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Kang Khai Xing-Aaron Tai Shock China as Leong Jun Hao Advances at Japan Open

Tokyo: Kang Khai Xing and Aaron Tai delivered one of Malaysia’s biggest results on the opening day of the 2026 Japan Open, staging a dramatic comeback to eliminate China’s seventh-seeded men’s doubles pair Chen Bo Yang and Liu Yi. Continue reading Kang Khai Xing-Aaron Tai Shock China as Leong Jun Hao Advances at Japan Open

Lee Zii Jia Opens Up About His Recent Struggles and Career Challenges

Kuala Lumpur: Malaysian men’s singles star Lee Zii Jia has offered badminton fans a rare and emotional look into the struggles he has been carrying behind the scenes. Continue reading Lee Zii Jia Opens Up About His Recent Struggles and Career Challenges

Can Shi Yu Qi Defend His World Title as New Delhi Revives Memories of 2009 Upsets?

New Delhi: Shi Yu Qi will arrive at the 2026 BWF World Championships carrying the expectations that come with being the reigning men’s singles champion, the world No. 1 and the leading name in China’s title challenge. Continue reading Can Shi Yu Qi Defend His World Title as New Delhi Revives Memories of 2009 Upsets?

Herry Iman Pierngadi: Man Wei Chong Only 70 Percent Ready Ahead of Japan Open Debut With Soh Wooi Yik

Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia men’s doubles head coach Herry Iman Pierngadi is racing against time to get Man Wei Chong ready for next week’s Japan Open, where the shuttler is set to make his World Tour debut with new partner Soh Wooi Yik. Continue reading Herry Iman Pierngadi: Man Wei Chong Only 70 Percent Ready Ahead of Japan Open Debut With Soh Wooi Yik

Lee Zii Jia Climbs to World No. 54 as Malaysia’s No. 1 Race Heats Up

Kuala Lumpur: Lee Zii Jia’s climb back up the badminton world rankings is gathering momentum, with the Malaysian professional men’s singles player moving six spots to world No. 54. Continue reading Lee Zii Jia Climbs to World No. 54 as Malaysia’s No. 1 Race Heats Up

Yudai Okimoto Beats Riki Takei as Japan Sweeps All Canada Open Titles

Markham, Canada: Japan completed a remarkable clean sweep at the 2026 Canada Open, winning all five badminton titles across men’s singles, women’s singles, men’s doubles, women’s doubles, and mixed doubles. Continue reading Yudai Okimoto Beats Riki Takei as Japan Sweeps All Canada Open Titles

Lee Zii Jia Falls to Riki Takei as Japan Sets Up All-Japanese Canada Open Final

Markham, Ontario: Lee Zii Jia’s encouraging run at the Canada Open came to an end in the men’s singles semifinals after a hard-fought three-game defeat to Japan’s Riki Takei. Continue reading Lee Zii Jia Falls to Riki Takei as Japan Sets Up All-Japanese Canada Open Final

Lee Zii Jia Reaches Canada Open Quarterfinals as Beiwen Zhang Survives Thriller

Markham: Malaysia’s Lee Zii Jia continued his Canada Open campaign in confident fashion, defeating Chinese Taipei’s Liao Jhuo-Fu in straight games to reach the men’s singles quarterfinals. Continue reading Lee Zii Jia Reaches Canada Open Quarterfinals as Beiwen Zhang Survives Thriller

Lee Zii Jia Advances After Kidambi Srikanth Retires at Canada Open

Markham: Lee Zii Jia moved into the second round of the Canada Open after India’s fourth seed Kidambi Srikanth retired during their opening-round men’s singles match on Wednesday. Continue reading Lee Zii Jia Advances After Kidambi Srikanth Retires at Canada Open