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The Star
4 days ago
- General
- The Star
Something amiss as Ratchanok's name missing from registration list in Jakarta
PETALING JAYA: Former world champion Ratchanok Intanon has been left bitterly disappointed after missing out on the Indonesian Open at Istora Senayan this week, with her name omitted from the tournament's official registration list. The unexpected situation has caused confusion not just for the 30-year-old shuttler, but also for her club, the Banthongyord Badminton School, who were responsible for handling her entry into the prestigious tournament. In a statement, Banthongyord said they had followed the standard procedures they had always adhered to when registering players for international competitions. This included submitting all the necessary documents, including the list of players under the club, to the national body, the Badminton Association of Thailand (BAT). However, the club were shocked to learn that when the tournament got underway yesterday, Ratchanok's name was missing from the list, dashing her hopes of competing in Jakarta. To make matters worse, the club said they had not been informed of the reason behind the omission. 'The Banthongyod Badminton School would like to clarify that in the past, we have sent documents confirming their participation in every competition within the specified time frame. 'Similarly, for the 2025 Indonesian Open competition, the Banthongyod Badminton School have sent documents and a list of athletes to apply to participate in the competition under the specified procedures and time frame as usual to the agency that oversees the sending of athletes from Thailand to the BWF as usual. 'Later, the agency informed that Ratchanok Intanon's name was not in the 2025 Indonesian Open. The exact reason for the name's absence this time is unknown. 'The relevant parties helped coordinate with BWF to add the name, but were unable to do so because the deadline for submitting names according to the BWF's schedule had already passed,' said Banthongyord. According to the Badminton World Federation's (BWF) regulations, the deadline for player registration for the Indonesian Open was April 22 — and late entries are not accepted under any circumstances. For the record, Ratchanok won the title in 2015 after defeating Japan's Yui Hashimoto in the final.
The Star
5 days ago
- Business
- The Star
Something amiss as Ratchanok's name missing from registration list for Indonesian Open
Thailand women's singles shuttler Ratchanok Intanon in action against China's Wang Zhiyi in the semi-final match of Malaysian Masters at Axiata Arena, Bukit Jalil on Saturday. — IZZRAFIQ ALIAS/The Star PETALING JAYA: Former world champion Ratchanok Intanon has been left bitterly disappointed after missing out on the Indonesian Open at Istora Senayan this week, with her name omitted from the tournament's official registration list. The unexpected situation has caused confusion not just for the 30-year-old shuttler, but also for her club, the Banthongyord Badminton School, who were responsible for handling her entry into the prestigious tournament. In a statement, Banthongyord said they had followed the standard procedures they had always adhered to when registering players for international competitions. This included submitting all the necessary documents, including the list of players under the club, to the national body, the Badminton Association of Thailand (BAT). However, the club were shocked to learn that when the tournament got underway yesterday, Ratchanok's name was missing from the list, dashing her hopes of competing in Jakarta. To make matters worse, the club said they had not been informed of the reason behind the omission. "The Banthongyod Badminton School would like to clarify that in the past, we have sent documents confirming their participation in every competition within the specified time frame. "Similarly, for the 2025 Indonesian Open competition, the Banthongyod Badminton School have sent documents and a list of athletes to apply to participate in the competition under the specified procedures and time frame as usual to the agency that oversees the sending of athletes from Thailand to the BWF as usual. "Later, the agency informed that Ratchanok Intanon's name was not in the 2025 Indonesian Open. The exact reason for the name's absence this time is unknown. The relevant parties helped coordinate with BWF to add the name, but were unable to do so because the deadline for submitting names according to the BWF's schedule had already passed," said Banthongyord. According to the Badminton World Federation's (BWF) regulations, the deadline for player registration for the Indonesian Open was April 22 — and late entries are not accepted under any circumstances. For the record, Ratchanok won the title in 2015 after defeating Japan's Yui Hashimoto in the final.
New Straits Times
24-05-2025
- Sport
- New Straits Times
China duo Zhi Yi, Han Yue to fight it out for Malaysia Masters title
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysia Masters women's singles final tomorrow (May 25) will be a battle between China's big guns. World No. 2 Wang Zhi Yi defeated Thailand's Ratchanok Intanon (No. 11) 21-17, 21-16 in the semi-finals at the Axiata Arena today (May 24) to advance to the decider. She will play compatriot Han Yue (No. 3) for the title. The latter had beaten Akane Yamaguchi 21-19, 21-16 to book her spot in the final.
