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Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has praised Malaysian badminton's international competitiveness after men's doubles pairs claimed the top two spots at the 2026 Korea Masters Championships in Asan.
Cheam June Wei continued his exceptional run at the Korean Masters by defeating Taiwan's seventh-seeded Su Li-yang in a thrilling quarter-final encounter, securing a semi-final spot in one of badminton's prestigious tournaments.
Indonesia's badminton association has pulled two mixed doubles pairs from the upcoming World Championships in New Delhi, as the sport's governing body investigates suspected match-fixing violations.
Malaysian shuttler Justin Hoh is gearing up for his first BWF World Championships in New Delhi next month, acknowledging the logistical challenges of competing in India while remaining focused on delivering a strong performance.
Indonesia's world No. 13 mixed doubles pair Jafar Hidayatullah-Felisha Pasaribu have withdrawn from the World Championships amid an ongoing match-fixing investigation by the Badminton World Federation involving several Indonesian players.
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Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has praised Malaysia's doubles badminton pairs for their spirited efforts at the Taiwan Open, where Aaron Chia-Aaron Tai and Pearly Tan-M Thinaah finished as runners-up.
Malaysian shuttler Lee Zii Jia credits physiotherapist Victoria Gao's inspirational words for helping him persevere through a career-threatening injury spell, declining Asian Games selection to focus on recovery.
Taiwan's Chou Tien-chen, 36, captured his first China Open Super 1000 title by defeating France's Toma Junior Popov 21-15, 7-21, 21-13, ending Taiwan's 30-year wait for a men's singles crown at the prestigious tournament.
Leong Jun Hao has stabilised his form recently, but the Malaysian badminton player still lacks the consistency needed to reclaim a place among the World Tour's elite men's singles competitors.
Malaysia's Japan Open 2026 campaign came to an end in Tokyo as mixed doubles pair Jimmy Wong-Cheng Su Yin and men's doubles duo Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani both lost semi-final encounters.
Malaysia's mixed doubles pair Jimmy Wong-Cheng Su Yin and men's doubles duo Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani both advanced to the Japan Open 2026 semifinals in Tokyo with commanding quarterfinal performances.
Lee Zii Jia has pledged to persist with his badminton career despite enduring a difficult spell marked by injuries and inconsistent performances. The 28-year-old said he remains grateful for fan support and is committed to rebuilding.
Clarissa San steps into the Japan Open mixed doubles draw with Chen Tang Jie as her new partner, replacing injured Toh Ee Wei. The veteran shuttler is providing crucial mentorship as the 20-year-old navigates her biggest tournament yet.