Carolina Marin
Women's Badminton
by blossyal
2d ago
Two titles in two weeks – Marin is riding a fabulous hot streak – will she stay fit enough to challenge for a podium place at the Olympics this summer? The danger that she poses to the Fab Four is real. The winning moment. Photo by kind permission of Rachel Drew. After her recent All England victory CAI Yun analysed some elements of her game and compared her to rivals. He pointed out that as a three-time winner of the World Championships and the current Olympic champion she has nothing to prove at the big tournaments. This can liberate her from the pressure that many top athletes suffer and al ..read more
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Pearly & Thinaah: What Happens Next?
Women's Badminton
by blossyal
1M ago
Before we look forward to Paris 2024 let’s cast our minds back to Paris 2022 and the final of the Yonex French Open.  Pearly & Thinaah had negotiated a tough run to the final beating Matsuyama/Shida in their QF and Baek/Lee in the SF and now they faced the Japanese pair Matsumoto and Nagahara. Over three big sets their will to win, their strategy and their fitness saw them grab the title, igniting anticipation from fans for the years ahead. 2RW1KFF Hong Kong, China. 15th Sep, 2023. Pearly Tan, Thinaah Muralitharan of Malaysia. (Credit Image: © Ben Lau/SOPA Images via ZUMA Press Wire ..read more
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TAI Tzu Ying Wins the WTF 2023
Women's Badminton
by blossyal
3M ago
TAI Tzu Ying is the Champion again at the World Tour Finals – this is a triumph we will savour in years to come. Her resilience and will-to-win carried her through an incredible weekend to finish at the top of the podium. Screengrab courtesy of BWF TV After coming back from the dead against AN Se Young in their semifinal TAI Tzu Ying faced Carolina Marin in the last match of 2023 to battle for Gold. Marin is always an intimidating opponent and her form this week – her touch and focus – meant that this was going to be a huge task for the Queen. Two battle-scarred athletes faced each other over ..read more
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TAI Tzu Ying’s 500 Wins: Excellence Unlimited
Women's Badminton
by blossyal
5M ago
In a truly momentous milestone TAI Tzu Ying has achieved the feat of securing her 500th victory. She’s travelled a long way from the skinny kid winning her first pro match in 2007 to the worldwide icon about to grace her fourth Olympics. 2RR8TM1 Zhongguo, China’s Jiangsu Province. 7th Sep, 2023. Tai Tzu Ying of Chinese Taipei hits a return during the women’s singles second round match against Zhang Yiman of China at the 2023 China Open badminton tournament in Changzhou, east China’s Jiangsu Province, Sept. 7, 2023. Credit: Yang Lei/Xinhua/Alamy Live News She is badminton’s once-in-a-lifetime s ..read more
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Arctic Open Gold for LEE Zii Jia
Women's Badminton
by blossyal
5M ago
An all-Malaysian MS final at the Arctic open brought us the lip-smacking prospect of Spicy Chicken versus the Mushroom – or, for those less versed in Chinese nicknames: LEE Zii Jia against NG Tze Yong.   This clash not only promised an enthralling match for the neutral fan but was also an exciting advert for the depth of talent in the Malaysian team. In this high-stakes battle both players needed Gold but only one could stand at the top of the podium when Negaraku played. 2T08EMJ Hangzhou, China’s Zhejiang Province. 5th Oct, 2023. Lee Zii Jia of Malaysia competes against Prannoy Hase ..read more
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BWF World Championships 2023: Singles Preview
Women's Badminton
by blossyal
8M ago
Viktor Axelsen and AN Se Young have reigned supreme over the past year. Nonetheless their rivals are descending on Copenhagen determined to challenge their auras of invincibility. Grab your popcorn and get ready for the excitement overload that the World Championships will deliver.  I’m looking forward to some famous victories, fierce contests and heart-stopping surprises. 2M8HTR3 Denmark’s Viktor Axelsen reacts during his men’s singles semifinals match against Japan’s Kanta Tsuneyama at the Malaysia Open badminton tournament at Bukit Jalil Axiata Arena in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Saturday ..read more
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LEE Zii Jia: Reasons to be Cheerful
Women's Badminton
by blossyal
8M ago
LEE Zii Jia’s run of good results at the Australian Open came to an end in a three set SF with WENG Hong Yang.  What are the top takeaways from this tournament for him and his fans? 2J6ETN3 (220501) — MANILA, May 1, 2022 (Xinhua) — Lee Zii Jia of Malaysia poses for photos during the awarding ceremony for the men’s singles at the Badminton Asia Championships 2022 in Manila, the Philippines, May 1, 2022. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali) As Team LZJ embarked on their flight to Sydney last week it was crucial that Coach WONG and Darren Liew supported their player. Amidst the gale of media criticism tha ..read more
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LEE Zii Jia and Plan B
Women's Badminton
by blossyal
8M ago
Now the challenge for Lee Zii Jia and his coaching team is to tap into his incredible talents and help him find his groove again. 2PFH65M Utilita Arena, Birmingham, UK. 17th Mar, 2023. 2023 YONEX All England Open Badminton Championships, Quarter Finals Day 4; Kodai NARAOKA versus LEE Zii Jia in the Mens Singles competition, LEE Zii Jia celebrates winning the match Credit: Action Plus Sports/Alamy Live News It is essential to keep a frustrating situation in perspective. Remember, not too long ago he was a top 3 seeded player -a testament to his talent and skill – it is crucial to acknowledge th ..read more
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Pearly Tan and Thinaah Muralitharan: Players of the Day.
Women's Badminton
by blossyal
11M ago
Pearly Tan & Thinaah Muralitharan seemed destined for a two-set exit at the Axiata Arena today but then something extraordinary happened. Screengrab courtesy of the broadcaster By the middle of the second set the two Malaysians were struggling to get any sort of foothold in the match.  Fukushima and Hirota were consistently winning rallies as they ensnared their opponents in a war of attrition. They were repeatedly sending up big clears, extending rallies and targeting a visibly exhausted Pearly for point after point. Suddenly something shifted.  The fans detected a glimmer of…so ..read more
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Badminton’s Fab Four: The Women’s Singles Players Who Dominate the Sport
Women's Badminton
by blossyal
11M ago
The crème de la crème of Women’s Singles was on the podium at the Badminton Asia Championships this year. TAI Tzu Ying, AN Se Young, Akane Yamaguchi and CHEN YuFei are four outstanding players who represent peak excellence. Photos by kind permission of Kelly Chen It is no surprise that millions of fans worldwide tune in to their matches. While their formidable skills on court are a big factor in this, their heart-warming interactions in Dubai exemplified the best sporting behaviour. Let’s take a closer look at the individuals who make up the Fab Four. TAI Tzu Ying TTY is a true icon of the bad ..read more
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