Malaysia
Dan Lin has was gold in the men’s singles badminton
China’s Dan Lin has won the gold medal in the men’s singles badminton, defeating Chong Wei Lee from Malaysia.
China’s Jin Chen won the bronze medal.
Malaysia’s Lee Chong Wei hoping to be China’s Li Dan
Li Dan is China’s star Badminton player and is often described as the John McEnroe of badminton for his arguing with referees. Lee Chong is Malaysia’s best hope for a medal at the Beijing Olympics and hopes to beat Li Dan.
“The national players have prepared very well and they have the chance to [...]
Choong-Lee and Koo-Tan to make third appearance
Top ranking Malaysian pair, Choong Tan Fook and Lee Wan Wah are looking forward to their third appearance at an Olympic Games for their country.
The Badminton Association of Malaysia announced yesterday that the veteran pair, along with Koo Kien Keat and Tan Boon Heong would be the two Malaysian entrants for the Men’s doubles competition [...]
Malaysia to send wushu participants to Beijing
Malaysia is planning to send at least four wushu experts to the Beijing Olympics. Wushi is part of the competition but no medals will be awarded. The qualifying event for the competition will be held from November 12-17.
“The top six exponents from the respective combined events will qualify. Places are limited and [...]
Khalmizam qualifies for Olympics
WAN Mohd Khalmizam Wan Abd Aziz qualified for the 2008 Beijing Olympics at the Asian Olympic qualifying tournament in Xian, China.
Three Malaysian archers have now qualified for the Olympic games. They can also now enter the team event. The other archers are Cheng Chu Sian and Muhd Marbawi.
India’s Mangal [...]
Cyclist Azizul now aiming for the Olympics
Malaysian cyclist Azizul Hasni Awang, has boosted his confidence after winning a gold medal at the Asian championship. He is now focusing his efforts on securing a spot in the Beijing Olympics. He has a chance to secure a spot at the World Championships in Manchester, next March.
“Like all other athletes, [...]
Malaysia hoping for more qualifiers
Malaysia has only had five athletes qualify for the Beijing Olympics so far. The Olympic Council of Malaysia (OCM) president, Tunku Tan Sri Imran Tuanku Ja’afar is confident however that there will be more.
“It‚Äôs still early days as some of the sports have yet to hold their qualifying tournaments. We expect some from [...]
