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1 year, 7 months ago

HS Prannoy’s Malaysia win extends a new badminton tradition

HS Prannoy winning the men’s singles at the $420,000 Malaysia Masters – his first individual title in six years – on Sunday made him the 10th different champion in as many BWF World Tour tournaments this year. Lin Dan, Chen Long and Lee Chong Wei were a good 35-40% better than the next seeded player,” said Prannoy, who won his …

World Badminton Play Player Super Malaysia World Tour

2 years, 6 months ago

Lee Zii Jia to skip CWG, India's medal prospects brightened

The Hindu

Lee Zii Jia, one of the top gold medal contenders for the upcoming Commonwealth Games, has decided to skip the event to focus on the World Championships, the Malaysian shuttler said on Wednesday. With world number five Lee Zii Jia out of the picture, here are the potential contenders for the gold medal at CWG 2022 in Birmingham. Four years …

India Record World Commonwealth Games Indian Championships Open

2 years, 11 months ago

Malaysia's Top Badminton Player Lee Zii Jia Quits National Team, to Go Independent

News 18

Malaysian badminton ace Lee Zii Jia, ranked seventh in the world, has quit his country’s national team to play as an independent, reports said Thursday. Lee has been held up as the heir to Malaysian legend Lee Chong Wei, rising rapidly up the rankings and scoring a breakthrough victory at the prestigious All England Open last year. After weeks of …

Badminton Olympic Player Lee Malaysia Bam Lee Chong Wei

3 years, 9 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Malaysia's Lee Zii Jia downplays gold medal hopes after All England Open win

Firstpost

Malaysian badminton legend Lee Chong Wei came achingly close to winning gold but never achieved it, picking up three Olympic silvers during his career. Malaysian badminton star Lee Zii Jia downplayed expectations Thursday that he could win the country’s first Olympic gold in Tokyo following his breakthrough victory at the All England Open. On his way to victory, he also …

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3 years, 9 months ago

All England Open 2021: Lee Zii Jia could prove worthy successor to Lee Chong Wei; Japanese armada scores big

Firstpost

Lee Zii Jia became an overnight star. Malaysia, starved of badminton success after Lee Chong Wei’s retirement last year, hailed the tall, powerfully built Alor Setar native after he won the All England men’s singles badminton title on Sunday, just eight days before his 23rd birthday. Photo: Shirish Nadkarni “We had seen Zii Jia in India, some five years ago, …

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3 years, 9 months ago

All England Open 2021: Malaysia bank on 'national hero' Lee Zii Jia for Tokyo Olympics success

Firstpost

Malaysian star defeated Denmark’s Viktor Axelsen 30-29, 20-22, 21-9 Sunday to win the All England, one of the sport’s most prestigious tournaments, for the first time. Kuala Lumpur: Lee Zii Jia was hailed as a “hero” Monday after winning the All England Open and igniting Malaysia’s hopes of success at the Tokyo Olympics, even without retired legend Lee Chong Wei. …

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4 years, 5 months ago

'One-dimensional Chinese' to all-conquering 'Super Dan', Pullela Gopichand remembers Lin Dan's evolution

Firstpost

Gopichand, who was in the last leg of his international career when Lin Dan was coming up as another lightning-quick player from the Chinese stable, played the latter thrice, and beat him on two occasions. New Delhi: India’s national badminton coach Pullela Gopichand feels constant evolution and willingness to adapt set the recently-retired Chinese great Lin Dan apart and were …

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4 years, 5 months ago

Rudy Hartono, Lin Dan, Poul-Erik Hoyer, or Lee Chong Wei, who wins the badminton GOAT race?

Firstpost

Forget cold statistics, for the X-factor needed for any player to qualify for the title of the Greatest Of All Time, there appears to be no need to look beyond Lin Dan. There are several claimants to that lofty pedestal, prime amongst them being the recently retired duo of Malaysia’s Lee Chong Wei and China’s Lin Dan, who have comprehensively …

China World Badminton Title Winning Chinese Lin

4 years, 6 months ago

Taking matches deep and attacking Lin Dan's backhand, how HS Prannoy turned the tables on the icon

Firstpost

“Remember how everybody said cricket will not be the same anymore when Sachin retired? I think it is a bit like that with Lin Dan’s retirement,” Prannoy said. Having said that, I’d like to say that I never played him at his peak.” Prannoy described Lin Dan as a complete player who could raise his game when the occasion demanded. …

India World Game Indian Match Play Chinese

4 years, 6 months ago

Lin Dan-fan Meiraba wants to be calm under pressure like his idol

Hindustan Times

The new crop of Indian shuttlers has grown up idolising Lin Dan and Maisnam Meiraba Luwang, world No. Maisnam Meiraba Luwang Meiraba remembers all the major finals of Lin Dan and excitedly spoke about his famous rivalry with Malaysian Lee Chong Wei. As he steps into the crucial transitional phase of entering the senior ranks– Meiraba wants to show the …

