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The Star
18 hours ago
- Health
- The Star
Chong Ming: Pearly-Thinaah will be better off with BAM
Ready to wear: Chan Chong Ming (right) posing with Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh and Daikin Malaysia managing director Lawrence Song. PETALING JAYA: The future of national women's doubles pair Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah with the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) remains up in the air, but former coach Chan Chong Ming has urged the duo to think twice before parting ways with the national body. Chong Ming, a former world No. 1 in the men's doubles, served as the head coach of the women's doubles squad in 2020 and was instrumental in guiding Pearly-Thinaah to their breakthrough title at the 2021 Swiss Open, their first on the BWF World Tour. He feels the pair should not make a hasty decision to turn professional, as they could face significant challenges on their own particularly in terms of access to the sports science support system currently available at the Academy Badminton Malaysia (ABM) in Bukit Kiara. Chong Ming pointed out that a lack of specialised expertise in sports science is one of the biggest hurdles for independent players, especially with Pearly's long history of injuries. 'As coaches, we may have the technical and tactical knowledge of the game, but when it comes to strength and conditioning, our expertise is still limited,' said Chong Ming after the closing ceremony of the Daikin Badminton Championship in Kota Damansara yesterday. 'These areas should be handled by professionals like physiologists. We can manage many things, but for these specialised matters, we need expert support. I believe the Youth and Sports Ministry could also step in to assist.' For the record, Pearly suffered a left knee injury during the 2022 Japan Open, which forced her to be carried off the court in a wheelchair. A year later, she also sustained a back injury while competing at the Hangzhou Asian Games in October. Moreover, at the All-England Championships held last March, Pearly experienced a left ankle injury while attempting a drop shot but continued playing after receiving treatment. Pearly-Thinaah's contract expired last December, and negotiations are still ongoing. However, on BAM's side, deputy president Datuk V. Subramaniam has made it clear that they will not budge on the salary package already offered to the world No. 4 pair.
The Star
a day ago
- Business
- The Star
Chong Ming believes Pearly-Thinaah will be better off with BAM
National women's doubles shuttlers Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah in action against China's Jia Yifan-Zhang Shuxian in the semi-final match of Malaysian Masters at Axiata Arena, Bukit Jalil on Saturday. — IZZRAFIQ ALIAS/The Star PETALING JAYA: The future of national women's doubles pair Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah with the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) remains up in the air, but former coach Chan Chong Ming has urged the duo to think twice before parting ways with the national body. Chong Ming, a former world No. 1 in the men's doubles, served as the head coach of the women's doubles squad in 2020 and was instrumental in guiding Pearly-Thinaah to their breakthrough title at the 2021 Swiss Open, their first on the BWF World Tour. He feels the pair should not make a hasty decision to turn professional, as they could face significant challenges on their own particularly in terms of access to the sports science support system currently available at the Academy Badminton Malaysia (ABM) in Bukit Kiara. Chong Ming pointed out that a lack of specialised expertise in sports science is one of the biggest hurdles for independent players, especially with Pearly's long history of injuries. 'As coaches, we may have the technical and tactical knowledge of the game, but when it comes to strength and conditioning, our expertise is still limited,' said Choon Ming after the closing ceremony of the Daikin Badminton Championship in Kota Damansara yesterday. 'These areas should be handled by professionals like physiologists. We can manage many things, but for these specialised matters, we need expert support. I believe the Youth and Sports Ministry could also step in to assist. For the record, Pearly suffered a left knee injury during the 2022 Japan Open, which forced her to be carried off the court in a wheelchair. A year later, she also sustained a back injury while competing at the Hangzhou Asian Games in October. Moreover, at the All-England Championships held last March, Pearly experienced a left ankle injury while attempting a drop shot but continued playing after receiving treatment. Pearly-Thinaah's contract expired last December, and negotiations are still ongoing. However, on BAM's side, deputy president Datuk V. Subramaniam has made it clear that they will not budge on the salary package already offered to the world No. 4 pair.
