Indonesian badminton star Jonatan Christie. Photo credit: PBSI In a gripping semifinal clash at the 2024 Badminton Asia Championships, Indonesian men’s singles player Jonatan Christie secured his spot in the finals by defeating China’s Shi Yuqi in a hard-fought three-game battle. The intense match took place in Ningbo, China on Saturday, April 13, 2024. Here’s how the thrilling encounter unfolded: First game (18-21) The opening game was closely contested. Both players exchanged points, resulting in several ties at 3-3, 7-7, and 9-9. However, Shi Yuqi managed to take an 11-9 lead into the int ..read more

Malaysian rising stars Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin Rumsani. Photo credit: Badminton Asia Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin Rumsani secured an impressive victory over their teammates, Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik, in the men’s doubles semi-finals at the 2024 Badminton Asia Championships. Their win with a score of 21-14, 21-18 propelled them into the finals. Notably, Sze Fei and Izzuddin managed to defeat the former world champions, Aaron and Wooi Yik, in this intense match held in Ningbo, China, on Saturday, April 13, 2024. This victory also avenged their defeat against Aaron and Wooi Yik at the s ..read more

The uncertainties surrounding professional men’s singles shuttler Lee Zii Jia’s participation in the 2024 Thomas Cup have been resolved. Lee Zii Jia is now confirmed to join the national squad for the prestigious Thomas Cup assignment in Chengdu, China. The Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) officially announced the Malaysian squad for the 2024 Thomas and Uber Cup. Here are the key highlights: Thomas Cup squad: Malaysia Thomas Cup squad. Photo credit: BAM Lee Zii Jia: The world number 11, Lee Zii Jia, will lead the Malaysian charge in the men’s singles category. Ng Tze Yong: Currently ..read more

Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik. Photo credit: BWF The 2024 Badminton Asia Championships in Ningbo, China, has witnessed an electrifying performance by Malaysian men’s doubles pairs. In a thrilling quarter-final clash, two talented duos have secured their spots in the semi-finals, setting the stage for an all-Malaysian showdown. Victory over reigning Olympic champions In a thrilling quarter-final showdown at the 2024 Badminton Asia Championships, Malaysian men’s doubles pair Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin Rumsani delivered a stunning performance that left badminton enthusiasts in awe. Facing formi ..read more

Indonesian badminton star Jonatan Christie. Photo credit: PBSI In a thrilling showdown at the 2024 Badminton Asia Championships, Indonesian badminton star Jonatan Christie emerged victorious against Malaysian ace Lee Zii Jia in the quarter-finals. The match, held at the Ningbo Olympic Sports Centre Gymnasium, showcased Christie’s exceptional skills and determination. Dominance on display Lee Zii Jia entered the match with a slight advantage, holding a 5-4 head-to-head record against Christie. However, it was Christie who dictated the pace from the start. Swiftly securing a five-point lead at ..read more

Malaysian badminton player Lee Zii Jia. Photo credit: BWF In a thrilling encounter at the 2024 Badminton Asia Championships, Malaysian badminton sensation Lee Zii Jia showcased his prowess by defeating Chinese Taipei’s Chou Tien-chen in the round of 16. The match, held at the Ningbo Olympic Sports Centre in China, unfolded in a gripping fashion, leaving fans at the edge of their seats. The battle on court Lee Zii Jia, currently ranked World No. 11, faced off against the formidable Chou Tien-chen, who holds the World No. 15 position. The clash promised intense rallies, strategic maneuvers, an ..read more

In the high-stakes world of badminton, few rivalries have captured the imagination of fans quite like the intense battles between Lee Zii Jia of Malaysia and Jonatan Christie of Indonesia. These two talented shuttlers have faced off multiple times, each clash a thrilling contest that leaves spectators on the edge of their seats. Let’s delve into their head-to-head encounters and explore the dynamics of this captivating rivalry. The early duels The Lee-Christie saga began years ago, with both players rising through the ranks of international badminton. Their first meeting took place in the earl ..read more

Indian badminton star P. V. Sindhu. Photo credit: Wikimedia Commons In an exhilarating start to the 2024 Badminton Asia Championships, India’s badminton stars P. V. Sindhu and H. S. Prannoy secured hard-fought victories in their respective matches. P. V. Sindhu triumphs in three-game battle Former world champion P. V. Sindhu had to dig deep to overcome Malaysia’s Goh Jin Wei in the first round of the women’s singles event. After losing the first game, Sindhu rallied to win 18-21, 21-14, 21-19 in a grueling 64-minute encounter. This marked Sindhu’s fifth victory over the world No. 33 Malaysia ..read more

Indonesian shuttler and the 2024 All England Open champion Jonatan Christie. Photo credit: PBSI In an exhilarating start to the 2024 Badminton Asia Championships, Malaysian professional shuttler Lee Zii Jia and Indonesian player Jonatan Christie showcased their prowess by securing victories in their opening matches. Lee Zii Jia’s commanding performance Lee Zii Jia, the reigning 2022 continental champion, wasted no time in asserting his dominance. Facing India’s Priyanshu Rajawat, Zii Jia delivered a straight-game win with a scoreline of 21-9, 21-13 in just 39 minutes. His aggressive playsty ..read more

Singaporean badminton player Loh Kean Yew. Photo credit: BWF Singaporean badminton player Loh Kean Yew failed to repeat his 2023 feat of reaching the Badminton Asia Championships men’s singles final. In the first round of the 2024 tournament, Loh faced Japan’s 12th-ranked Kenta Nishimoto at the Ningbo Olympic Sports Centre. Despite a strong start, Loh lost a hard-fought match, with a final score of 21-18, 18-21, 17-21 in favor of Nishimoto. This defeat came just 10 days after Loh’s triumph at the Madrid Spain Masters, where he ended his 833-day title drought by defeating Frenchman Toma Junio ..read more