Tag: BWF World Tour
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Loh Kean Yew Advances to Semi-Finals at the 2026 BWF Indonesia Masters
Singapore’s Loh Kean Yew moves into the semi-finals of the Indonesia Masters 2026 In a high-stakes showdown at Istora Senayan, Loh Kean Yew sealed a spot in the semi-finals of the BWF Indonesia Masters 2026 with a straight-sets victory over Chou Tien Chen on Friday, January 23. The win keeps the Singaporean, currently ranked world…
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Jonatan Christie Withdraws from Indonesia Masters 2026: What It Means for His Season
Injury Concern Prompts Early Withdrawal The news that many fans anticipated with a mix of disappointment and concern came from Jakarta in early January 2026: Jonatan Christie, Indonesia’s reigning men’s singles star, has withdrawn from the Indonesia Masters 2026, which is scheduled to take place at Istora Senayan in Jakarta from January 19 to 25.…
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Coach Herry Calls for Fitness Reset to Keep Chia-Soh with World’s Best
Leader’s Call: Fitness, Not Pressure, as the Path to World-Class Returns The Malaysian badminton scene has a clear message from National men’s doubles head coach Herry IP: the path back to consistently contending with the world’s best starts with a comprehensive reset of physical preparation for Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik. After an early…
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Coach Herry Urges Aaron Chia–Soh Wooi Yik to Reset Fitness if They Want to Compete with World’s Best
Coach Herry Urges a Fitness Reset for Aaron Chia–Soh Wooi Yik KUALA LUMPUR — National men’s doubles head coach Herry IP has issued a candid call for a fundamental shift in physical preparation for Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik. After their early exit at a recent BWF event, Herry emphasized that staying among the…
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Pearly-Thinaah Clinch Third Title of the Year at Japan Masters 2025
Dominant Return to Form for Pearly-Thinaah Malaysian women’s doubles aces Pearly Tan-Koh Ee Ann (commonly known as Pearly Tan) and Thinaah Muralitharan (Pearly-Thinaah) continued their exceptional 2025 campaign with a hard-fought victory at the Japan Masters in Kumamoto. Securing their third title of the year, the world-ranked pair showcased resilience, tactical variety, and flawless teamwork…
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Kumamoto Masters Japan 2025: Prannoy falls early as Lakshya Sen advances to quarter-finals
Prannoy’s setback adds to a challenging season HS Prannoy’s campaign at the Kumamoto Masters Japan 2025 took an unfortunate turn as he bowed out in the second round, unable to convert his chances in straight games. The Indian shuttler, who has been battling inconsistent form this season, faced a tough test against a rising opponent…
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Ling Ching Stuns Li at the Japan Masters 2025 Quarterfinals
Surprise Victory Sends Ling Ching into Japan Masters Quarterfinals Wong Ling Ching delivered a sensational performance to upset a higher-ranked opponent and book a spot in the Japan Masters quarterfinals. The world No. 63 from Malaysia faced Canada’s world No. 15, Michelle Li, in a match that showcased resilience, timing, and strategic fight from start…
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Ling Ching Stuns Michelle Li to Book Japan Masters Quarterfinals
Hero Moment as Ling Ching Upsets a Top Contender In a dramatic display of resilience and skill, Malaysian shuttler Wong Ling Ching delivered a stunning upset at the Japan Masters, knocking off Canada’s world No. 15 Michelle Li to advance to the quarterfinals. The match, watched by badminton enthusiasts across the globe, showcased Ling Ching’s…
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Lakshya Sen Reaches Kumamoto Masters Quarterfinals as HS Prannoy Exits Early
Opening Night in Kumamoto: A Mixed Bag for Indian Badminton The Kumamoto Masters Japan 2025 delivered a tense chapter for Indian badminton, with contrasting fortunes for two of its top men’s singles players. Lakshya Sen advanced to the quarterfinals after a steady performance, while HS Prannoy’s campaign ended in a straight-sets loss in the second…
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Jimmy Wong-Lai Pei Jing’s seventh runner-up finish at Korea Masters 2025 ends in heartbreak
Heartbreak for Jimmy Wong-Lai Pei Jing as Korea Masters final ends in runner-up finish In a tense, high-stakes final at the Korea Masters badminton championships 2025 in Jeonbuk, professional mixed doubles pair Jimmy Wong-Lai Pei Jing narrowly missed their maiden title, marking their seventh runner-up finish of the year. The Malaysian pair fought with grit…