Mixed reaction from badminton fraternity over maintaining point system
KUALA LUMPUR: The current 3×21 point scoring format is here to stay but it has drawn mixed reaction from the local badminton circle. While some welcome the move, others want to see a scoring system of 5×11 being implemented instead. Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) coaching director, Wong Choong Hann is relieved that the 3×21 […]
BAM yet to decide on proposed new scoring system
KUALA LUMPUR: The Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) is yet to take a stand on the proposed new scoring system post-Tokyo Olympics and Paralympic Games. Its president Tan Sri Mohamad Norza Zakaria said although BAM members had discussed the proposal, no decision was made at the 76th BAM Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Saturday. Mohamad […]
Zii Jia to get RM25,000 incentive from Kedah govt
ALOR SETAR: The Kedah government will give Lee Zii Jia a RM25,000 incentive for winning the All-England men’s singles title last month. Menteri Besar Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor said the incentive would be handed to Zii Jia when he is back in Kedah. “We don’t want to disrupt Zii Jia’s tight training schedule because his […]
Agong receives Zii Jia’s All-England racquet
KUALA LUMPUR: The Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah and Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Hajah Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah received the racquet that national shuttler Lee Zii Jia used en route to winning the 2021 All England men’s singles final at Istana Negara today. Zii Jia used the racquet to defeat defending […]
Zii Jia one step away from All England glory
KUALA LUMPUR: National top singles ace Lee Zii Jia is one match away from clinching a maiden All England Badminton Championships title after overpowering Mark Caljouw of the Netherlands 21-13, 21-17 in Birmingham, today. Sixth-seeded Zii Jia was in majestic form as he swept aside the Dutchman in straight games at the Utilita Arena. The […]
Clubs, academies equally share responsibilities in developing badminton
KUALA LUMPUR: Clubs and academies must equally share the responsibilities of developing badminton in the country by increasing the talent pool across the nation, said former national shuttler Jeremy Valberg. Jeremy, who now owns the Valberg Badminton Club and Academy, said the clubs and academies play a pivotal role in identifying and grooming young players […]
Reezal Merican ready to assist BAM if needed
KUALA LUMPUR: Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Seri Reezal Merican Naina Merican has promised to assist the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) in organising the Malaysia Open and Malaysia Masters tournaments if needed. He said that although organising international tournaments will be some time away (due to the Covid-19 pandemic), his ministry was confident it […]
Lifetime ban for Malaysian is a lesson to players
KUALA LUMPUR: The decision of the Badminton World Federation (BWF) to impose a lifetime suspension on a Malaysian involved in match fixings should be a lesson to the national players to avoid being caught in such immoral activities. Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) president Tan Sri Mohamad Norza Zakaria stressed that the action taken against […]
Badminton body cancels Asian events in latest calendar reshuffle
HONG KONG: Badminton’s world body cancelled a series of tournaments in Asia Thursday in its latest calendar reshuffle, but said it hoped to finish the coronavirus-hit season with three major events in the region. The Badminton World Federation said the Thomas and Uber Cup, the year’s highlight after the Olympics were postponed, would retain its […]
Lin Dan retires
SHANGHAI: China’s two-time Olympic champion Lin Dan, arguably the greatest badminton player of all time, announced his retirement on Saturday aged 36. It means that Lin, who won gold at the Beijing 2008 and London 2012 Games, will not compete at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, which have been pushed back to next summer because of […]
