Filled with moments of triumph and heartbreak this Olympic tournament had everything a fan could have asked for: intense drama, passion, and romance. In the end it felt like the ârightâ players were standing on the podium. Mixed Doubles –...
In a brutal demolition of their Korean opponents Pearly Tan & Thinaah Muralitharan made history as the first Malaysian WD pair to reach an Olympic final. Wow, did they deserve this win. There was a focus and intensity about the...
Adventures in anxiety await us all as the intensity of the Olympic competition plays out. Will CHEN Yu Fei defend her title? Can TAI Tzu Ying or Marin cajole their tired muscles for one last effort? Is this really AN...
Who can make the step up from good to great to Gold? Quarterfinal Showdowns Kunlavut Vitidsarn and SHI Yuqi Shi Yuqiâs journey to the final is fraught with peril. His side of the draw (Groups A-H) is stacked with rivals...
Each year I go to the All England in Birmingham to enjoy the superb quality of play. However, I have long been curious about tournaments held in the heartland of Badminton â Asia – so this year I elevated my...
Two titles in two weeks – Marin is riding a fabulous hot streak – will she stay fit enough to challenge for a podium place at the Olympics this summer? The danger that she poses to the Fab Four is...
Before we look forward to Paris 2024 let’s cast our minds back to Paris 2022 and the final of the Yonex French Open. Pearly & Thinaah had negotiated a tough run to the final...
Now the challenge for Lee Zii Jia and his coaching team is to tap into his incredible talents and help him find his groove again. It is essential to keep a frustrating situation in perspective. Remember, not too long ago...
