Badminton

Viktor Axelsen admitted he was not physically strong after the lanky Dane suffered a shock first round exit at the Malaysia Open on Tuesday.

Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei gave fans something to smile about at the Malaysia Open after notching the first Malaysian victory in the opening round on Tuesday.

The Malaysia Open opening round was dealt with a big setback after matches at Court 2 & 3 were suspended for several hours at the Axiata Arena after rain leaked onto both courts following heavy downpour.

Anders Antonsen has vouched for national singles chief coach Kenneth Jonassen, saying the country has one of the best in the world as the Dane prepares for his Malaysia Open title defence which begins tomorrow.

Lee Zii Jia has been dealt a blow after being not just ruled out of the upcoming Malaysia Open next week, but he may be forced to sit on the sidelines beyond that.

The Malaysia Open which starts next Tuesday (Jan 7-12) is set to kick-off the 2025 season.

The 2024 BWF World Tour was a successful year for the Malaysian contingent, many of whom went far in their events. Stadium Astro highlights three of the biggest victories by the Malaysian shuttlers on the World Tour circuit.

Yeoh Kay Bin was announced as Lee Zii Jia’s latest head coach on Christmas Day, following the departure of Wong Tat Meng. Stadium Astro looks at the background and achievement of the former national shuttler.

Former national shuttler Liew Daren has become the latest individual to be charged for involvement in betting. In line with that, Stadium Astro recounts some of the previous high-profile betting related cases.

Aaron Chia has given a 7.5/10 rating for he and partner Soh Wooi Yik’s performance for the 2024 season, admitting the marks were not higher due to the pair’s performance at the Paris Olympics.

Lee Chong Wei may have professionally hung up his racquet more than five years ago, but the Malaysian legend is still ranked as possessing the most powerful smash and best defence by Kunlavut Vitidsarn and Anders Antonsen.

Goh Sze Fei may have finished second at the recent World Tour Finals (WTF), but he was certainly a champion in the hearts of adoring Chinese fans who mobbed the shuttler for autographs and photos.

Newly crowned World Tour Finals (WTF) champions Zheng Si Wei-Huang Ya Qiong laid praise on Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei, saying the Malaysians have the ability to beat anyone after narrowly edging them on Sunday.

Malaysia had to settle for two runner-up finishes at the World Tour Finals (WTF) after Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin both lost in their respective final matches in Hangzhou on Sunday.

Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin turned in an outstanding performance to join Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei in Sunday's final of the World Tour Finals.