Kuala Lumpur: Both Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) players Iskandar Zulkarnain Zainuddin and Soniia Cheah have successfully lifted the men’s singles and women’s singles titles respectively at the 2018 Malaysia national badminton championships on Saturday. Continue reading Iskandar Zulkarnain, Soniia Cheah win Malaysia national title
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Lee Zii Jia to face Iskandar Zulkarnain in Malaysia National Championships final
Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia’s No. 2 men’s singles player Lee Zii Jia who lost to Jan Jorgensen of Denmark in the first round of Swiss Open two weeks ago, lived up to expectations and capped off a brilliant performance to beat former Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) player and No. 2 seed Chong Wei Feng 21-9, 21-18 in 31 minutes to advance into the 2018 Malaysia National Championships final on Saturday. Continue reading Lee Zii Jia to face Iskandar Zulkarnain in Malaysia National Championships final
Soong Joo Ven & Iskandar Zulkarnain fizzle out at Swiss Open
Basel: Malaysia’s men’s singles challenge in the Swiss Open badminton tournament ended after both Soong Joo Ven, Iskandar Zulkarnain were knocked out by their respective opponents in the second round on Thursday. Continue reading Soong Joo Ven & Iskandar Zulkarnain fizzle out at Swiss Open
Jan Jorgensen beats Lee Zii Jia to play Iskandar Zulkarnain in Swiss Open second round
Basel: After rested for nearly eight months due to a recurring heel injury, the World No. 155 men’s singles player Jan O. Jorgensen eased past his Malaysian opponent World No. 46 Lee Zii Jia 21-15, 21-14 in straight sets in the Swiss Open opener on Wednesday. Continue reading Jan Jorgensen beats Lee Zii Jia to play Iskandar Zulkarnain in Swiss Open second round
Malaysia men’s team lose 2-3 to Thailand at 2018 BATC tie
Alor Setar: Malaysia have lost their 2018 Badminton Asia Team Championships (BATC) first-group tie in Sultan Abdul Halim Stadium, Alor Setar, Malaysia after Iskandar Zulkarnain was defeated in straight sets by World No. 51 Kantaphon Wangcharoen, giving Thailand a 3-2 victory. Continue reading Malaysia men’s team lose 2-3 to Thailand at 2018 BATC tie
Malaysia could name Iskandar Zulkarnain in 2018 Badminton Asia Team Championships to face Thailand
Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia’s men’s singles chief coach, Misbun Sidek is expected to play Iskandar Zulkarnain as the third men’s singles player ahead of the 2018 Badminton Asia Team Championships opening tie against Thailand on Tuesday although Zulkarnain had just arrived from India Monday morning. Continue reading Malaysia could name Iskandar Zulkarnain in 2018 Badminton Asia Team Championships to face Thailand
Iskandar Zulkarnain fights hard, goes down late against Shi Yuqi in India Open semis
New Delhi: For few moments in the third set, there were good chances for Malaysia’s unseeded Iskandar Zulkarnain to beat No. 4 seed Shi Yuqi of China in the India Open semi-finals when Zulkarnain was leading 10-5, 16-12 in the third set. However, late surge from Shi helped him edged past Zulkarnain 21-18, 10-21, 21-19 in a 69 minutes battle. Continue reading Iskandar Zulkarnain fights hard, goes down late against Shi Yuqi in India Open semis
Iskandar Zulkarnain enters India Open semi-finals
New Delhi: Malaysia’s unseeded Iskandar Zulkarnain continued his excellent run of form by casting aside defending champion Sameer Verma of India 21-17, 21-14 in the quarter-finals of India Open on Friday. Zulkarnain, who defeated World No. 5 Kidambi Srikanth on Thursday, used terrific court coverage and pinpoint accuracy to nullify the Indian shuttler in 49 minutes. Continue reading Iskandar Zulkarnain enters India Open semi-finals
Iskandar Zulkarnain beats Kidambi Srikanth to enter India Open quarters
New Delhi: Malaysia’s unseeded Iskandar Zulkarnain pulled off a huge upset at India Open on Thursday by overpowering No. 2 seed and home favorite Kidambi Srikanth of India 21-19, 21-17 in 43 minutes. Continue reading Iskandar Zulkarnain beats Kidambi Srikanth to enter India Open quarters
Iskandar Zulkarnain, Tan Kian Meng/Lai Pei Jing advance to India Open second round
New Delhi: After struggling to find his grove and suffered a first round loss at Malaysia Masters two weeks ago, Malaysia’s Iskandar Zulkarnain returned to dominance by making a strong start in the first round of India Open, overcoming World No. 39 Emil Holst of Denmark 21-15, 21-17 in 39 minutes on Wednesday. Continue reading Iskandar Zulkarnain, Tan Kian Meng/Lai Pei Jing advance to India Open second round