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Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has praised Malaysian men's doubles pairs for their outstanding performance at the 2026 Korea Masters, with two teams claiming the title and runner-up honours.
Malaysian badminton player Cheam June Wei advanced to the Korean Masters semi-finals by defeating Taiwan's seventh-seeded Su Li-yang in the quarter-finals, extending his remarkable deep run in the tournament.
Indonesia's badminton federation has withdrawn two mixed doubles pairs from the upcoming World Championships in New Delhi, stepping back from competition as the Badminton World Federation investigates match-fixing allegations.
National men's singles shuttler Justin Hoh is gearing up for his first BWF World Championships in New Delhi next month, emphasizing thorough preparation amid concerns about venue conditions in India.
Indonesia's badminton association has withdrawn two mixed doubles pairs from the World Championships following an ongoing Badminton World Federation investigation into alleged match-fixing involving Indonesian players.
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Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has praised Malaysian badminton's men's and women's doubles pairs for their spirited performances at the Taiwan Open, despite both finishing as runners-up in the Super 300 tournament.
Lee Zii Jia credits physiotherapist Victoria Gao with inspiring him through two injury-plagued years that derailed his career. The Malaysian shuttler's mental resilience was tested during rehabilitation but he remains committed to finding a new playing style.
Taiwan's Chou Tien-chen, 36, claimed his first China Open title by defeating France's Toma Junior Popov in a thrilling final, becoming the oldest Super 1000 champion and ending Taiwan's 30-year men's singles drought at the tournament.
Leong Jun Hao has stemmed his recent decline but continues to struggle against elite World Tour competition, leaving Malaysia's men's singles prospects uncertain.
Malaysia's challenge at the 2026 Japan Open concluded on July 18 after mixed doubles pair Jimmy Wong-Cheng Su Yin and men's doubles duo Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani both lost their semi-final matches in Tokyo.
Malaysian mixed doubles pair Jimmy-Su Yin pulled off a major upset at the Japan Open 2026, while men's doubles duo Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin secured their semifinal berth through a thrilling three-set contest.
Lee Zii Jia has reassured fans he will not abandon badminton despite enduring a difficult period marked by injuries, inconsistent performances, and personal challenges. The 28-year-old Olympic bronze medallist remains determined to rebuild his career.
Badminton's Clarissa San steps into the Japan Open spotlight next week, partnering Tang Jie after Toh Ee Wei's ACL injury. The 20-year-old Selangor-born shuttler draws calm and guidance from her experienced partner.
Ahmad Redzuan Zulwaqqarizal and Low Zi Yu have captured Malaysia's first Asian Junior Championships mixed doubles title since 2007, defeating China's Zheng Weigang and Li Menghan in a tense final in Yatsushiro, Japan.