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Free Malaysia Today
6 days ago
- Sport
- Free Malaysia Today
Wei Chong-Kai Wun edged out by Korean pair at Japan Open
Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun, ranked sixth in the world, were defeated by Korea's world No 3 pair Kim Won Ho-Seo Seung Jae in three games. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA : National men's doubles pair Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun crashed out of the Japan Open after a hard-fought loss to South Korea's world No 3 pair Kim Won Ho-Seo Seung Jae in the quarter-finals today. The world No 6 pair went down 13-21, 21-18, 13-21 in a match that lasted 54 minutes at the Metropolitan Gymnasium in Tokyo. This was the second time the Malaysians have lost to the Koreans in their two encounters so far. Won Ho and Seung Jae will face either China's Liang Wei Keng-Wang Chang or Malaysia's Ong Yew Sin-Teo Ee Yi in tomorrow's semi-final.
The Sun
02-07-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Wei Chong-Kai Wun focus on performance over titles in Japan and China Open
KUALA LUMPUR: National doubles shuttler Man Wei Chong emphasised that he and partner Tee Kai Wun are prioritising performance rather than chasing titles at the upcoming Japan and China Open tournaments. The pair, who have already secured two titles this season, believe maintaining high-level play will naturally lead to positive results. The 25-year-old shuttler stressed the importance of focusing on their game rather than external pressures. 'We should not be overly concerned about the results. If we maintain our performance, the results will come naturally,' Wei Chong said during a training session at Akademi Badminton Malaysia in Bukit Kiara. Reflecting on their semi-final loss at the Indonesia Open, Wei Chong acknowledged the challenge of competing against a home crowd. 'Of course, the Indonesian fans would support them. We just had to deal with the situation and hopefully, learn from it,' he added. The duo has already tasted success this year, winning the Indonesia Masters in January and the Malaysia Masters in May. National men's doubles head coach Herry Iman Pierngadi has set a target for them to secure at least one title in the upcoming tournaments. The Japan Open will take place in Tokyo from July 15 to 20, followed by the China Open in Changzhou from July 22 to 27.
Malay Mail
02-07-2025
- Sport
- Malay Mail
Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun eye consistency, not just titles, ahead of Japan and China Opens
KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 — National doubles shuttler Man Wei Chong says he and partner Tee Kai Wun are focused on giving their best rather than obsessing over titles at the Japan and China Open tournaments later this month. The 25-year-old player, who has won two titles this season, is confident that the outcomes would be good if they can maintain a high level of performance. 'We should not be overly concerned about the results. If we maintain our performance, the results will come naturally. 'I believe that is the best approach to easing the presssure on ourselves. We should be forward-looking and give it our all in the second half (of the year),' he told reporters at a training session at Akademi Badminton Malaysia in Bukit Kiara here yesterday. He regarded their semi-final loss at the recent Indonesia Open to homesters Sabar Karyaman Gutama-Moh Reza Pahlevi Isfahani as a valuable lesson in handling pressure from partisan fans. 'Of course, the Indonesian fans would support them. We just had to deal with the situation and hopefully, learn from it,' he added. Wei Chong-Kai Wun won the Indonesia Masters 2025 in January and the Malaysia Masters in May. Previously, national men's doubles head coach Herry Iman Pierngadi has challenged his charges to win at least one title in the two upcoming open tournaments. The Japan Open will be held from July 15 to 20 in Tokyo, while the China Open will take place in Changzhou from July 22 to 27. — Bernama
New Straits Times
20-06-2025
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Wei Chong-Kai Wun shrug off Istora jeers, eye stronger comeback
KUALA LUMPUR: Men's doubles ace Tee Kai Wun is not losing sleep over the hostile reception he and Man Wei Chong received during their Indonesia Open semi-final recently. The world No. 7 were jeered by a packed Istora Senayan crowd when they took on home favourites Sabar Karyaman Gutama–Moh Reza Pahlevi in Jakarta. The Malaysians eventually went down 21-18, 12-21, 21-18. But rather than dwell on the incident, Kai Wun is choosing to take it in stride. "I didn't see it as a big deal. The home fans were probably just trying to support their players by getting into our heads and disrupting us mentally — that's normal," said the 25-year-old after a training session on Friday. "But honestly, we've never experienced anything quite like that — at least not to that extent. It was overwhelming, but definitely something we can learn from and try to handle better moving forward. "Maybe the crowd was trying