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They rallied the crowd to cheer them on during the match and rightfully gave badminton enthusiasts something to cheer about. Goh V Shem and Lim Khim Wah defeated China pair Chai Biao-Hong Wei 21-19, 21-18 in the men’s doubles final at the Malaysia Open over the weekend. Both pairs provided a breath of fresh air for their character and eagerness to outdo each other proved badminton was alive at the Putra Stadium in Bukit Jalil. Goh and Lim made up for the disappointing outing provided by top national doubles pair Koo Kean Keat-Tan Boon Heong who were smashed out in the first round of the competition last week. World No.1 Lee Chong Wei, meanwhile, was reduced to tears as he fell on his knees and thanked the Almighty after netting his 10th Malaysia Open title. He edged Indonesian Tommy Sugiarto 21-19, 21-9 in the men’s single final. Two contrasting tales — one of an upcoming pair who, hopefully, have plenty more to offer while the other is about an aging hero who has hinted of han...

The national badminton scene seems to be hogging the limelight for the wrong reasons recently. The drama seen outside the courts is more apparent that what transpires during tournaments. The results of the players have not been satisfactory, but for men's doubles pair Goh V Shem and Lim Khim Wah who will play China's Chai Biao-Hong Wei in the Malaysian Open final today. As expected, world No 1 Lee Chong Wei is set to retain his 10th title as he plays Tommy Sugiarto Several matters were highlighted throughout the week including the 'resignation' of BAM general manager Kenny Goh as reported here . While some parties had 'refuted' Kenny quitting the national stable, SS Dhaliwal provided the resignation letter on his Twitter account ( pic below ). The Star , meanwhile, reported that Morten Frost could return to Malaysia to handle the Capabilities, Skills and Research committee, as apparently discussed during the council meeting on Saturday. According ...

Lee Chong Wei hardly broke a sweat when he defeated Indonesia's Sony Dwi Kuncoro 21-7, 21-8 to win his ninth Malaysia Open title and his second title of the year after netting the Korea Open last week. Mixed doubles pair Chan Peng Soon-Goh Liu Ying made accompanied Chong Wei to the final but lost 21-13, 21-18 to Danish pair Joachim Fischer Nielsen-Christinna Pedersen. Chong Wei's win was expected. And what else was expected? The fact that no other Malaysian was named champion. Sigh. Pic from Yonex . HD says: Congratulations Chong Wei!   Read more at: http://www.astroawani.com/news/show/lee-chong-wei-juara-terbuka-malaysia-4558?cp Read more at: http://www.astroawani.com/news/show/lee-chong-wei-juara-terbuka-malaysia-4558?cp

No Lin Dan. No Chen Jin. Only Korea Open losing finalist Du Pengyu is the top most shuttler to feature for China in the Malaysia Open which starts today. World No 1 Lee Chong Wei should have minimal problems netting his ninth title this time around. Liew Daren, meanwhile, has been given a second chance to redeem himself after the BA of Malaysia (BAM) agreed to field him for this year's competition. A whole lot of Malaysian players will see action in the qualifiers today but it remains to be seen if any of them will make the cut in the main draw. And would this year's Malaysia Open be like any other - a predictable script with expected results? Let's hope for some twist in the story line as the tournament progresses. HD says: All the best to the Malaysian contingent.