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The Star
04-08-2025
- Sport
- The Star
Veteran Pei Jing shows she is still hungry for glory
Going places: Jimmy Wong-Lai Pei Jing were the first Malaysians to reach a World Tour final in the mixed doubles this year. PETALING JAYA: Teaming up with Jimmy Wong is proving to be the right decision for shuttler Lai Pei Jing. Jimmy and Pei Jing impressed by upstaging several higher ranked pairs to reach the mixed doubles final in their first World Tour outing together in the Super 300 Macau Open. Currently ranked 127th in the world, the duo, who only combined in March, lost 13-21, 16-21 to Denmark's Mathias Christiansen-Alexandra Boje in the final at the Macau East Asian Games Dome on Sunday. Despite missing out on their first title together, Pei Jing, who will turn 33 on Friday, was happy to defy her age and get on the podium again in the World Tour. She last won a World Tour title in 2022 in the Korean Open with former partner Tan Kian Meng. Pei Jing finished runners-up last year in the women's doubles with Lim Chiew Sien in the Australian Open. 'It feels great to be back on the tour and to be able to stand on the podium again,' said Pei Jing. 'To be honest, I never expected that. I'm happy for Jimmy too. I'm happy with his performance throughout the week. 'Hopefully, we can keep this momentum and get better. This is just the beginning. 'I know there will be more obstacles after this for us to go through but I guess I'm really for it. 'I'll wait for the silver to turn gold one day.' Jimmy, who turns 23 later this month, and Pei Jing were the first Malaysians to reach a World Tour final in the mixed doubles this year. In fact, the pair have reached the final in four out of the six tournaments they have competed in so far. Jimmy-Pei Jing also made it into the title match in the Vietnam International Challenge, Phuket International Series and St Denis Reunion Open but finished runners-up all three times. The pair will be out to clinch their first title together when they team up next in the Super 100 China Masters from Sept 2-7.
Barnama
23-05-2025
- Sport
- Barnama
Mixed Doubles Camp More Competitive With Emergence Of Rising Talents
KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 (Bernama) -- Mixed doubles shuttler Toh Ee Wei has admitted that the national mixed doubles camp is becoming more competitive with the emergence of new talents like Loo Bing Kun and Chan Wen Tse. Toh Ee Wei, who won the Korean Open mixed doubles title in 2024 with Chen Tang Jie, said these new talents have been stealing the show during training sessions at Akademi Badminton Malaysia (ABM) in Bukit Kiara by displaying a high level of discipline and commitment. "They are very disciplined and work very hard. So, I believe that if they can keep this up, they have the potential to be among the world's best combinations.
The Star
20-05-2025
- Sport
- The Star
Passionate home support galvanises Haikal-Hon Jian to slay Thai giants
Inspired duo: and Mohd Haikal Nazri in action against Thailand's Dechapol Puavaranukroh-Kittinupong Kedren. — IZZRAFIQ ALIAS/The Star KUALA LUMPUR: Shuttlers Mohd Haikal Nazri-Choong Hon Jian finally had a victory to savour in the men's doubles after eight months. Haikal-Hon Jian, who have been struggling with form and fitness issues over the past few months, turned in a spirited performance to send Thailand's world No. 14 Dechapol Puavaranukroh-Kittinupong Kedren packing in the opening round at the Axiata Arena in Bukit Jalil. Spurred on by the passionate home fans, the pair came away with an impressive 21-15, 21-18 win in 40 minutes. It was Haikal-Hon Jian's first win since they beat teammates Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani in the Korean Open first round last August. The former had suffered first-round exits in all their tournaments since then, including in the Taiwan and Thailand Opens over the past two weeks. 'Thankfully, Hon Jian and I managed to play our best game today and get the win,' said Haikal 'To be honest, I didn't expect that we could play well like this because we played badly in the Taipei and Taiwan Opens over the last two weeks. 'I was not thinking of winning or losing but I just wanted to play better. 'The home fans also supported us a lot and raised our spirits. We are happy but we still have lots to improve. Hon Jian said: 'The difference was we were more consistent today and made less mistakes compared to our previous outings. 'This win has given us more confidence as we had not won for quite some time.' Hon Jian-Haikal have another tough task next when they take on Japan's 2021 world champions Takuro Hoki-Yugo Kobayashi for a place in the last eight. There was more good news for Malaysia when Sze Fei-Izzuddin also booked their spot in the second round after beating French pair Eloi Adam-Leo Rossi 21-16, 21-13. The world No. 2 independent pair will play Taiwan's Chen Zhi-ray-Lin Yu-chieh next. The other Malaysians to make it into the second round in the men's doubles were Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun and Low Hang Yee-Ng Eng Cheong while Yap Roy King-Wan Arif Wan Junaidi and Tan Wee Kiong-Nur Mohd Azriyn Ayub fell at the first hurdle.
