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The Star
06-07-2025
- Sport
- The Star
Ming Hong wins first international title in France
Good start: Shuttler Lim Ming Hong posing with his trophy after winning in France. PETALING JAYA: Shuttler Lim Ming Hong delivered a proud moment for Malaysia after capturing the men's singles title at the Future Series Nouvelle-Aquitaine in France on Sunday (July 6). The professional shuttler was made to work hard for the victory, needing 65 minutes to overcome Taiwan's Huang Yu 22-20, 10-21, 21-16 in a gruelling final. It was the first title for the Ampang Jaya Badminton Club player. The win came as a timely boost for Ming Hong, who was left disappointed after falling short in the Italian Open final in Bolzano last week, where he was beaten by Denmark's Ditlev Holm. Ming Hong also came close to bagging a second title in France in the mixed doubles with Stella Pan but the pair were denied by the Dutch combination of Andy Buijk and Meerte Loos, losing 21-17, 19-21, 18-21 in a closely contested 46-minute duel. Coach Ho Khek Mong was beaming with pride. "Last year, Ming Hong suffered a very bad leg injury which almost ended his career. I'm proud that he didn't give up," said Khek Mong. "He has come through ups and downs. Hopefully, we can guide him to perform at a higher stage, which is the Super 300 and 500 level soon."
The Star
29-06-2025
- Sport
- The Star
Ming Hong loses in Italian Open final
PETALING JAYA: Shuttler Lim Ming Hong let slip a good chance to win his first international title after losing in the Italian Open final. On Sunday (June 29), the unseeded 23-year-old Ming Hong from the Ampang Jaya Badminton Club went down 13-21, 19-21 to second seed Ditlev Jaegar Holm of Denmark in Bolzano. He had beaten the Dane once before at the early round of the Austrian Open but he could not reproduce the same. Still it was a creditable show as it was his first final appearance in an international meet. On Saturday, he had defeated world No. 78 and top seed Daniil Dubovenko of Israel 21-17, 21-14 in the semi-finals of the Italian Open. Ming Hong also played in the mixed doubles with Stella Pan but they lost 15-21, 15-21 to French pair Kathell Desmots-Chacun in the semi-finals.
The Star
29-06-2025
- Sport
- The Star
Shuttler Ming Hong beats top seed to reach Italian Open final
Lim Ming Hong - Instagram PETALING JAYA: Shuttler Lim Ming Hong has upset the top seed to reach his first career international final in Italy. On Saturday, the 23-year-old Ming Hong from the Ampang Jaya Badminton Club defeated world No. 78 Daniil Dubovenko of Israel 21-17, 21-14 in the men's singles semi-finals of the Italian Open in Bolzano. Ranked 194th in the world, Ming Hong will face Denmark's Ditlev Jaegar Holm (world No. 95) in the title match on Sunday (June 29). Ming Hong also played in the mixed doubles with Stella Pan but they lost 15-21, 15-21 to French pair Kathell Desmots-Chacun in the semi-finals.
The Star
21-04-2025
- Sport
- The Star
Star team shine in Haier One Badminton media meet with second spot
All smiles: Star team pose with medals. PETALING JAYA: The Star team emerged as the runners-up in the Haier One Badminton Media Badminton Team Tournament at the Megah Rise Badminton Hall, Petaling Jaya on Saturday. The team consists of Gan Fock Yong, Jason Chua Kheng How, Brandon Lee Hou Syuen, Kamarul Ariffin Hassan, Chen Soon Ling, Hong Li Ying and Lai Sook Yee lost to Senheng Malaysia in the final. China Press A team took the third spot after defeating The Star's 988 Radio team (Stephany Yu Sook Theng, Leon Lo Swee Onn, Ivan Teh Kee Guan, Low Li On, Chan Ee Kiat, Yu Kevin, Lee Jun Yen). Total prize money of RM5,000 was offered and it attracted 12 teams. The event is organized by Ampang Jaya Badminton Club, with the Chinese Media Club as a co-organizer. The sponsors for the tournament include Haier, Maxx, Sinheng and Ampang Jaya Badminton Club and One Badminton and Chinese Media Club. Ho Khek Mong, the person in charge of Ampang Jaya BC said: "Ampang Jaya Badminton Club and One Badminton have always been committed to promoting badminton. Our youth and elite teams have achieved commendable results in international tournaments. Hosting this media badminton tournament is our way of giving back to the media for their support and fostering stronger connections." "Over the years, our players have delivered outstanding performances in both domestic and international tournaments. This event is also an opportunity to thank the media for their continuous support. Their reports have been a great encouragement to young players."
