17 Jan

The Malaysian women’s doubles’ contingent flashed promising signs in the Perodua Malaysia Masters 2018 (PMM2018) presented by Daihatsu Round 1 matches earlier today at the Axiata Arena, Kuala Lumpur Sports City. Tee Jing Yi and Soong Fie Cho were the first pair to progress into Round 2 of the PMM2018 after breezing past Liu Xuanxuan and Zhou Chaomin of China in straight sets (21-16, 21-18). Lim Yin Loo and Yap Cheng Wen followed suit as they defeated Thailand’s S. Paewsampran and K. Sudjaipraparat also in straight sets (21-17, 21-17) to seal a place in the last 16. [caption id="attachment_8296" align="alignright" width="300"] National women's...

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17 Jan

It was a day to forget for top national shuttler, Datuk Lee Chong Wei as he lost in the first round of the Perodua Malaysia Masters 2018 (PMM2018) presented by Daihatsu at the Axiata Arena, Kuala Lumpur Sports City today. Chong Wei could not find a way past the stubborn Kenta Nishimoto of Japan as he lost in three sets 19-21, 21-18, 19-21. "I'll have to move forward from this loss and start preparing straight away for the Thomas Cup qualifiers as it is an important tournament for the national team. I'll also sit with my coaches and plan strategically for the...

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16 Jan

The top three national mixed doubles pairs march into the Perodua Malaysia Masters 2018 (PMM2018) presented by Daihatsu Round 2 with no fuss earlier today at the Axiata Arena, Kuala Lumpur Sports City earlier today. Goh Soon Huat and Shevon Jemie Lai were first to book their slot in Round 2 of PMM2018. The pair easily dispatched opponents, Jacco Arends and Selena Piek from Netherlands 21-17, 21-17. Fresh off their success in Thailand, Chan Peng Soon and Goh Liu Ying proved unstoppable at the moment as they easily overcame France’s Bastian Kersaudy and Lea Palermo 21-11, 21-17. Defending champions, Tan Kian Meng and...

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16 Jan

Drafted in from the reserve list after a couple of withdrawals, National No. 2 Iskandar Zulkarnain seized on the opportunity by qualifying for the main draw of the Perodua Malaysia Masters (PMM2018) presented by Daihatsu which was held at the Axiata Arena, Kuala Lumpur Sports City earlier today. Iskandar replaced Suppanyu Avihingsanon in the qualifying rounds as the Thai international was promoted to the main draw due to the last minute pull out of Zulfadli Zulkiffli. [caption id="attachment_8322" align="alignright" width="300"] National mixed doubles pair, Chen Tang Jie- Cheah Yee See also made it through to the main draw after defeating Indonesian pair,...

05:21 / International / Sports
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15 Jan

National mixed No. 1 doubles, Tan Kian Meng and Lai Pei Jing are prepared to rise to the challenge of defending their title when the Perodua Malaysia Masters 2018 (PMM2018) presented by Daihatsu commences on the 16th to 21st January 2018 at the Axiata Arena, Kuala Lumpur Sports City. As of this year, the PMM2018 was upgraded to a Grade 2 Level 4 BWF World Tour (Super Series) and that has attracted a large number of top players signing up for the tournament. Kian Meng and Pei Jing finished runners-up in their first Malaysia Masters appearance back in 2016 before going one...

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13 Jan

Reignited by his mixed doubles partner’s return, Chan Peng Soon is now ready to challenge for more championships, starting with the Perodua Malaysia Masters 2018 (PMM2018) presented by Daihatsu which will commence from 16th to 21st January 2018 at the Axiata Arena, Kuala Lumpur Sports City. Peng Soon and long-time partner, Goh Liu Ying has returned to the national team fold after Liu Ying’s long injury layoff forced the pair to separate for majority of last year. It has been smooth sailing for the pair despite not playing together for a while as Liu Ying, alongside youngster Chen Tang Jie, won the...

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11 Jan

National men’s doubles pair, Ong Yew Sin and Teo Ee Yi are ready to stake their own claim in the upcoming Perodua Malaysia Masters 2018 (PMM2018) presented by Daihatsu which will be held in the Axiata Arena, Kuala Lumpur Sports City from the 16th to 21st January 2018. “We will approach this just like any other competitions. Whether it is a teams’ event or individual event, or if it is a small or big tournament, whenever we represent Malaysia, we will give it our best to make our country proud,” said Yew Sin. The pair is raring to go after missing last...

04:11 / International / Sports
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10 Jan

Twitter today announced a partnership with SportsFix, ASEAN’s first and only OTT platform that delivers LIVE and VOD sports content via mobile devices, to live stream the inaugural Boost SportsFix Super Cup (@SportsFixTV). The live content on Twitter will be available free to logged-in and logged-out users on Twitter via @SportsFixTV and on connected devices globally. Football fans can keep up with the latest game updates on Twitter by following these hashtags: #BSFSupercup and #SportsFix. Tournament Schedule: 13th January, 2018 (Saturday), 8PM KL Time : Ratchaburi FC vs Persija Jakarta (#RATvPER) 16th January, 2018 (Tuesday), 8PM KL Time : Kelantan FA vs Persija Jakarta (#KELvPER, #TRWFC, #GomoKelateGomo) 20th...

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10 Jan

Twitter today announced a partnership with SportsFix, ASEAN’s first and only OTT platform that delivers LIVE and VOD sports content via mobile devices, to live stream the inaugural Boost SportsFix Super Cup (@SportsFixTV). The live content on Twitter will be available free to logged-in and logged-out users on Twitter via @SportsFixTV and on connected devices globally. Football fans can keep up with the latest game updates on Twitter by following these hashtags: #BSFSupercup and #SportsFix. Tournament Schedule: 13th January, 2018 (Saturday), 8PM KL Time : Ratchaburi FC vs Persija Jakarta (#RATvPER) 16th January, 2018 (Tuesday), 8PM KL Time : Kelantan FA vs Persija Jakarta...

03:31 / International / Sports
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09 Jan

National shuttler, Goh Jin Wei is ready to embrace the challenge of helping to improve the Malaysia’s women singles starting with the Perodua Malaysia Masters 2018 (PMM2018) presented by Daihatsu which will be held from 16-21 January at the Axiata Arena, Kuala Lumpur Sports City. Jin Wei is looking to gain more valuable experiences when she faces some of the best players from around the world such as Tai Tzu Ying (World No.1), Akane Yamaguchi (World No.2) and P.V. Sindhu (World No.3) and further enhance her reputation at the international stage. The 18-year old does not fear anyone in the main draw...

04:52 / International / Sports
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