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New Straits Times
4 days ago
- Sport
- New Straits Times
World No. 19 Rachel suffers shock British Open defeat
KUALA LUMPUR: World No. 19 Rachel Arnold suffered a shock first-round exit at the prestigious British Open in Birmingham on Saturday. Rachel, who won the China Open in November and reached the second round of the British Open last year, was swept aside by Egypt's world No. 38 Kenzy Ayman, losing 11-6, 14-12, 11-5 in just 26 minutes. Compatriots Ng Eain Yow, Aifa Azman and Ainaa Amani will open their campaigns on Sunday, while S. Sivasangari will begin her challenge on Monday.
Hype Malaysia
27-05-2025
- Sport
- Hype Malaysia
Malaysian Men's Doubles Pair Goh Sze Fei & Nur Izzuddin Now Ranked World No.1
Congratulations to Malaysian shuttlers Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin! The men's doubles pair now sit comfortably at first place on the world ranking, marking the first time in almost ten years that our local badminton pairs have ranked No.1. Following the conclusion of the Malaysian Masters last week, the newly updated Badminton World Federation (BWF) rankings see a new world No.1 men's doubles pair. Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin, known fondly as FeiDin, overtook Denmark's Kim Astriup and Anders Skaarup Rasmussen after the latter pair failed to defend their Malaysian Masters title. The two lost to fellow Malaysian men's double pairing Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik. Despite losing in their Malaysian Masters' quarter-final match, Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin's consistent performance over the past year helped propel them to the top of the world ranking. Their wins in 2024 include the China Open, Japan Open and the Arctic Open. The pair's win at the India Open in January 2025 solidified their position at the top of the ranking, helping them rise to their previous spot of World No.2. Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin's new ranking is also significant as it marks the first time a Malaysian badminton player duo has ranked first on the BWF ranking since 2016. The last Malaysian pair to achieve this ranking was Goh V Shem and Tan Wee Kiong in 2016. Meanwhile, Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik's highest world ranking in their career was No. 2. They're now ranked No.3, following the Denmark pair. Fans have congratulated the pair, expressing pride over their new ranking. Some fans also expressed gratitude towards Soh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin for their hard work, noting that the two have been through many hardships. The duo first partnered up in 2017 but split in 2023, citing a lack of connection. They reunited a few months later but still faced a series of losses. However, their persistence and improved performance saw more victories in 2024, getting them to where they are now. We would also like to congratulate Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin on their new world ranking. The pair will play at the Singapore Badminton Open, which starts today (27th May 2025, Tuesday). Sources: Twitter (1)(2), The Sun
The Sun
25-05-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin Rumsani to top world rankings
MALAYSIAN men's doubles shuttlers Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin Rumsani are set to ascend to the world No. 1 ranking following the conclusion of the Malaysian Masters. Currently ranked No. 2, the duo is expected to overtake Denmark's Kim Astrup and Anders Skaarup Rasmussen when the Badminton World Federation (BWF) updates its rankings on Tuesday, May 27, The Star reported. This shift follows the Danish pair's inability to defend their Malaysian Masters title, having been defeated by Malaysia's Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik in the semi-finals on Saturday, May 24. Despite their own quarter-final exit in the Malaysian Masters to fellow Malaysians Man Wei Chong and Tee Kai Wun, Goh and Nur Izzuddin's consistent performance over the past year, including victories at the China Open, Japan Open, and Arctic Open in 2024, have propelled them to the top. Their recent triumph at the India Open in January further solidified their position. Their ascent to world No. 1 marks a significant milestone, making them the first Malaysian men's doubles pair to achieve this ranking since Goh V Shem and Tan Wee Kiong in 2016.
The Sun
25-05-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani set to be world No. 1 in men's doubles
MALAYSIAN men's doubles shuttlers Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin Rumsani are set to ascend to the world No. 1 ranking following the conclusion of the Malaysian Masters. Currently ranked No. 2, the duo is expected to overtake Denmark's Kim Astrup and Anders Skaarup Rasmussen when the Badminton World Federation (BWF) updates its rankings on Tuesday, May 27, The Star reported. This shift follows the Danish pair's inability to defend their Malaysian Masters title, having been defeated by Malaysia's Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik in the semi-finals on Saturday, May 24. Despite their own quarter-final exit in the Malaysian Masters to fellow Malaysians Man Wei Chong and Tee Kai Wun, Goh and Nur Izzuddin's consistent performance over the past year, including victories at the China Open, Japan Open, and Arctic Open in 2024, have propelled them to the top. Their recent triumph at the India Open in January further solidified their position. Their ascent to world No. 1 marks a significant milestone, making them the first Malaysian men's doubles pair to achieve this ranking since Goh V Shem and Tan Wee Kiong in 2016.
The Star
25-05-2025
- Sport
- The Star
Sze Fei-Izzuddin set to reach No.1 in men's doubles world rankings
KUALA LUMPUR: Men's doubles shuttlers Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani are set to reach No. 1 in the world rankings. World No. 2 Sze Fei-Izzuddin are expected to overtake current world No. 1 Kim Astrup-Anders Skaarup Rasmussen when the rankings list is officially updated on Tuesday (May 27) after the Danish pair failed to defend their Malaysian Masters title. Astrup-Rasmussen went down to world No. 3 Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik in the semi-finals on Saturday (May 24). Although Sze Fei-Izzuddin lost in the quarter-finals to fellow Malaysians Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun in the tourney, they will still become world No. 1, thanks to their fine form last year and in January this year. The independent pair captured the China Open, Japan Open, and Arctic Open titles in 2024 and finished runners-up in the World Tour Finals and Asian Championships. Sze Fei-Izzuddin also won the Indian Open in January and will become the first Malaysians to reach world No. 1 in the men's doubles since Goh V Shem-Tan Wee Kiong in 2016.
