Category: Badminton
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Viktor Axelsen Undergoes Surgery For Spinal Disc Issue
Double Olympic champion Viktor Axelsen underwent a minimally invasive back surgery for his long-standing final disc issue, which has plagued him in the last few months. The former World No.1 expressed gratitude after the surgery in an interview to Denmark’s TV 2 Sport. “The surgeons removed the disc herniation that was pressing on the nerve.…
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BAM Forms New Pairs; Loo Bing Kun-Toh Ee Wei And Chen Tang Jie-Chan Wen Tse
The Badminton Association Of Malaysia (BAM) has formed new pairings after Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei decided to part ways. Loo Bing Kun will partner with Toh Ee Wei while Chen Tang Jie will partner with Chan Wen Tse for the next five upcoming World Tour events — the Taiwan Open (May 6-11), Thailand…
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2025 Sudirman Cup: Malaysia Still Relying On Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei
Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei are likely to be a part of the 2025 Sudirman Cup, slated to run in Xiamen, China, from April 27-May 4, despite parting their ways. Last week, the World No.4 parted ways with the consent of Badminton Association Of Malaysia (BAM). National mixed doubles coach Nova Widianto said…
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Viktor Axelsen To Undergo Endoscopic Treatment For Back Issues
Veteran Danish player Viktor Axelsen is set undergo an endoscopic treatment for his recurring back injury. After the first round exit in the 2025 All England Open in Birmingham earlier this month, the Dane said that he has been dealing with severe back/nerve pain for several months now. The double Olympic champion also confirmed that…
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‘Coach-Less’ Jacky Kok Misses Vietnam International Challenge Title
Independent shuttler Jacky Kok’s bid to first independent shuttler came to an end in the Vietnam International Challenge on Sunday. Kok bounced back after a one-game deficit to take the match to the decider, losing 21-23, 21-17, 15-21 to Thailand’s Puritat Arree in Hanoi. He had beaten Puritat twice in the past. Kok trains under…