Kuala Lumpur: The Malaysian mixed doubles pair, Chan Peng Soon/Goh Liu Ying came to the Tokyo Olympic Games with high hopes and golden expectations. Nevertheless, after losing to Mark Lamsfus/Isabel Herttrich of Germany 12-21, 15-21 on Sunday, their hope of advancing to the knockout stage was pretty much over. Continue reading Lee Chong Wei, Koo Kien Keat Defend Chan Peng Soon/Goh Liu Ying Against Haters after Olympic Loss
Tag: Badminton Events at 2020 Tokyo Olympics
Badminton at the Summer Olympics – Lee Zii Jia, Kento Momota & Chen Long Off To Strong Start at the Tokyo Olympics
Tokyo: Malaysia’s World No. 8 men’s singles player, Lee Zii Jia opened his first Olympics with a convincing straight-set win over Artem Pochtarov of Ukraine on Sunday. The reigning All England champion looked in ruthless form as he won 21–5, 21–11. Continue reading Badminton at the Summer Olympics – Lee Zii Jia, Kento Momota & Chen Long Off To Strong Start at the Tokyo Olympics
Aaron Chia/Soh Wooi Yik Win, Lee Yang/Wang Chi-Lin Drop First Group Badminton Match at the Summer Olympics
Tokyo: Malaysia’s World No. 9 men’s doubles pair, Aaron Chia/Soh Wooi Yik put up a brilliant performance in their first Group D match at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics on Saturday to beat World No. 8 Choi Sol-Gyu/Seo Seung-Jae of Korea 24-22, 21-15. Continue reading Aaron Chia/Soh Wooi Yik Win, Lee Yang/Wang Chi-Lin Drop First Group Badminton Match at the Summer Olympics
Kento Momota, Goh Liu Ying, Lee Zii Jia, Loh Kean Yew, and Other Shuttlers Shine at Opening Ceremony of Tokyo Olympics
Tokyo: The 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games finally got underway on Friday after being postponed for one year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue reading Kento Momota, Goh Liu Ying, Lee Zii Jia, Loh Kean Yew, and Other Shuttlers Shine at Opening Ceremony of Tokyo Olympics
Half-Blind Shon Seung-mo’s Unique Journey – Inspirational Stories of Badminton at the Olympics
Kuala Lumpur: Shon Seung-mo is a former badminton player from South Korea and won the men’s singles silver medal at the 2004 Athens Olympics. Shon was playing badminton with an almost blind right eye throughout his professional career, after being hit in the eye by a shuttlecock when he was 15 years old. Continue reading Half-Blind Shon Seung-mo’s Unique Journey – Inspirational Stories of Badminton at the Olympics
Lee Chong Wei’s Ankle Injury – Inspirational Stories of Badminton at the Olympics
Kuala Lumpur: With only one day left before the official opening ceremony of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, BadmintonPlanet would like to share some heartwarming badminton stories which encapsulate the competitive spirit of the Olympics and how it could bring out the best in everyone. Continue reading Lee Chong Wei’s Ankle Injury – Inspirational Stories of Badminton at the Olympics
Kento Momota and the Japanese Badminton Team Enter the Olympic Village
Tokyo: On July 18, the Japanese badminton national team has entered the Olympic Village. The Japanese team head coach Park Joo-bong and 13 players who will be competing at the Olympics also held a press conference the same day. The following are some key takeaways from Park and the Japanese badminton players. Continue reading Kento Momota and the Japanese Badminton Team Enter the Olympic Village
Facemask with Pictures of Kento Momota, Yuta Watanabe, and Arisa Higashino’s Faces
Tokyo: Some lucky students in Tomioka – a town located in Japan’s Fukushima Prefecture received unique facemasks with Kento Momota, Yuta Watanabe, and Arisa Higashino’s faces printed on them. Continue reading Facemask with Pictures of Kento Momota, Yuta Watanabe, and Arisa Higashino’s Faces
Tai Tzu Ying’s Father Slams Taiwan Government for Flying to Tokyo in Economy Class
Tokyo: The Taiwanese athletes and support staff departed for the Tokyo Olympics on Monday, and a controversy erupted when world No. 1 women’s singles player, Tai Tzu Ying posted on Instagram showing herself sitting in economy class, with a caption saying “I miss Eva airline, got to sit in business class.” Continue reading Tai Tzu Ying’s Father Slams Taiwan Government for Flying to Tokyo in Economy Class
Chan Peng Soon/Goh Liu Ying Eying Olympic Gold in Tokyo
Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia’s World No. 7 mixed doubles pair, Chan Peng Soon/Goh Liu Ying are determined to win gold at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics which is scheduled to kick off on Friday, July 23. Continue reading Chan Peng Soon/Goh Liu Ying Eying Olympic Gold in Tokyo