Copenhagen: After 18 years on the badminton court, Hans-Kristian Vittinghus is hanging up his racket. The 37-year-old Danish veteran announced his retirement on Thursday, citing a desire to focus on new challenges. Continue reading Hans-Kristian Vittinghus Calls it a Career, Looks to Next Chapter
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Jan Jorgensen marries longtime girlfriend
Hvalso: It was weekend wedding bells for World No. 10 Danish men’s singles player Jan O Jorgensen as he married longtime girlfriend – Stine Jorgensen, a professional handball player on the Danish national team. Continue reading Jan Jorgensen marries longtime girlfriend
Support our local shuttlers: Chong Wei (pic)
BUKIT JALIL: Let's be real, it will be tough for world No. 1 Lee Chong Wei to win his 10th home title in the Maybank Malaysian Open when the action starts Wednesday with the first round at Putra Stadium in Bukit Jalil.
He is getting older. His younger opponents are getting bolder and stronger. And he is starting to feel the burden of responsibility on his tired shoulders.
But the 31-year-old intends to let the magic of playing at home do the talking once again this week.
His nine-month-old baby boy Kingston will be cheering his “papa” on every day from the stands. His devoted wife Wong Mew Choo, family and friends will be there. And thousands of his loyal and patriotic fans will be rooting for him.
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