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Pearly Tan Silences Doubters With Taiwan Open Final Run

Malaysian doubles star Pearly Tan pushed past self-doubt to reach the Taiwan Open final, delivering one of her most resilient performances of the season.

By Priya Nair14 days ago2 min read

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PV Sindhu: Representing India Is Still My Biggest Motivation

Two-time Olympic medalist PV Sindhu says the drive to win for India remains the core force behind her badminton career, keeping her competitive at the highest level.

By Priya Nair14 days ago2 min read

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Small But Powerful: How Size Defies Strength in Badminton

Compact athletes are proving that physical stature is no barrier to dominating the badminton court, as reported by The Star in its latest sports feature.

By Priya Nair14 days ago3 min read

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Tanvi Sharma Becomes Youngest Taipei Open Badminton Champion

Teenage badminton player Tanvi Sharma has made history by winning the Taipei Open, becoming the youngest player ever to claim the title.

By Priya Nair14 days ago2 min read

Two badminton players celebrating a doubles win on an indoor court

Dania-Boon Zhe and Hon Jian-Vin Sean Shine at Manila Badminton Event

Malaysian pairs Dania-Boon Zhe and Hon Jian-Vin Sean both claimed victories in Manila, giving the country a strong double result at the tournament.

By Priya Nair15 days ago2 min read

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Chinese Duo Set to Challenge An Se-young at Badminton World Championships

Two Chinese shuttlers are emerging as the main threats to South Korean star An Se-young as the Badminton World Championships heats up.

By Priya Nair15 days ago2 min read

Badminton player preparing to serve during a regional ranking tournament

J&K Ranking Badminton Tournament Set to Kick Off on August 9

Jammu and Kashmir's ranking badminton meet is scheduled to begin on August 9, giving local players a competitive platform to earn ranking points.

By Priya Nair15 days ago2 min read

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Kok Siang Returns to Badminton National Coaching Set-Up

Former professional player Kok Siang is back in Malaysia's national badminton coaching structure after completing a stint in the professional circuit.

By Priya Nair15 days ago2 min read

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Chen and Wang Target Ahn Se-young at BWF World Championships

China's top women's singles players Chen and Wang have set their sights on ending South Korea's Ahn Se-young dominance at the upcoming BWF World Championships.

By Priya Nair15 days ago2 min read

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Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik Eye Momentum, Pearly-Thinaah Target Worlds

Malaysia's top badminton pairs have contrasting missions ahead: the Aarons want to keep their winning run alive while Pearly-Thinaah focus on rebuilding for the World Championships.

By Priya Nair15 days ago2 min read

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Taipei Open: Tanvi Reaches Women's Singles Final

Indian shuttler Tanvi has booked her spot in the women's singles final at the Taipei Open, continuing a strong run through the tournament's knockout rounds.

By Priya Nair16 days ago2 min read

A badminton player mid-swing on a floodlit indoor court during a major tournament final

Badminton: Double Glory on the Line for Malaysian Contenders

Malaysian badminton players are chasing double glory at a major tournament, with multiple title shots within reach across two disciplines.

By Priya Nair16 days ago2 min read