19 May

Malaysia cannot continue depending on 'old guards' to lead the country's challenge at the international stage, especially in badminton, said Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Ahmad Shabery Cheek.He added that the performances and ability of ageing national players was limited."National back up shuttlers must be given an opportunity to show their talent and this should have been done a long time ago," he told reporters after launching the 2010 National Futsal League here on Tuesday. National singles head coach Rashid Sidek and national doubles head coach Rexy Mainaky also echoed a similar sentiment.However, the National team's defeat in the Thomas and...

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13 May

Host Malaysia face defending champion China while Japan take on Indonesia in the Thomas Cup semifinals at Putra Stadium on Friday. Muhd Hafiz Hashim, the 2003 All England champion, clinched the winning point for Malaysia's 3-2 victory over Denmark in a tense quarterfinal, after easily disposing Joachim Persson 21-12, 21-10, thus repeating the 2002 Guangzhou feat when he won the deciding match against Bao Chun Lai. "I am happy to have contributed the winning point for Malaysia's victory," said Hafiz. In Guangzhou, Malaysia beat China 3-1 in the semis, at their home ground before bowing out 2-3 to Indonesia in the finals. In today's...

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18 Apr

CAN Malaysia win the Thomas Cup? with all the happenings in BAM nowI don't think Malaysia is ready and prepared to win the Thomas Cup. After spending so much of money it is interesting to know that there are many issues in BAM that are not resolved such as salary and allowances. Khawari has given some insights on BAM read here .  This issue must be resolved as soon as possible, otherwise a failure in Thomas Cup may see many heads being chopped....

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