champion, Loh Kean Yew, in an impressive second-round encounter. Continue reading Ng Tze Yong Overthrows Loh Kean Yew at Asian Games
Lee Zii Jia Faces World Champion Kunlavut Vitidsarn In Asian Games 3rd Round
Hangzhou: Malaysia’s World No. 16 Lee Zii Jia faces a daunting task in the 3rd round of the Asian Games 2023, as he is set to take on reigning world champion Kunlavut Vitidsarn of Thailand. Continue reading Lee Zii Jia Faces World Champion Kunlavut Vitidsarn In Asian Games 3rd Round
Lee Zii Jia Beat Ng Ka Long in Hangzhou Asian Games
Hangzhou: Lee Zii Jia, the world No. 16 men’s singles player from Malaysia, successfully defeated the world No. 18 Ng Ka Long of Hong Kong 2-1 in the round of 64 at the Hangzhou Asian Games badminton men’s singles individual event. He avenged his opponent and reached the top 32, where he will face Mourinho Zefi Costa Gusmao De Jesus of East Timor and is expected to advance with ease. Continue reading Lee Zii Jia Beat Ng Ka Long in Hangzhou Asian Games