Badminton news in Malaysia
11 stories across Malaysia, published in the last 7 days and gathered from Malaysian news sources.
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Jun Hao loses for the seventh time in the first round
Malaysian shuttler Leong Jun Hao was eliminated in the first round of the China Masters after losing to world number one Jonatan Christie, despite leading 19-16 in the second set. Other Malaysian pairs had mixed results, with Goh Soon Huat-Shevon Lai advancing while several others were eliminated.
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Jun Hao falls despite leading 19-16
Malaysian shuttler Leong Jun Hao was knocked out of the China Masters first round after losing a tight match to world number one Jonatan Christie. He led 19-16 in the second set but lost 17-21, 19-21. Other Malaysian pairs had mixed results.
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Jun Hao crashes out of China Masters in 1st round
Malaysian shuttler Leong Jun Hao lost to Jonatan Christie in the first round of the China Masters. Mixed doubles pair Goh and Shevon advanced.
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China Open 2026: Indians in action today (September 1) – Unnati Hooda, Arjun-Hariharan in action on Day 1
The China Open 2026 badminton tournament begins in Shenzhen on September 1, with Indian players Unnati Hooda and the men's doubles pair of MR Arjun and Hariharan Amsakarun in action on Day 1. The article provides their schedule and opponents.
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Lakshya Sen vs Victor Lai: What happened last time at China Open?
The article previews a rematch between Lakshya Sen and Victor Lai at the China Masters, recalling their previous encounter at the China Open. It focuses on the players' history and what to expect in the upcoming match.
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Unnati Hooda China Open 2026 Round of 32: Live Streaming, Match Time, and Where to Watch
Unnati Hooda plays her China Open 2026 Round of 32 match against Kim Ga Eun. The article includes match time, live streaming information, and their head-to-head record.
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Youngster En Yu turns pastime into Olympic dream
Lim En Yu, who started playing badminton at age six to stay active, has turned her hobby into a dream of competing in the Olympics. The article highlights her journey and aspirations in the sport.
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Will 'independent show' outshine BAM at Asiad?
Malaysia's best medal prospects in badminton at the upcoming Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games are expected to come from independent players rather than the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) squad, according to the article.
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Alex Lanier withdraws from China Masters, Lakshya Sen gets new first-round opponent
Alex Lanier has withdrawn from the China Masters badminton tournament, leading to a change in Lakshya Sen's first-round opponent. Sen will now face Canada's Victor Lai instead.
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China Masters 2026 Preview: Lakshya faces World Champion in opener; Tanvi, Unnati, Devika look to impress
The China Masters 2026 badminton tournament preview highlights key matchups, including Lakshya facing the World Champion in the opener, and Indian players Tanvi, Unnati, and Devika aiming to impress. In men's doubles, fourth seeds Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty are set to play Chinese pair Hu Ke Yuan and Lin Xiang Yi.
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P.V. Sindhu, Ayush Shetty among Indian stars who pulled out of China Masters 2026
Several top Indian badminton players, including P.V. Sindhu, have withdrawn from the China Masters 2026 in Shenzhen. The withdrawals weaken India's campaign ahead of the tournament's start on September 1.