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Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has congratulated Malaysian men's doubles pairs for their outstanding performance at the Korea Masters, with one pair clinching the title and another finishing as runner-up.
Malaysian badminton player Cheam June Wei advanced to the semi-finals of the Korean Masters by defeating Taiwan's seventh-seeded Su Li-yang in a thrilling quarter-final encounter on Friday.
Indonesia's badminton federation has withdrawn two mixed doubles pairs from the upcoming World Championships in New Delhi, citing an ongoing match-fixing probe by the international governing body.
National badminton player Justin Hoh is preparing for his debut at the 2026 BWF World Championships in New Delhi next month, taking a pragmatic approach to logistical challenges at Indian venues.
Indonesia's world No. 13 mixed doubles pair Jafar Hidayatullah-Felisha Pasaribu have withdrawn from the World Championships, with another pair also pulling out. The Badminton World Federation is investigating alleged match-fixing involving several Indonesian players.
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Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid has congratulated Malaysia's men's and women's doubles badminton pairs for reaching the Taiwan Open finals despite falling short of the title.
Malaysian badminton player Lee Zii Jia has disclosed how physiotherapist Victoria Gao's words of encouragement sustained him through two injury-plagued years that derailed his career momentum and ranking.
Taiwan's Chou Tien-chen claimed his maiden China Open Super 1000 title at age 36, defeating France's Toma Junior Popov 21-15, 7-21, 21-13. The victory marks Taiwan's first men's singles triumph at the prestigious tournament since 1996.
Malaysian shuttler Leong Jun Hao has halted his form decline recently, yet remains unable to break through to elite status on the badminton World Tour despite incremental progress.
Malaysia's badminton campaign at the Japan Open concluded on July 18 as the country's last two remaining pairs lost their semi-final matches in Tokyo, ending hopes for a championship run.
Two Malaysian badminton pairs have progressed to the semifinals of the Japan Open 2026 in Tokyo. The unseeded mixed doubles team of Jimmy Wong-Cheng Su Yin upset Denmark's third seeds, while the fifth-seeded men's doubles duo of Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin defeated the United States pair.
Lee Zii Jia has pledged to continue his badminton career despite enduring a gruelling year of injuries, poor form and self-doubt. The 28-year-old Malaysian shuttler has vowed not to walk away from the sport.
Clarissa San will compete at the Japan Open for the first time, partnering Chen Tang Jie after Toh Ee Wei's ACL injury. Tang Jie has taken on a mentor role to help the 20-year-old navigate the prestigious tournament.
Ahmad Redzuan Zulwaqqarizal-Low Zi Yu won the Asian Junior Championships mixed doubles title in Yatsushiro, Japan, ending Malaysia's 19-year championship drought in the category and delivering redemption for Redzuan after three previous unsuccessful attempts.
Badminton mixed doubles player Jimmy Wong has returned to Malaysia's national setup and is targeting qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics with partner Cheng Su Yin, aiming to crack the top 32 rankings by year's end.
National mixed doubles shuttler Toh Ee Wei has successfully completed anterior cruciate ligament surgery in Melbourne, Australia. The Badminton Association of Malaysia has committed to providing comprehensive medical and rehabilitation support as she begins her recovery.