The outbreak of the new crown epidemic once pressed the pause button in the world badminton world. However, as people understand the virus and strengthen the implementation of epidemic prevention measures, some suspended badminton events have reappeared in front of fans this year. Following the two-year suspension of the Asian Badminton Championships in Manila from April 26 to May 1 due to the epidemic, the Malaysian Badminton Open will also restart after a two-year hiatus. This means that the members of the world badminton family are further in place.
BAM Secretary-General Goh Chee Keong
The Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) recently expressed the hope that fans will come in droves to support the Malaysian badminton team at the Malaysian Open from June 28 to July 3. After a two-year absence due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Malaysian Open will welcome large crowds at the Axiata Arena in Bukit Jalil. In February this year, Malaysia also hosted the Asian Badminton Team Championships in Shah Alam.
Lee Zi Jia won the 2022 Asian Championship men's singles championship, regaining the crown for Malaysia after six years.
BAM Secretary-General Wu Zhiqiang said the national body was delighted to host this stop of the tour and welcome back some of the world's top badminton players. "I hope the fans are as excited as we are because after a two-year absence, we will be hosting a full-scale competition again." Wu Zhiqiang said, "We will also host an outdoor carnival called 'Malaysia Festival' for fans to come and participate in the event Get an exciting experience at the same time.” Earlier, BAM confirmed that the total prize money for Malaysia Open is US$675,000.
Singapore badminton player Luo Jianyou (left) missed the gold medal in the Hanoi SEA Games. His opponent Kun Lawut knelt down to celebrate with his head in his hands, and he was emotional.
The top men's singles players expected to participate in this event include world number one Axelsen, Malaysia's first brother Lee Zi Jia, Thomas Cup champion Lakshya Sen from India, and Singapore's World Championship champion Luo Jianyou and Thai golfer Kunlawutt who was recently crowned Southeast Asian Games champion.
In April 2019, Lin Dan defeated Chen Long and won the Malaysian Open men's singles championship. This was also the last championship in his career. Lee Chong Wei appeared at the awards ceremony.
In the last Malaysian Open, China's five-time World Championship winner Lin Dan won the men's singles championship, while Chinese Taipei 's Dai Ziying won the women's singles championship.
