20 Jan

National men’s doubles Goh V Shem and Tan Wee Kiong are on course to win their first title in front of home fans after their Perodua Malaysia Masters 2018 presented by Daihatsu semi-final success earlier today at the Axiata Arena, Kuala Lumpur Sports City. Reignited by their return in partnership, the Rio Olympic silver medallists made no mistakes as they cruised past Chinese Taipei’s Chen Hung Ling and Wang Chi-Lin 21-16 21-17 in 34 minutes. “We played well today, we dictated the tempo and we hope to perform tomorrow like we did today. It is important that we rediscover our chemistry early...

02:28 / International / Sports
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19 Jan

Pasukan Hoki Terengganu (THT) merampas kedudukan teratas Liga Perdana daripada Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) selepas menewaskan lawan mereka itu 2-0 pada perlawanan yang berlangsung di Stadium Hoki Nasional Bukit Jalil, hari ini. Turun dengan berada di kedudukan kedua liga di belakang TNB, skuad bimbingan Sarjit Singh harus berterima kasih kepada pakar pukulan sudut penalti terbaik dunia, Gonzalo Peillat yang meledak kedua-dua gol itu pada minit ke-31 dan 34. Bagaimanapun TNB nyata mampu memberikan saingan sengit apabila menafikan beberapa peluang terbaik THT untuk mengikat kedudukan tanpa jaringan selepas berakhir separuh masa pertama. Kemenangan ketiga yang dilakar THT menyaksikan juara Piala TNB itu kini mengumpul...

03:31 / Local / Sports
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19 Jan

The entire nation will shift their focus on national men’s doubles, Goh V Shem-Tan Wee Kiong and mixed doubles, Goh Soon Huat-Shevon Jemie Lai as both pairs continue their fight into the semi-finals stage of the Perodua Malaysia Masters 2018 (PMM2018) presented by Daihatsu. After losing the first set to China’s Liu Cheng and Zhang Nan, V Shem and Wee Kiong shifted into top gear to register a 12-21 21-18 21-18 over the third seeds. “We just focused on our own game plan and it worked to perfection. We lost in the first set only because we haven’t played them (Liu and...

02:28 / International / Sports
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18 Jan

National women’s singles, Goh Jin Wei and Lee Ying Ying continue their journey into the quarterfinals of the Perodua Malaysia Masters 2018 (PMM2018) presented by Daihatsu after winning their Round 2 matches at the Axiata Arena, Kuala Lumpur Sports City earlier today. Jin Wei got the ball rolling after her impressive straight sets 21-11 21-11 win over Chinese Taipei’s Pai Yu Po. “I played better today than I did yesterday. I did my homework and studied my opponent (Yu Po) which allowed me to read her game. I will keep on going and try my best to win my games. Although I...

03:31 / International / Sports
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18 Jan

Chan Peng Soon and Goh Liu Ying complete a trio of mixed doubles pairs in the quarterfinals of the Perodua Malaysia Masters 2018 (PMM2018) presented by Daihatsu. Peng Soon and Liu Ying ousted Danish opponents – Mathias Christiansen and Christinna Pedersen 21-18 13-21 21-18 during their PMM2018 Round 2 match at the Axiata Arena, Kuala Lumpur Sports City today. “I was a little nervous even though we have the edge over them (Pedersen and Christiansen). And that made it an even tighter affair than it should be. Playing against them was a real test for us but winning it gave us more...

03:31 / Local / Sports
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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...

06:42 / International / Sports
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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...

03:31 / International / Press Release
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17 Jan

Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) menepati ramalan apabila menewaskan TNB Thunderbolts 3-1 pada perlawanan Liga Perdana di Stadium Hoki Nasional hari ini sekali gus kekal memimpin saingan liga dengan meraih sembilan mata penuh selepas tiga perlawanan. Skuad bimbingan Nor Saiful Zaini Nasiruddin itu sebelum ini menewaskan dua pasukan pilihan, Universiti Kuala Lumpur (UniKL) 3-2 dan Kelab Hoki Kuala Lumpur (KLHC) 4-2. Meskipun terus meraih tiga mata penuh pada perlawanan hari ini, Nor Saiful tetap kurang berpuas hati dengan prestasi barisan pemainnya. "Saya lihat mereka tidak bermain seperti dua perlawanan sebelum ini. Mungkin ia disebabkan Thunderbolts adalah lawan yang selalu kita temui pada sesi latihan. "Tapi...

03:31 / Local / Sports
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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...

06:43 / International / Sports
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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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