News18
a day ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Indonesia Open: Lakshya Sen, HS Prannoy Out; Satwik-Chirag In Action
Last Updated: Lakshya Sen and HS Prannoy were eliminated from the Indonesia Open as Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty are in the men's doubles round of 32. Lakshya Sen and HS Prannoy were eliminated from the Indonesia Open Super 1000 badminton tournament on Tuesday. India's Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty are up against the Indonesian duo of Leo Rolly Carnando and Bagas Maulana in the men's doubles round of 32. Sen, the 2021 World Championships bronze medallist, put up a valiant fight before losing 11-21, 22-20, 15-21 to after a hard-fought match against world number two Shi Yu Qi of China in their first-round men's singles match that lasted 65 minutes. Despite trailing 11-17 in the second game, Sen mounted a spirited comeback, saving a match point and winning the game 22-20 to force a decider. However, Shi regained control in the third game to secure the win. Top seed Shi Yu Qi 🇨🇳 comes up against Lakshya Sen 🇮🇳. #BWFWorldTour #IndonesiaOpen2025 — BWF (@bwfmedia) June 3, 2025 Prannoy also exited the USD 1,450,000 tournament, losing 17-21, 18-21 to Indonesia's Alwi Farhan. Malvika Bansod retired from her match against Putri Kusuma Wardani of Indonesia due to a knee injury. Anupama Upadhyaya lost in straight games 15-21, 9-21 to Korea's Kim Ga Eun, and Rakshitha Ramraj was defeated 21-14, 15-21, 12-21 by Thailand's Supanida. Sindhu vs Okuhara Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu advanced to the second round after beating long-time rival Nozomi Okuhara of Japan with a score of 22-20, 21-23, 21-15 in a gripping one-hour and 19-minute encounter in the women's singles category. 'It is important to get that first win because it definitely boosts my confidence for the next rounds. I have been losing in the first rounds recently, so this win was crucial for me," said Sindhu after her match. Sindhu and Okuhara, both former world champions, have faced recent struggles. Sindhu's best performance this season was a quarterfinal finish at the India Open in January, while Okuhara hasn't advanced past the second round in six events. Their latest encounter was marked by numerous game points and match points. Sindhu narrowly won the first game 22-20, saving a game point and delivering critical attacking shots. In the second game, she initially led but trailed 7-11 at the mid-game interval. She fought back to earn two match points with a powerful cross-court smash. However, unforced errors allowed Okuhara to level at 20-20, and the Japanese player eventually won the game 23-21. Sindhu admitted that nerves affected her play. 'Nerves are always there, I need to play safe or get points. My coach was saying to let go, and after a few points, I managed to do that." The deciding game saw conservative play from both players. Sindhu led 11-9 at the break and then unleashed a series of winners to surge to 20-12. She converted her fifth match point to secure her spot in the round of 16, improving her head-to-head record against Okuhara to 11-9 Sindhu acknowledged that the game has evolved significantly in recent years, with longer rallies and stronger defense. 'The women's circuit now features longer rallies and stronger defense compared to the past when it was more about attacking." She also noted improvements in her game but admitted that fitness remains a work in progress. 'It's been a struggle since the India Open. There's been some improvement, but I need to keep trying patiently to get that rhythm. I need to improve a lot more and stay injury-free while focusing on my skill." Sindhu will face the sixth seed Pornpawee Chochiwong of Thailand. First Published: June 03, 2025, 15:37 IST
The Star
6 days ago
- Sport
- The Star
Upset over Jonatan leaves Jun Hao upbeat ahead of Kunlavut test
Inspirational: Leong Jun Hao feels that playing in the Lion City is the catalyst to revive his badminton career. PETALING JAYA: It felt like deja vu for men's singles shuttler Leong Jun Hao as he rediscovered his form at the Singapore Open by advancing to the quarter-finals. Jun Hao pulled off a surprise win over world No. 5 and former Asian champion Jonatan Christie in the second round yesterday, sealing a straight-games victory 21-16, 21-19. The result ended a frustrating run for Jun Hao, who had suffered early exits in his last eight BWF World Tour appearances, including a first-round defeat at the Malaysian Masters last week. Fittingly, his latest resurgence mirrored his campaign at last year's Singapore Open, where he stunned Jonatan's compatriot Anthony Ginting, also in the second round. Jun Hao believes that the Lion City might once again be the spark he needs to turn his season around, especially since breaking into the world's top 32. 'I tried to adapt as quickly as I could and just stayed focused on the court and the conditions,' said Jun Hao. 'Since last year, I did my best to get things going from here (at the Singapore Open). After that, things were up and down. So I'm trying to restart from here,' said Jun Hao in an interview with BWF. However, Jun Hao will be hoping history doesn't repeat itself in the quarter-finals. Last year, his impressive run came to an end at the hands of world champion Viktor Axelsen. This time, standing in his way is another world champion, Thailand's Kunlavut Vitidsarn. On paper, Jun Hao holds the edge in their head-to-head record, having won three of their five previous encounters. But in their most recent meeting at the Thailand Open last year, it was Kunlavut who emerged victorious after a gruelling three-game battle in the second round.
Free Malaysia Today
6 days ago
- General
- Free Malaysia Today
Field day for Malaysian doubles pairs at Singapore Open
Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun got Malaysia's campaign at the Singapore Open off to a strong start, defeating China's Huang Di-Liu Yang in straight games. (EPA Images pic) PETALING JAYA : Malaysian badminton doubles pairs had an outstanding run in the Singapore Open today, with five pairs in action so far advancing to the quarter-finals of the BWF World Tour Super 750 event. Men's doubles pair Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun, fresh from their Malaysia Masters win last week, continued their strong form by defeating China's Huang Di-Liu Yang 21-16, 21-16 in 33 minutes. It was the first international meeting between the two pairs. Wei Chong-Kai Wun, ranked world No 7, are eyeing their first back-to-back title and will face world No 3 pair Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik in the quarter-finals in a rematch of Sunday's Malaysia Masters final. Aaron-Wooi Yik had a tougher path, edging past Japan's Takuro Hoki-Yugo Kobayashi 21-18, 24-26, 21-12 in 63 minutes. Despite having five match points in the second game, the Malaysians were forced into a decider before sealing victory. Takuro-Yugo have won nine of their previous 12 meetings. Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani eased past fellow Malaysians Arif Junaidi-Yap Roy King 21-13, 21-11 to book their place in the last eight. In women's doubles, Pearly Tan-M Thinaah battled hard to beat Japan's Mayu Matsumoto-Yuki Fukushima 25-23, 21-18. The win over the world No 12 pair took 46 minutes. Mixed doubles pair Goh Soon Huat-Shevon Jemie Lai also advanced to the last eight after beating China's Feng Yan Zhe-Wei Ya Xin 21-11, 21-19 in 34 minutes. Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei (mixed doubles) and Leong Jun Hao (men's singles) are scheduled to play their second-round matches later this evening.