Barnama
23-05-2025
- Sport
- Barnama
Ratchanok's Recipe For Smashing Success: Less Sugar, More Oomph!
KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 (Bernama) -- Thai badminton sensation Ratchanok Intanon's goal of staying at the top of her game at this stage of her career is no longer just about intense training but also about sacrifices, like giving up her favourite beverage - the Thai milk tea. The 30-year-old revealed that she has had to cut back on sugary drinks as part of her efforts to stay fit and competitive on the international stage. 'I usually drink it with a normal amount of sugar but now I ask for less. I don't drink it every day but, if I do, it's maybe just half a cup. 'I also had an injury about two or three months ago and I had to make a comeback. Sometimes, you want to win, and you do win, but your condition still isn't really good,' she told reporters after her Malaysia Masters women's singles quarter-final match at the Axiata Arena in Bukit Jalil today. The women's singles champion in the 2018 and 2019 editions of the Malaysia Masters defeated Michelle Li of Canada 24-26, 24-22, 21-12 in a gruelling 77-minute quarter-final clash and will face either top seed Wang Zhi Yi of China or Vietnam's Nguyen Thuy Linh in the semi-finals. 'She (Michelle) played quite well and was strong mentally at the start. I tried to get a big lead but she was calmer than me and that put extra pressure on me,' said Ratchanok, who doesn't like to focus too much on past results or head-to-head records. She said her main priority is to always concentrate fully on her own game and ensure she gives her best on the court, regardless of the opponent. Asked about her preparations for the highly anticipated semi-final showdown, Ratchanok kept it simple. 'My preparation starts today by eating well and sleeping well. That's very important. If I meet the Chinese player, I know she's strong and likes to play long rallies, so I need to be really fit,' she said.
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New Straits Times
22-05-2025
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Seventeen years on, veteran Ratchanok still chasing glory [WATCH]
KUALA LUMPUR: Seventeen years into her international career, Thai badminton queen Ratchanok Intanon remains as determined as ever. The 30-year-old is driven by two goals, to return to the World Championships podium in Paris in August, and finally secure a long-awaited medal at the Asian Games in Nagoya next year. Ratchanok began her 2025 season in fine form, reaching the semi-finals of the Malaysia Open before clinching the Indonesia Masters title in January. Now back in Kuala Lumpur for the Malaysia Masters, the 2013 world champion aims to add a third crown to her name after previous triumphs in 2018 and 2019. "I still feel there's more I can achieve," said Ratchanok after her commanding 21-14, 21-12 win over Taiwan's Hung Yi Ting in the second round on Thursday. "My goal this year is to get back into the top eight. But beyond that, I want to fight for a medal at the World Championships and also try to achieve something at the Asian Games because I don't have any medal there yet. That keeps me going." So far, she has looked sharp, not dropping a game in her opening two matches — having earlier swept aside Malaysia's Goh Jin Wei. She will play Canada's Michelle Li in the quarter-finals on Friday. Ratchanok knows the level at the top has risen, but she's not backing down. "I know how tough it will be. There are many top players now, from China and of course An Se Young. So it's more challenging for me," she said. "But I still believe I can be a world champion again. I try to focus with everything, my mentality, my performance. I fight with everything." While no longer Thailand's lone star, Ratchanok welcomes the rise of younger compatriots, and the pressure that comes with it. In fact, she currently finds herself ranked fourth among Thai women's singles shuttlers at world No. 11, behind Pornpawee Chochuwong (world No. 7), Supanida Katethong (No. 9) and Busanan Ongbamrungphan (No. 10). "Of course, as the top Thai women's singles player for many years, I don't want to lose to someone ranked lower than me. But this is sport — there are winners and losers," said Ratchanok. "At the same time, I want the younger players to grow stronger. Sometimes, I play really well against other players, but when I face teammates, I might struggle mentally. So this is also a learning experience — for both them and me." Even with the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics still a few years away, Ratchanok isn't looking too far ahead — instead, she's taking it one season at a time. "I don't know the future," she said. "I just go year by year. Next year, it's the Asian Games — that's my focus. I'll see how my body feels, how my fitness holds up. I don't want to force myself. When you force it, you don't enjoy playing." "But now? I still enjoy the game. I still have the fire." Ratchanok first burst onto the scene by winning three consecutive World Junior Championships from 2009 to 2011, and rose to prominence when she became world champion in 2013.
