Tag: Malaysian Open

Joachim Fischer Nielsen and Christinna Pedersen in a file photo. They beat India’s Tarun Kona-Ashwini Ponnappa 21-13, 21-16 in the first round of the All-England.

Nielsen-Pedersen hoping for better luck this time (pic)

Vincent Liew · March 5, 2014

BIRMINGHAM: World No. 4 mixed doubles pair Joachim Fischer Nielsen-Christinna Pedersen of Denmark are the in-form pair right now. They won the Superseries Finals…

Ow Yao Han has been without partner Teo Kok Siang since Kok Siang was injured during a car accident in January, ruling him out for at least three months.

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Yao Han to partner Boon Heong (pic)

Vincent Liew · March 3, 2014

BIRMINGHAM: Tan Boon Heong may not stay single for long after all. Boon Heong, who turns 27 in September, was left in the cold…

Lim Khim Wah (right) and Goh V Shem in a file photo. The pair advanced to the last eight of the German Open after defeating Michael Fuchs-Johannes Schoettler 21-18, 16-21, 21-19.

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Three pairs make it to German Open quarters (pic)

Vincent Liew · February 27, 2014

PETALING JAYA: Malaysian Open champions Goh V Shem-Lim Khim Wah led the way as three doubles pairs booked their spots in the quarter-finals of…

It is unlikely that a new partner for Tan Boon Heong will be found so soon as national doubles coach Pang Cheh Chang is currently with the national squad at the German Open in Mulheim.

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BAM to reveal Kien Keat’s fate (pic)

Vincent Liew · February 26, 2014

PETALING JAYA: The Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) will reveal doubles shuttler Koo Kien Keat’s fate on Friday, after finally coming to a conclusion…

Lee Chong Wei with the racquet he donated to Badminton World Federation’s Equipment Donation Project.

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Chong Wei donates racquet to good cause (pic)

Vincent Liew · February 21, 2014

KUALA LUMPUR: World No. 1 Lee Chong Wei once again showed that he has a heart of gold by donating his winning racquet for…

Lim Khim Wah (right) and Goh V Shem celebrate after winning the Malaysian Open men's doubles last month. They will be taking part in the upcoming German Open GP Gold and All-England tournaments.

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V Shem more confident going to Europe this year (pic)

Vincent Liew · February 19, 2014

PETALING JAYA: A sensational outing in the Malaysian Open has given men’s doubles shuttler Goh V Shem extra motivation to erase his painful memories…

Daren Liew hopes to rise up the world rankings from his currently lowly position of 36th in the world.

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Refreshed Daren hopes for a better year (pic)

Vincent Liew · February 4, 2014

PETALING JAYA; After an underwhelming start to the year, Liew Daren is feeling refreshed, mentally and physically, and is ready to step up his…

Lee Chong Wei reacts after losing a point to Chen Long of China in the men's singles final of the Korean Open on Sunday. The Malaysian world No.1 lost the match in straight sets.

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Chong Wei: I lost to a better player (pic)

Vincent Liew · January 12, 2014

KUALA LUMPUR: World No. 1 Lee Chong Wei has promised to bounce back stronger at the Malaysian Open after failing to get off to…

World champion men's doubles pair, Mohd Ahsan (2nd right) and Hendra Setiawan (right) warm down after a training session for the Malaysian Open badminton championship beginning on Wednesday at Bukit Jalil.

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Malaysian Open badminton championship – Top Indo pair’s back for more (pic)

Vincent Liew · January 12, 2014

BUKIT JALIL: The Malaysian Open will always be memorable for reigning men’s doubles world champions Hendra Setiawan-Mohd Ahsan of Indonesia. It was here a…