Seoul: Korea’s former World No. 1 men’s singles player Lee Hyun-Il has announced his retirement from badminton at the age of 39. Lee’s The retirement ceremony was held in the Miryang City Hall, South Korea, together with the 2010 Asian Championships men’s doubles gold medalist Cho Gun-Woo. Continue reading Lee Hyun-Il & Cho Gun-Woo retire from badminton
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Premier Badminton League: Lee Hyun-il celebrates Christmas with win over Chong Wei Feng
Mumbai: The Lee Hyun-il led defending champions Hyderabad Hunters grabbed their Christmas Day victory with a final score of 5-0 over Chennai Smashes in the 2018/2019 season of Premier Badminton League (PBL) on Tuesday. Continue reading Premier Badminton League: Lee Hyun-il celebrates Christmas with win over Chong Wei Feng
Joyous Hyderabad Hunters claim Maiden Premier Badminton League title
Hyderabad: Rio Olympic champion Carolina Marin, cheered on by her Hyderabad Hunters teammates, staged an incredible comeback for her team in the Vodafone Premier Badminton League (PBL) final to level the tie at 3-3. Continue reading Joyous Hyderabad Hunters claim Maiden Premier Badminton League title
Kidambi Srikanth demolishes Lee Hyun-il to take Denmark Open trophy
Odense: The 24-year-old Kidambi Srikanth of India has given his stunningly flawless thrashing of Lee Hyun-il of Korea in the Denmark Open final, needed only 25 minutes to lift his third Super Series title of the year on Sunday. Continue reading Kidambi Srikanth demolishes Lee Hyun-il to take Denmark Open trophy
Lee Hyun-il vs Kidambi Srikanth in Denmark Open final
Odense: The 37-year-old Lee Hyun-il of Korea on Saturday showed that he still has a lot left in him, coming from a set down to defeat No. 1 seed and compatriot Son Wan-Ho to make it to the Denmark Open final. Lee defeated his compatriot and former World No. 1 Son Wan-Ho 25-23, 18-21, 21-17 in one hour and 32 minutes in the first men’s singles semifinal to set up what a mouth-watering contest against No. 8 seed Kidambi Srikanth of India. Continue reading Lee Hyun-il vs Kidambi Srikanth in Denmark Open final
Tan Kian Meng-Lai Pei Jing, Angus Ng Ka-long clinch Malaysia Masters
Sibu: Despite falling short in the Malaysia Masters mixed doubles final last year, Tan Kian Meng/Lai Pei Jing were determined not to let that happen again this year when the World No. 9 mixed doubles pair of Malaysia closed out the final against compatriots Goh Soon Huat/Shevon Jemie Lai 21-17, 21-9 to lift the Malaysia Masters title on Sunday.
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Goh Soon Huat/Shevon Lai beat Tontowi Ahmad/Gloria Widjaja to reach Malaysia Masters final
Sibu: Malaysian mixed doubles pair Goh Soon Huat/Shevon Jemie Lai will meet compatriots Tan Kian Meng/Lai Pei Jing in Sunday’s Malaysia Masters finals after both pairs won through semi-finals against their opponents on Saturday.
Purple League: Ampang Jaya BC shock defending champions Muar City
Cyber Jaya: Although Ampang Jaya BC’s Lee Cheuk Yiu lost the second men’s singles match against Lee Hyun Il of Muar City with 1-3, but due to Lee Cheuk Yiu was able to steal one set from Lee Hyun Il, he managed to fire Ampang Jaya BC to a 10-9 victory on Monday.
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Mathias Boe/Carsten Mogensen stage remarkable career comeback to win French Open
Paris: Who would have thought Carsten Mogensen whom was on the edge between life and death at the end of February could ever play competitive badminton again, let alone winning another Superseries title.
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Lee Hyun-Il beats Angus Ng Ka Long to reach French Open final
Paris: The 36-year-old former World No. 1 men’s singles player Lee Hyun-Il of Korea who has not won a Superseries for a while, stormed into the French Open final after stunning No. 8 seed Angus Ng Ka Long of Hong Kong 21-17, 21-15 in 39 minutes at the famous Coubertin Court in Paris.
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