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HS Prannoy’s Malaysia win extends a new badminton tradition
1 year, 6 months ago

HS Prannoy’s Malaysia win extends a new badminton tradition

Hindustan Times  

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 …

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

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Tokyo Olympics 2020: Malaysia's Lee Zii Jia downplays gold medal hopes after All England Open win
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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All England Open 2021: Malaysia bank on 'national hero' Lee Zii Jia for Tokyo Olympics success
3 years, 9 months ago

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

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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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'One-dimensional Chinese' to all-conquering 'Super Dan', Pullela Gopichand remembers Lin Dan's evolution
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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Rudy Hartono, Lin Dan, Poul-Erik Hoyer, or Lee Chong Wei, who wins the badminton GOAT race?
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 …

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Taking matches deep and attacking Lin Dan's backhand, how HS Prannoy turned the tables on the icon
4 years, 5 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. …

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Badminton's greatest rivalry meets its inevitable end as Lin Dan follows Lee Chong Wei into retirement
4 years, 5 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 …

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Lin Dan retires: Here's a look at badminton legend's five epic matches
4 years, 5 months ago

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

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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 …

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