SEA Games key stepping stone for Thomas Cup, says JonassenKUALA LUMPUR: National singles coaching director Kenneth Jonassen regards the upcoming SEA Games in Thailand this December as a crucial stepping stone towards next year’s Thomas Cup in Horsens, Denmark.
BAM ropes in Chong Wei to power ‘Tangkis 2030’ roadmapKUALA LUMPUR: Badminton legend Datuk Seri Lee Chong Wei has officially returned to the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) — not as a player or coach, but as an independent council member tasked with helping the body realise its new “Tangkis 2030” vision.
Rashid backs Zii Jia and Co to end Thomas Cup waitKUALA LUMPUR: Former world No. 1 Datuk Rashid Sidek believes Malaysia must begin early preparations if they are to reclaim the Thomas Cup — a title the nation last won in 1992.
BAM boss congratulates Thomas Cup team for surpassing expectationsKUALA LUMPUR: In his eight years as president of the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM), Tan Sri Norza Zakaria had set several lofty targets, one of which was to bring back the coveted Thomas Cup.
Malaysians rally behind Chia-Wooi Yik despite Thomas Cup showingsKUALA LUMPUR: Malaysians continue to rally behind the national doubles pair Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik, who lost 3-1 to China in the Thomas Cup semi-finals on Saturday.
Jun Hao stuns Watanabe to make it 2-1 for Malaysia in Thomas CupKUALA LUMPUR: World No. 37 Leong Jun Hao rose to the occasion to restore Malaysia's lead in the Thomas Cup quarter-final battle against Japan after beating Koki Watanabe 21-13, 21-10 in the second singles.
Zii Jia and Co take on Japan in Thomas Cup q-finalsKUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's hopes of finishing on the podium at the Thomas Cup for the first time since 2016 have received a boost after avoiding top rivals China and Indonesia in the knockout draw conducted on Wednesday.
Denmark edge Malaysia to emerge Thomas Cup group winnersKUALA LUMPUR: As group winners, European champions Denmark are assured of a seeding in the quarter-finals of the Thomas Cup in Chengdu.
Key match-ups in Thomas Cup battle between Malaysia and DenmarkFANS can expect an explosive encounter between Lee Zii Jia-led Malaysia and Denmark on Tuesday as both former Thomas Cup champions eye the top spot in Group D.
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