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Cruel injury setback for June Wei in Azerbaijan final

PETALING JAYA: Men's singles shuttler Cheam June Wei's bid to end his seven-year wait for a title in the Azerbaijan International was cruelly cut short by injury.

Talented Wooi Yik says better sparring fuels his All-England charge with Aaron

PETALING JAYA: Better quality sparring can go a long way. And men's doubles pair Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik are already feeling the benefits as they look ahead to the challenge in Birmingham, where they will bid to reclaim the All-England title once again.

World junior champ Hu Zhean sparks China comeback in semis

PETALING JAYA: Hosts and defending champions China have set up a final meeting against Japan in the Asia Team Championships after coming from behind to beat South Korea 3-2.

World No. 1 Se-young anchors South Korea's first Asia team triumph

PETALING JAYA: Women's singles sensation An Se-young added another feather in her cap by leading South Korea to a maiden Asia Team Championships title.

Ni Kadek stands tall as Indonesia bow out to South Korea

PETALING JAYA: Indonesia may have fallen 1-3 to South Korea in the women's team semi-finals at the Asia Team Championships, but teenager Ni Kadek Dhinda emerged as a bright spark in defeat.

Hock Kin urges BAM to fix programme that has failed to produce next Chong Wei

PETALING JAYA: Could the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) benefit from placing greater trust in local coaches?

Kenneth urges women’s team to push beyond limits

PETALING JAYA: The national women shuttlers were dealt a harsh lesson in the Asia Team Championships after bowing out in the quarter-finals on Friday.

Mixed outing leaves Roy King-Arif with work to do for Thomas Cup spot

PETALING JAYA: Men's doubles shuttlers Yap Roy King-Wan Arif Wan Junaidi still have work to do in their quest to claim a spot in the Thomas Cup Finals after a mixed showing in the Asia Team Championships.

Wei Xiang gains priceless experience after brave fight against Ginting

PETALING JAYA: Young shuttler Kong Wei Xiang believes the experience gained playing against Indonesia's Anthony Ginting in the Asia Team Championships will prove invaluable.

Ex-player Hock Kin fires warning - trust locals or stay stuck in Chong Wei's shadow

PETALING JAYA: Could the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) benefit from relying more on local coaches?