Badminton - Former world number one Momota announces retirement
Kento Momota he is retiring from badminton, after the former world number one failed to qualify for the Paris Olympics.
Thu Apr 18 2024
Thomas Cup: Malaysia are a strong side - Momota
World number two player, Kento Momota hailed Malaysia as one of the strongest teams in the 2022 Thomas Cup Finals.
Tue May 10 2022
All England: Zii Jia sets up another Q-Final clash with Momota
Reigning champion Zii Jia advanced to the last-eight stage at the Arena Birmingham.
Fri Mar 18 2022
Badminton: Japan's Momota wins first title since car crash
Two-time world champion Kento Momota won his first BWF title since a road accident last year in Malaysia.
Mon Nov 22 2021
Top 10 athletes to watch at Tokyo Olympics
With over 11,000 athletes set to take part, here are 10 Olympic hopefuls that deserve to be on the watchlist.
Sat Jul 24 2021
A new generation of Malaysian badminton champions has emerged
BAM's efforts to provide opportunities for young talents, starts to bear fruits as a new generation of champions has started to emerge.
Mon Mar 22 2021
All-England: Zii Jia slays Momota to enter last four
Malaysia's top men's singles shuttler Lee Zii Jia upset world number one Kento Momota of Japan today to enter the semi-finals of the 2021 All-England championship.
Fri Mar 19 2021
Badminton: Japan's Momota eyes Olympic gold after recovering from crash
Momota said he does not feel the pressure of being one of Japan's major hopes for a gold medal at the Games.
Wed Mar 17 2021
Japan team to miss Thailand tournaments after Momota tests positive
Momota, 26, was looking to make his international comeback in Bangkok after almost a year out following a car crash that left him with serious injuries.
Sun Jan 03 2021
Chong Wei remains in fifth place at BWF world ranking
Top national shuttler Datuk Lee Chong Wei remained in fifth place of the latest world ranking issued by the Badminton World Federation (BWF), today.
Thu Jan 21 2016
Lin Dan earns meeting with world champ Chen Long
Olympic champion Lin Dan will meet world champion Chen Long in the semi-finals of the All-England Open.
Sat Mar 07 2015
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
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
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
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
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024