Kuala Lumpur: Ng Tze Yong gears up to face Japanese challenger Koki Watanabe in Malaysian Open 2024, a crucial encounter for both players as they set the stage for the 2024 campaign. Their previous clash at the Japan Open adds an element of anticipation, making this match a focal point in Tze Yong’s journey, especially considering his prior elimination by Kodai Naraoka in the Malaysian Open. Continue reading Ng Tze Yong Targets Top 10 World Ranking in 2024
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Kento Momota, Nozomi Okuhara Cruise into 2023 All-Japan Badminton Championships Finals
Tokyo: The men’s singles semi-finals at the All Japan Badminton Championships were expected to witness a showdown between the former and current Japanese top men’s singles players, Kento Momota and Kodai Naraoka. However, Kodai Naraoka had to withdraw due to health issues, allowing Kento Momota to advance to the finals effortlessly. Continue reading Kento Momota, Nozomi Okuhara Cruise into 2023 All-Japan Badminton Championships Finals
Liu Yuchen Questions The 2024 Malaysia Open Draw
Beijing: The first-round draw for the 2024 Malaysia Badminton Open has stirred controversy, with Liu Yuchen and Ou Xuanyi facing He Jiting and Ren Xiangyu in the first round. Liu Yuchen expressed discontent on Weibo, questioning whether the draw was done fairly and tagging the Badminton World Federation (BWF) account. Continue reading Liu Yuchen Questions The 2024 Malaysia Open Draw
PV Sindhu Makes A Total of USD $7.1 Million In Earnings For The Year 2023
New Delhi: Forbes recently unveiled the list of the top 20 highest-earning female athletes globally this year, with Indian badminton star PV Sindhu being the sole representative from the badminton world. Continue reading PV Sindhu Makes A Total of USD $7.1 Million In Earnings For The Year 2023
2024 Malaysia Open: Lee Zii Jia Faces Lu Guangzu, Ng Tze Yong Takes on Koki Watanabe in Opening Round
Kuala Lumpur: The draw for the highly anticipated 2024 Malaysia Open, a Super 1000 event scheduled to take place in Kuala Lumpur from January 9 to January 14, 2024, has been unveiled. Continue reading 2024 Malaysia Open: Lee Zii Jia Faces Lu Guangzu, Ng Tze Yong Takes on Koki Watanabe in Opening Round
Tai Tzu Ying Clinches Fourth BWF World Tour Finals Title
Hangzhou: Chinese Taipei’s former world No. 1 player, Tai Tzu Ying, triumphed over Spain’s former Olympic champion and world champion Carolina Marin in the final of the BWF World Tour Finals, securing the championship with a score of 12-21, 21-14, 21-18. Continue reading Tai Tzu Ying Clinches Fourth BWF World Tour Finals Title
Choong Hon Jian/Muhammad Haikal Win Guwahati Masters
Guwahati: Choong Hon Jian/Muhammad Haikal secured their second consecutive BWF World Tour title this year at Guwahati Masters on Sunday, making them the sole Malaysian shuttlers to achieve such a feat in 2023. The World No. 69 pair, triumphant at the Syed Modi International on December 3rd, and emerged victorious in the Guwahati Masters final on Sunday by defeating the Chinese Taipei duo Lin Bing-Wei/Su Ching Heng, ranked 268th globally, with a score of 21-17, 23-21. Continue reading Choong Hon Jian/Muhammad Haikal Win Guwahati Masters
Hendra Setiawan/Mohammad Ahsan Enter 2023 Denmark Open Second Round
Odense: In a display of classic badminton, the legendary Indonesian men’s pair, Mohammad Ahsan/Hendra Setiawan, have successfully moved to the next stage of the 2023 Denmark Open after triumphing in a nail-biting contest. Continue reading Hendra Setiawan/Mohammad Ahsan Enter 2023 Denmark Open Second Round
Korea Wins Women’s Team Gold at Asian Games
Hangzhou: The South Korean women’s badminton team won their first Asian Games gold medal in 29 years on Sunday, defeating China 3-0 in the team final in Hangzhou, China. Continue reading Korea Wins Women’s Team Gold at Asian Games
Rexy Mainaky Ascends to ABM’s Coaching Director Role
Kuala Lumpur: The Academy of Badminton Malaysia (ABM) is making organizational changes. Previously serving as the Doubles Coaching Director, Rexy Mainaky has been elevated to the role of ABM’s Coaching Director. Continue reading Rexy Mainaky Ascends to ABM’s Coaching Director Role