Thursday, 12 June 2025

Author: Harry Izzdin

Malaysia lands historic milestone in world badminton

KUCHING: Malaysia’s presence on the world badminton stage has reached unprecedented heights as two national men’s doubles pairs and a women’s doubles team hit career-best rankings in the latest update released by the Badminton World Federation (BWF). Men’s doubles pair Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin Rumsani were officially crowned

An Se Young makes history with treble Super 1000 badminton title

KUCHING: World No. 1 An Se-Young delivered a performance of sheer grit and class today, defeating China’s Wang Zhiyi 13-21, 21-19, 21-15 to win the Indonesia Open 2025, and in doing so, became the first women’s singles player to claim three Super 1000 titles in a single season. The 23-year-old

Tang Jie- Ee Wei back in rhythm for semis bout

KUCHING: Malaysia’s top mixed doubles duo, Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei, produced a gritty comeback to reach the semi-finals of the Indonesia Open 2025 with a 17-21, 21-16, 21-14 victory over Denmark’s fifth seeds, Jesper Toft and Amalie Magelund – a pair they were facing for the very

National mixed doubles pair storm into Indonesia Open quarters

KUCHING: Malaysian badminton saw a stellar day at the Indonesia Open 2025, as two mixed doubles pairs – Goh Soon Huat/Shevon Jemie Lai and Chen Tang Jie/Toh Ee Wei – booked their places in the last eight with confident displays at Istora Senayan, Jakarta today. Veterans Soon Huat-Shevon Turn Back

From midfield to coaching: Xabi Alonso returns to Madrid as head coach

KUCHING: Real Madrid has officially appointed Xabi Alonso as the club’s new head coach, marking a significant homecoming for the former midfield maestro. Alonso, 43, succeeds Carlo Ancelotti, who departs after a trophyless season. According to a statement by Madrid, the Spaniard has signed a contract until June 2028. A

Manchester United ready for ASEAN All-Stars clash

KUCHING: Manchester United have announced a 32-man squad for their post-season tour of Asia, featuring matches against the ASEAN All-Stars in Kuala Lumpur on May 28 (tomorrow) and the Hong Kong national team on May 30. The squad includes key players such as Bruno Fernandes, Casemiro, Alejandro Garnacho, and Rasmus

Wei Chong-Kai Wun breeze over World No. 2 pair for semis seat

KUCHING: World No. 8 men’s doubles pair, Man Wei Chong and Kai Wun Tee, in stunning fashion, showed Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsaini the exit after beating the pair 21-7, 21-16 in the Malaysia Masters quarter-final at the Axiata Arena, Kuala Lumpur on Friday. Initially, the World No. 2 pair

Manchester United list entire squad in shock transfer overhaul

KUCHING: Recent reports by British media left fans shocked as Manchester United placed all their players on the transfer market following their 1-0 loss to Tottenham Hotspur in the UEFA Europa League final. The defeat not only dashed their hopes of Champions League qualification but also left the club facing

Bidoglio bids adieu to JDT after three years of service

KUCHING: Johor Darul Ta’zim FC (JDT) have officially parted ways with head coach, Hector Bidoglio, bringing an end to a successful tenure that saw the Argentine leading the Southern Tigers to multiple domestic honours. In a statement issued by JDT on Friday, the club expressed its gratitude to Bidoglio, who