to break our momentum, especially since we had done quite well in the last two tournaments in Indonesia. But it's part and parcel of playing in front of a passionate crowd. We accept it. "It's really not a huge problem. Every player goes through this kind of pressure at some point in their career. Other major tournaments — like the World Championships — can be just as intense. Ultimately, it's on us to manage the situation and stay focused." Known for its deafening atmosphere, the iconic Istora has long been regarded as one of the toughest arenas for visiting players, especially Malaysians, due to the longstanding rivalry between the two nations. Despite the semi-final exit, Wei Chong-Kai Wun have been enjoying a resurgence of form. After a string of four early exits since March, the duo roared back to life by winning the Malaysia Masters Super 500, reaching the quarter-finals of the Singapore Open Super 750, and making the semi-finals of the Indonesia Open Super 1000 — all in the space of three weeks. "We've got a month to prepare for Japan and China," said Kai Wun, referring to the back-to-back Japan Open (Super 750) and China Open (Super 1000) next month. "We need to fix our shortcomings from the past tournaments. We have to push ourselves in training, no matter how tough, and make the most of the next few weeks. "We're definitely a better pair than we were in past years, but we've got to work hard to keep this going and stay consistent. We can't afford to let our guard down and flop in Japan — that would undo all that we've built recently. "If we want to move up in the world rankings, we have to start getting better results at the Super 750 and Super 1000 events. We'll get our chance to do that next month."
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Rakyat Post
08-06-2025
- Sport
- Rakyat Post
[Watch] Indonesian Fans Cross The Line, Boo Malaysian Players Off Court
Subscribe to our FREE The roar of 10,000 fans can lift a player to glory—or crush them completely. At Jakarta's iconic Istora Senayan during the Indonesia Open 2025, Malaysian duo Man Wei Chong and Tee Kai Wun discovered which side of that coin they were on, and it wasn't pretty. What should have been a showcase of world-class badminton turned into an uncomfortable spectacle, with the Malaysian pair facing not just their Indonesian opponents but a hostile crowd that seemed more interested in disruption than sporting excellence. Video footage spreading across social media tells the brutal story: every time the Malaysians prepared to serve, a wave of boos and jeers crashed down from the stands. It wasn't just passionate support for the home team—it was deliberate disruption designed to rattle the visitors' concentration. When Support Turns Sour The criticism was swift and merciless, as online observers didn't mince words. Social media comments captured what many witnessed firsthand: Poor sportsmanship from some Indonesian supporters. Malaysian players are getting booed during their serves. Disappointing behaviour at such a world-class tournament. The comparison to a zoo by some wasn't lost on critics who watched the spectacle unfold. When fans prioritise intimidation over appreciation of athletic skill, the line between passionate support and mob mentality gets dangerously blurred. This is badminton, not a war, and respect should be shown to players on both sides — but the shameful behavior from the crowd, booing our Malaysian players during the match, was not only deeply disappointing, it was a total disgrace. — lala𐙚⋆｡˚ (@fathdy_) The Real Losers: Sport Itself Man and Tee, currently world number seven in men's doubles, eventually fell in the semifinals of the Super 1000 tournament; their exit was as much a product of the hostile environment as it was of their opponents' skill. For players visiting Senayan—once considered badminton's premier venue—the experience serves as a harsh reminder that sometimes the most prominent opponent isn't across the net, but in the stands. The Indonesian response was predictably defensive, with some fans arguing their right to support however they choose: 'You all bought tickets, right? So you have the right to watch and support whoever you want! Just don't throw things at players.' But there's a difference between passionate support and turning a sporting venue into a psychological battleground. When the crowd becomes the story instead of the sport itself, everyone loses, especially the game of badminton. Adding fuel to the fire, some observers suggested the hostility stemmed from more profound resentment, particularly the fact that Malaysia's badminton program has benefited from Indonesian coaching expertise, including figures like Aku rasa fans badminton Indo ni koyak sebenarnya pasal coach diorang kebanyakan decide untuk coaching di Malaysia. Especially bila Herry IP dilamar BAM. Fair enough untuk kata boo player bukan lah satu kesalahan tapi is it ethical? I don't think so. — zll 🇲🇾 (@MohdZol) READ MORE : Share your thoughts with us via TRP's . Get more stories like this to your inbox by signing up for our newsletter.