The Star
08-05-2025
- Sport
- The Star
Another tough opener awaits as Tze Yong faces Hongyang in Thailand
Malaysia's men's singles shuttler Ng Tze Yong. — IZZRAFIQ ALIAS/The Star PETALING JAYA: National men's singles shuttler Ng Tze Yong, who is still searching for his first win of the year, will need to give it his all after receiving a tough first round draw at the Thailand Open starting next Tuesday. Currently ranked a lowly No. 392 in the world, Tze Yong has been drawn to face world No. 16 Weng Hongyang of China. The last time the two met was in the quarter-finals of the Korean Open three years ago, where the Chinese shuttler defeated Tze Yong in straight games. The Johor-born player only made his return to competition this year after being sidelined for a year due to a back injury. His comeback at the Taiwan Open recently was less than encouraging, as he lost in the opening round to home shuttler Wang Po-wei. Meanwhile, fellow Malaysian Leong Jun Hao can breathe a little easier as he holds a positive record against world No. 18 Angus Ng Ka Long of Hong Kong, whom he is set to face in the first round. Jun Hao had previously defeated Ka Long during the group stage of the Thomas Cup in Chengdu, China last year. Justin Hoh and Aidil Sholeh Ali Sadikin will need to go through the qualifying round to secure a spot in the main draw. Justin is set to face Belgium's Julien Carragi, while Aidil will take on India's Sathish Karunakaran. In the women's singles, Goh Jin Wei faces a tall order as she goes up against China's Chen Yufei, who recently helped her country clinch their 14th Sudirman Cup title last week. There will be an all-Malaysian clash in the women's singles qualifying round, with S. Kisona facing off against K. Letshanaa as both aim to book a place in the main draw. In the men's doubles, Malaysia will have seven pairs competing in the first round, led by second seeds Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik, who will play France's Julien Maio-William Villeger. Third seeds Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun will take on compatriots Choong Hon Jian-Mohd Haikal Nazri, while Wan Arif Wan Junaidi-Yap Roy King are up against India's Krishnamurthy Roy-Sai Pratheek. A tough task awaits Low Hang Yee-Ng Eng Cheong as they face top seeds Fajar Alfian-Rian Ardianto of Indonesia, while rising pair Aaron Tai-Khang Khai Xing, who are still finding their rhythm after winning last year's World Junior title, will await qualifiers. Professional duo Nur Azryin Ayub-Tan Wee Kiong will take on Korea's Jin Yong-Na Sung-seung. Malaysia also have two pairs in the men's doubles qualifying round - Chia Weijie-Lwi Sheng Hao will face Taiwan's Lu Ching-yao-Wei Chun Wei, while veteran Goh V Shem, now partnered with Korea's Choi Sol-gyu, will meet the Thai pair of Vichayapong Kanjanakeereewong-Narueset Laotherdpong. Only three Malaysian women's doubles pairs will be in action, led by top seeds Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah, who are set to play Japan's Hina Osawa-Akari Sato. Eighth seeds Go Pei Kee-Teoh Mei Xing will face Taiwan's Chen Su-yu-Hsieh Yi-en, while rising stars On Xin Yee-Carmen Ting have a stern test against third seeds Treesa Jolly-Pullela Gopichand of India. In the mixed doubles, Valeree Siow makes her return to international competition alongside Roy King. This will be their second outing together after the Asian Championships in Ningbo last April. But a stiff challenge awaits Valeree-Roy King as they face defending champions Guo Xin Wa-Chen Fanghui of China. Professional pair Wong Tien Ci-Li Chiew Sien will meet Thai ace Sapsiree Taerattanachai, who is now paired with newcomer Phuwanat Horbanluekit. Seventh seeds Hoo Pang Ron-Cheng Su Yin will await opponents from the qualifying round.