World Junior Lin Dan Lin Dan Lee Chong Wei Chong Wei

4 years, 6 months ago

Badminton's greatest rivalry meets its inevitable end as Lin Dan follows Lee Chong Wei into retirement

Firstpost

Lin Dan, known for his ability to suddenly up the ante in the middle of a match, won two Olympics gold medals, won the World Championships five times and the prestigious All-England crown on six occasions He has often been referred to as the Roger Federer of badminton – like his great Swiss contemporary in tennis, he is the greatest …

World Badminton Team Rankings End Chinese Lin

4 years, 6 months ago

Lin Dan retires: Here's a look at badminton legend's five epic matches

Firstpost

Lin Dan’s retirement marks the end of his two-decade-long storied career. 2012 Olympics final against Lee Chong Wei In the final of the London 2012 men’s singles badminton final, China’s Lin Dan successfully defended his Olympic crown with a victory over arch-rival Lee Chong Wei. Dan loses against Lee in 2016 Lee Chong Wei beat Lin Dan 15-21, 21-11, 22-20 …

Olympics China Game Badminton Olympic Lin Wei

4 years, 11 months ago

Lee Chong Wei is Malaysia's hero, says Olympian Chan Peng Soon

The Hindu

Malaysian badminton legend Lee Chong Wei may have retired from the sport but he still has a special place in the hearts of fans across the nation, according to his countryman and friend Chan Peng Soon, an Olympian himself. Chan, who won a silver in mixed doubles with Goh Liu Ying at the 2016 Rio Olympics, was part of the …

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5 years, 6 months ago

Lee Chong Wei's stellar 19-year badminton career in interactive graphics, from World No 1 to sport's beloved nearly man

Firstpost

His spirit wants him to fight, but his body can’t. But Lee Chong Wei has flipped this narrative not once, not twice but on a number of occasions as badminton’s beloved nearly man. “Failing to win Olympic gold and world title is definitely one of the biggest regrets in my career,” a teary-eyed Lee told reporters. Lee also won the …

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5 years, 7 months ago

Malaysia’s badminton king Lee Chong Wei retires after cancer battle

Hindustan Times

As tears rolled down the cheeks of Lee Chong Wei while announcing his retirement, arch nemesis Lin Dan posted a message on Chinese social media platform Weibo: “I will be alone on the court and no one will accompany me”, attached with a Mandarin ballad, ‘Friends Don’t Cry’. In this file photo taken on March 12, 2017, Malaysia's Lee Chong …

World Badminton Olympic Chinese Lin Lee Dan

5 years, 7 months ago

Malaysian badminton great Lee Chong Wei retires due to cancer

Deccan Chronicle

Lee Chong Wei finally met an opponent he couldn't beat. Chong Wei was expected to retire after the Rio de Janeiro Olympics in 2016 when he won his third consecutive singles silver medal, but he was so driven to win Malaysia's first Olympic gold that he played on in hope of retiring after next year's Tokyo Games, when he would …

Olympics World Badminton Olympic Lin Wei Final

5 years, 7 months ago

With prodigious natural talent, Lee Chong Wei dominated badminton circuit in a manner no one could

Firstpost

Lee was very much his own man, and crystal-clear in his mind as to the style and quantum of training that suited him best. On the evening of 20th August 2016, the legend goes that a made-up letter, purportedly handwritten by Chinese shuttler Lin Dan, was delivered to Malaysia’s Lee Chong Wei, a few hours after the two had been …

Career London 2018 Olympic Chinese Beijing Chen

5 years, 7 months ago

Lee Chong Wei, badminton's beloved nearly man

The Hindu

Quiet and unassuming, Malaysia's Lee Chong Wei rose to become a modern badminton great, beloved by his fans despite his tantalising failures to bring home the biggest trophies of all. Lee's decision to walk away at the age of 36 robs badminton of one of its biggest draws and ends his rivalry with China's Lin Dan, his nemesis in four …

World Badminton Olympic Chen Lin Lee Malaysia

5 years, 7 months ago

Malaysian legend Lee Chong Wei announces retirement from badminton after an illustrious 19-year career

Firstpost

Former World No 1 Malaysia’s most successful badminton player, Lee Chong Wei announced retirement from professional badminton after an illustrious career. Former World No 1 and Malaysia’s most successful badminton player, Lee Chong Wei announced retirement from professional badminton after an illustrious 19-year career. Lee made his announcement in a press conference convened at the Youth and Sports Minister’s office …

