29 Dec

Doubles specialist, Goh V Shem got off to a winning start in the SS Purple League 2018/19, contributing points towards Petaling Badminton Club’s 13-7 victory over Bukit Mertajam All Stars Badminton Club (BMASBC) on Day 8 Stage 1 at the Gem In Mall, Cyberjaya today. Petaling BC’s win has pushed them to the top of the table, followed by defending champions Puchong United Badminton Club (PUBC) and last year’s finalist, Kepong Badminton Club (KBC) in third. V Shem who usually partners Tan Wee Kiong in the national team, was paired with Man Wei Chong and didn’t disappoint with a dominant 3-0 (11-2,...

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28 Dec

Defending champions, Puchong United Badminton Club (PUBC) showed that they won’t give up the SS Purple League title easily when they repeated their victory over Kepong Badminton Club (KBC) in the 2017/18 final, this time 11-8 on Day 7 Stage 1 SSPL 2018/19 at the Gem In Mall, Cyberjaya tonight. Reminiscing memories of their 10-8 win over KBC in the previous finale at Resorts World Genting, PUBC again pulled out all the stops and in the process bounced back from their 6-9 defeat to Ampang Jaya Badminton Club (AJBC) on Boxing Day. [caption id="attachment_98801" align="alignright" width="300"] Tan Boon Heong-Teo Ee Yi in...

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04 Nov

Bukit Cheras Badminton Club (BC) staged an improbable smash & grab to steal the Purple League Junior (PLJ) 2018 title from Ampang Jaya Badminton Club’s (BC) noses on the final day of dramatic action today. Needing to win all their matches against Puchong United Badminton Club (BC) on the final round of matches, they duly did just that, 15-2 to dethrone Ampang Jaya BC from the summit for their maiden title. [caption id="attachment_86883" align="alignleft" width="300"] Amanjaya BC celebrating their PLJ2018 Division 2 title win with Director of Purple League Malaysia, Lim Yau Young (in blue shirt) during the prize giving ceremony earlier...

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02 Jul

Despite what the critics say, Datuk Lee Chong Wei deserves to be called the ‘Greatest of all time’ - ‘GOAT’ - after his heroics in capturing a 12th Malaysia Open title against Japan’s Kento Momota during the Celcom Axiata Malaysia Open 2018 (CAMO2018) final yesterday. Facing an opponent 12 years his junior, Chong Wei overcame a stiff test in the second set before prevailing 21-17 23 - 21 in 70 minutes. The 35-year old did not drop a single set throughout this edition to continue his dominance in Malaysia’s premier badminton tournament since 2004, only being denied three times in 15 years...

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01 Jul

Datuk Lee Chong Wei clinched his 12th Malaysia Open men’s singles title after a close battle with Japan’s Kento Momota during the final day of the Celcom Axiata Malaysia Open 2018 (CAMO2018) at Axiata Arena. Chong Wei required a dramatic match point through a hawk-eye review which perfectly justified the nail-biter of a final. With the backing of a packed arena, the atmosphere clearly spurred the veteran to a 21-17 23-21 win and snapped Momota’s  21-match winning streak since March. [caption id="attachment_47978" align="alignleft" width="300"] Datuk Lee Chong Wei addressing the crowd after defeating Kento Momota of Japan in the Celcom Axiata Malaysia Open...

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30 Jun

National men’s single and our sole survivor in the Celcom Axiata Malaysia Open 2018 (CAMO2018), Datuk Lee Chong Wei overcame a determined Tommy Sugiarto 21-18 21-15 in the semi-finals at Axiata Arena today. Chong Wei, who has never lost to Sugiarto in 16 meetings before this, demonstrated a more tactical and cautious game play compared to his matches in the previous rounds. It was a nervy start for the World No.6 when he went 4-0 behind early on but eventually managed to get a grasp of the match and composed himself to dominate the rest of the match. “I am delighted with this...

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29 Jun

Datuk Lee Chong Wei continued his quest for a 12th Malaysia Open title with a dominant win over World No.1, Victor Axelsen of Denmark during the Celcom Axiata Malaysia Open 2018 quarterfinals at Axiata Arena today. In front of the home crowd, Chong Wei showcased his trademark swag and why he is still considered one of the best in the world even at his prime by condemning the top seed to a 21-17 21-9 loss in 46 minutes. “At this time in my career, I just want to enjoy every match as long as the fire and hunger is there. I am...

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28 Jun

National men’s doubles, Goh V Shem-Tan Wee Kiong played out an entertaining three setter against China’s Liu Cheng-Zhang Nan to advance to the quarterfinals of the Celcom Axiata Malaysia Open 2018. V Shem-Wee Kiong started brightly by taking the first set 21-14 before dropping the second 21-23 to the World No.2 ranked pair and eventually rallying to clinch the rubber set 21-17 in front of a loud home crowd. After this, the Olympic silver medallists will hope to continue their fine run in the competition when they face sixth seeds, Takeshi Kamura-Keigo Sonoda from Japan tomorrow. Another men’s doubles pair, Ong Yew Sin-Teo...

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27 Jun

National women's single, Lee Ying Ying persevered to a rubber sets victory over Taiwan’s Chiang Ying Li on the second day of the Celcom Axiata Malaysia Open 2018 (CAMO2018) at Axiata Arena, KL Sports City. The youngster's brilliant start saw her take the first set with less fuss before narrowly missing out on the second due to some tactical changes by her opponent. She then showed her maturity and regained focus in the third set to eventually take the match 21-14, 19-21, 21-7 and join compatriot Goh Jin Wei in the next round. She said after the match, “I am delighted with the...

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26 Jun

National men’s doubles pair Ong Yew Sin-Teo Ee Yi sprung a surprise over the current World No.3 ranked pair, Mathias Boe-Carsten Mogensen in the Celcom Axiata Malaysia Open 2018 which opened its doors today at Axiata Arena, KL Sports City. Ee Yi-Yew Sin upset the experienced Danish pair 21-17, 18-21, 21-31 to move into the second round on Thursday. “Unbelievable. We are actually shocked that we won today. Initially we targeted a strong performance, but the win feels even better,” said Ee Yi. He added, “They managed to disrupt our momentum in the second set but with the backing and support of the...

03:16 / International / Sports
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