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Pandelela withdraws from Championship due to injury
The decision was taken after careful consideration, as the injury would prevent her from competing safely or being at her best. 30 Jul 2025 05:25pm A recurring left shoulder injury has forced national diving queen Datuk Pandelela Rinong to withdraw from the women's 10-metre (m) platform individual event at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore today. Photo: Instagram SINGAPORE - A recurring left shoulder injury has forced national diving queen Datuk Pandelela Rinong to withdraw from the women's 10-metre (m) platform individual event at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore today. The two-time Olympic medallist said the decision was taken after careful consideration, as the injury would prevent her from competing safely or being at her best. "I'm truly grateful for all the kind messages and concerns for my well-being. I promise to take better care of my body as I focus on healing and prepare for the next opportunity to represent Malaysia,' she posted on Facebook. The 32-year-old added that she would continue to cheer her fellow teammates on in Singapore. "Please join me in sending them our support, luck and prayers as they continue to compete for Malaysia,' she said. On Monday (July 28), Pandelela was competing with Lee Yiat Qing in the 10m platform synchronised event when she had to withdraw after two dives due to the same injury, which she sustained earlier this month. Meanwhile, Yiat Qing failed to advance to the 10m platform semi-finals after finishing outside the top 18 in the preliminaries at the OCBC Aquatic Centre here today. The 17-year-old finished 29th with a total of 240.20 points after five dives. National swimmers Khiew Hoe Yean and Tan Khai Xin also failed to advance in their respective events. Two-time SEA Games gold medallist Hoe Yean clocked 50.77 seconds (s) in the men's 100m freestyle to finish seventh in Heat Eight and 50th out of 110 swimmers, while Khai Xin clocked two minutes 7.07s in the men's 200m medley to end up ninth in Heat Two and 40th overall. - BERNAMA World Aquatics Championships More Like This
New Straits Times
19-07-2025
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- New Straits Times
Malaysia handed France test in Universiade badminton last-16 showdown
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's hopes of securing a medal in the badminton mixed team event at the World University Games (Universiade) have received a major boost following a favourable draw for the round of 16. The national team, who topped Group D, will face Group C runners-up France at the Westenergie Sporthalle in Berlin, Germany on Sunday. Victory over the French will see Malaysia progress to the quarter-finals, where they will meet either the United States or India. The team, led by former national shuttler Jacky Kok advanced to the last 16 after a commanding 4-1 win over Canada. Malaysia hope to improve on the two bronze medals won at the 2023 Russia Universiade and are hoping to secure at least a silver this time. Meanwhile, national swimmer Khiew Hoe Yean booked his spot in the semi-finals of the men's 200m freestyle in Berlin after clocking 1:48.68s to finish third in Heat Six. He had earlier won silver in the men's 400m freestyle on Thursday. Hoe Yean will be joined by compatriot Arvin Shaun Singh Chahal, who qualified by finishing sixth in Heat Eight with a time of 1:49.66. Both will compete in the semi-finals later on Saturday. In taekwondo, the national men's poomsae trio of Randy Owen Augustine Linggi, Chin Ken Haw and Jason Loo finished sixth in the final, a commendable result in Malaysia's debut appearance in the event. South Korea bagged the gold, with China taking silver and Taiwan settling for bronze.
New Straits Times
18-07-2025
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- New Straits Times
Shuttler Jacky survives scare as Malaysia open WUG campaign in style
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia kicked off their World University Games (WUG) badminton campaign with a convincing 4-1 win over Canada in a Group D mixed team tie at Westenergie Sporthalle in Germany today. Men's doubles Fazriq Razif-Bryan Jeremy Goonting set the tone with a swift 15-10, 15-5 win over Nathan Mills-Harold Tan. Wong Ling Ching followed with a solid 15-10, 15-8 triumph in the women's singles against Alena Yu. Jacky Kok sealed the winning point for Malaysia in the men's singles, overcoming a slow start to edge Victor Lai 6-15, 15-8, 15-12. "It was not an easy match. Victor did well at the recent Canada Open, but I was motivated not to disappoint my team," said Jacky. Women's doubles Lee Xin Jie-Low Yeen Yuan earned Malaysia's fourth points, defeating Sophia Nong-Eliana Zhang 15-3, 15-10. However, mixed doubles Liew Xun-Vannee Gobi fell short against Timothy Lock-Chloe Hoang, losing 15-11, 15-9. With Canada as their only group opponents, Malaysia now await the round of 16 draw. "The players are still adjusting, but I expect better performances ahead," said coach Datuk Rashid Sidek. Meanwhile, swimmer Khiew Hoe Yean continued his impressive run, qualifying for the men's 200m freestyle semi-finals in Berlin. Fresh from his 400m freestyle silver, Hoe Yean clocked 1:48.68s in Heat Three, finishing third. Compatriot Arvin Shaun Singh Chahal also advanced, placing sixth in Heat Eight with 1:49.66s. - Bernama
The Sun
18-07-2025
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- The Sun
Malaysia dominates Canada in WUG 2025 badminton opener, Hoe Yean advances
MALAYSIA kicked off their 2025 World University Games (WUG) badminton campaign with a convincing win over Canada in the Group D mixed team event at Westenergie Sporthalle. The national squad secured victory in four out of five matches, showcasing strong performances across disciplines. The men's doubles pair Muhammad Fazriq Mohamad Razif and Bryan Jeremy Goonting set the tone with a swift 15-10, 15-5 win over Nathan Mills and Harold Tan. Wong Ling Ching followed with a solid 15-10, 15-8 triumph in the women's singles against Alena Yu. Jacky Kok Jing Hong sealed the winning point for Malaysia in the men's singles, overcoming a slow start to defeat Victor Lai 6-15, 15-8, 15-12. 'My opponent wasn't easy—he caused upsets at the Canada Open—but I stayed motivated,' Kok said. The women's doubles duo Lee Xin Jie and Low Yeen Yuan added another win, defeating Sophia Nong and Eliana Zhang 15-3, 15-10. However, the mixed doubles pair Liew Xun and Vannee Gobi fell short against Timothy Lock and Chloe Hoang, losing 11-15, 9-15. With Canada as their only group opponent, Malaysia now awaits the round of 16 draw. 'As group winners, we'll face runners-up from other groups,' said head coach Datuk Rashid Sidek. 'The players are still adjusting, but I expect better performances ahead.' Meanwhile, swimmer Khiew Hoe Yean continued his impressive run, qualifying for the men's 200m freestyle semi-finals in Berlin. Fresh from his 400m freestyle silver, Hoe Yean clocked 1:48.68s in Heat Three, finishing third. Teammate Arvin Shaun Singh Chahal also advanced, placing sixth in Heat Eight with 1:49.66s. The semi-finals for swimming will take place tonight (early Saturday morning Malaysian time). - Bernama
