Zii Jia easily clears first round
National badminton men's singles ace Lee Zii Jia convincingly beat Brice Leverdez of France in the first round of the World Championships in Tokyo today.
Mon Aug 22 2022
Qualifying for final would be an achievement for Zii Jia - Roslin
Fifth seed Zii Jia is scheduled to meet unseeded player, Brice Leverdez of France in the first round.
Fri Aug 19 2022
Zii Jia brushes aside Leverdez to set up round-of-16 date with Chen Long
Lee Zii Jia marched stylishly into the round of 16 of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics with a masterful 21-17, 21-5 win over France's Brice Leverdez in their final Group M match tonight.
Wed Jul 28 2021
Zii Jia won't take Brice, Artem lightly in Tokyo
Zii Jia described Brice as a threat and said he would not underestimate the Frenchman's capability as the 35-year-old was hugely experienced.
Sat Jul 10 2021
Lee Chong Wei wants to continue playing for Malaysia
The badminton ace who is ranked fifth in the world said his responsibility to the country is still not over.
Wed Aug 30 2017
Chong Wei fails to advance to Denmark open semi-finals
In the match played at Odense Sports Park, Denmark, Leverdez of France, who is world No 38, took 17 minutes to dash the national badminton icon's hopes with 21-17, 20-22 and 21-19.
Sat Oct 22 2016
Chong Wei cruises to second round of French Open
Chong Wei kicked off his campaign with a winning start by edging hosts' player, Brice Leverdez 21-7, 21-15.
Thu Oct 22 2015
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
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Sat Oct 19 2024
Trump says he would impose tariffs on China if China went into Taiwan
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Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
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Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
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Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
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Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
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Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
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Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
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Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024