London World Badminton Lee Malaysia Bam Lee Chong Wei

5 years, 7 months ago

Sudirman Cup 2019: Is playing for India no longer a priority for shuttlers? Disappointing performances leave lot to answer for

Firstpost

Srikanth, Sindhu & Co have been seen to turn out almost reluctantly for India, in a manner that is directly antithetical to how tennis star Leander Paes would carry his heart on his sleeve and play his best while turning out in the country’s colours. As the declaration of India’s Lok Sabha election results drew to a conclusion, a day …

India China Players Badminton Indian Team Sindhu

5 years, 7 months ago

Sudirman Cup 2019: Eighth seed India to start as favourites against Lee Chong Wei-less Malaysia in opening tie

Firstpost

India will start as favourites against a young Malaysian team sans legend Lee Chong Wei when they clash in a Group 1 D match of the Sudirman Cup on Tuesday Nanning: India will start as favourites against a young Malaysian team sans legend Lee Chong Wei when they clash in a Group 1 D match of the Sudirman Cup on …

India China Mixed Doubles Doubles Malaysia Malaysian Lee Chong Wei

5 years, 8 months ago

Listen: Full script of Episode 200 of Spodcast where we discuss Delhi's win over Hyderabad, Spurs reaching their first UCL final and more

Firstpost

In this edition of Firstpost Spodcast, we talk about Delhi’s win over Hyderabad, Spurs reaching their first Champions League final after beating Ajax and more. Look at me — it’s the best moment in my life, my career.” In Premier League news, Maurizio Sarri said Chelsea have no chance of competing with Manchester City and Liverpool next season unless their …

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5 years, 8 months ago

Cancer-free Lee Chong Wei to miss World Championships after slipping to 113 in BWF rankings during prolonged absence

Firstpost

Michelle Chai, general manager of the Badminton Association of Malaysia, said Lee — currently ranked 113 in the world — would not play in the championships in Switzerland from 19-25 August Kuala Lumpur: Badminton star Lee Chong Wei will miss the World Championships in August after falling down the rankings following a prolonged absence due to cancer, an official said …

World Lee Bam Lee Chong Wei Chong Wei

5 years, 9 months ago

Lee Chong Wei withdraws from Malaysian Open

The Hindu

Badminton great Lee Chong Wei has pulled out of next month’s Malaysian Open, despite being given the all-clear after cancer, throwing his Tokyo 2020 Olympics dream into jeopardy. “In order not to put his body under undue stress, Chong Wei has been advised to withdraw from the upcoming Malaysia Open,” the BAM said. “We also urge everyone to give him …

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HS Prannoy’s Malaysia win extends a new badminton tradition

Lee Zii Jia to skip CWG, India's medal prospects brightened

Malaysia's Top Badminton Player Lee Zii Jia Quits National Team, to Go Independent

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Malaysia's Lee Zii Jia downplays gold medal hopes after All England Open win

All England Open 2021: Lee Zii Jia could prove worthy successor to Lee Chong Wei; Japanese armada scores big

All England Open 2021: Malaysia bank on 'national hero' Lee Zii Jia for Tokyo Olympics success

'One-dimensional Chinese' to all-conquering 'Super Dan', Pullela Gopichand remembers Lin Dan's evolution

Rudy Hartono, Lin Dan, Poul-Erik Hoyer, or Lee Chong Wei, who wins the badminton GOAT race?

Taking matches deep and attacking Lin Dan's backhand, how HS Prannoy turned the tables on the icon

Lin Dan-fan Meiraba wants to be calm under pressure like his idol

Badminton's greatest rivalry meets its inevitable end as Lin Dan follows Lee Chong Wei into retirement

Lin Dan retires: Here's a look at badminton legend's five epic matches

Lee Chong Wei is Malaysia's hero, says Olympian Chan Peng Soon

Lee Chong Wei's stellar 19-year badminton career in interactive graphics, from World No 1 to sport's beloved nearly man

Malaysia’s badminton king Lee Chong Wei retires after cancer battle

Malaysian badminton great Lee Chong Wei retires due to cancer

With prodigious natural talent, Lee Chong Wei dominated badminton circuit in a manner no one could

Lee Chong Wei, badminton's beloved nearly man

Malaysian legend Lee Chong Wei announces retirement from badminton after an illustrious 19-year career

Sudirman Cup 2019: Is playing for India no longer a priority for shuttlers? Disappointing performances leave lot to answer for

Sudirman Cup 2019: Eighth seed India to start as favourites against Lee Chong Wei-less Malaysia in opening tie

Listen: Full script of Episode 200 of Spodcast where we discuss Delhi's win over Hyderabad, Spurs reaching their first UCL final and more

Cancer-free Lee Chong Wei to miss World Championships after slipping to 113 in BWF rankings during prolonged absence

Lee Chong Wei withdraws from Malaysian Open