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“21-19” Always a Story Behind It
I am confident that everyone who loves badminton will be terrified of the score “21-19.” Nonetheless, I am the kind of person who constantly tries to view things positively. You
10 Reflections on Malaysia Team at BATC2024
Introduction Hello, I’m Haniff Zikri. An early thirties guy from Tanjong Karang living a mundane and happy life. Excited to share my take on our shuttlers from a regular fan’s point
Masih Menyalakah Impian Dan Matlamat ‘PROJEK24’?
2024, Tahun paling bermakna buat setiap pelosok negara dalam dunia sukan. Tahun paling genting untuk setiap insan yang bergelar atlet. Mata kelayakan dikejar, setiap peluang disambar, kecergasan perlu di tahap
What Does Being A Champion Mean For Us?
As the 2024 Badminton Asia Team Championships looms, My state of mind is suddenly transported to one of a Malaysian athlete. I suddenly ask myself what does it mean to
Malaysia’s Paris 2024 Pursuit for Gold: The Prospects in Badminton
In Malaysia’s sporting history, badminton stands as the masterpiece, weaving tales of triumph and aspirations reaching back to the 1992 Olympics. It was during that pivotal moment, through the legendary
January Blues: A Rough 2024 Opener
The start to 2024 proved a challenging one for Badminton Malaysia, with no titles secured in three high level Asian Tour tournaments. As the BWF calendar began with the Malaysia Open,
The Inner Crayon Shin-Chan In All of Us
Bright yellow bag, mixed colored letters certainly one I’ve never seen anywhere before. This has got to be his, and true enough only a person of his character would confidently
Mental Strength and Badminton: Everything Everywhere All at Once
Whenever players win or lose, one staple comment will make its appearance. “Athlete A mental strength is so strong, he can win easily” “Athlete B mental so weak, lead that
Tze Giant Killer
A new chapter in Badminton Malaysia folklore emerged when the name Ng Tze Yong was on everyone’s lips this year. The title “Giant Killer” was bestowed to Ng Tze Yong and
Is One Better than the Other?
After Dato Lee Chong Wei’s retirement in badminton, Lee Zii Jia was seen as Dato Lee Chong Wei’s successor when he became the All England Champion in 2021 after defeating Denmark’s
Dare to Dream
Ahh, this quote “Dare To Dream” will always be an inspiration to me. My role model, Lee Zii Jia had always been an inspiration to me to never give up
Why Compare?
Let’s talk about our Men Single’s sector. In 2023, I can say for now we have two reliable men’s singles, Lee Zii Jia (WR10) & Ng Tze Yong (WR15), both
Little Fighter: Goh Jin Wei
Goh Jin Wei, Badminton Malaysia’s women’s singles who has been hailed as a prodigy for her feats. Born on the 30th of January 2000, Jin Wei’s talent is evident through
All The Things You Have Never Heard an Athlete Say
“It must be nice to be an athlete. You get to hop on a plane, explore one city after another, try different cuisines, and experience a life that not all
Men’s Doubles: The Toughest Sector?
Long gone were the days where we had one pair dominating a sector, bagging titles after titles, winning tournaments after tournaments. Long gone were the days where the winner for
A Beginning of A Badminton Chronicle
Establishing the Shuttle Hard website and blog is undoubtedly welcoming to the badminton community not only on X (formerly Twitter) but also the public and the nation at large. Since
Beauty of A Community
I wanted to share a beautiful story of this community. I went to the Petronas Malaysia Open this year with a friend who is not a badminton lover. While at
For Love of the Game
Five beautiful words that I affectionately associate with the sport that is dearest to my heart,badminton. It bears significant weight in my love for the sport, not just because of
Pearly Tan & Thinaah Muralitharan: Malaysian Sweethearts
Pearly Tan and Thinaah Muralitharan, two names that have now become synonymous with Malaysian Badminton Women’s Doubles. This dynamic duo has captured hearts and attention with their exciting and fast-paced
You Are ShuttleHard!
What does it mean to be ShuttleHard, well it means that you are part of a community that lives and breathes Badminton Malaysia. Not only that, all of us are
Voltra LEEQU: ShuttleHard x Voltra Special Edition Jersey
It is with great honor and pleasure to announce the collaboration between ShuttleHard & Voltra. A relationship forged by the unbreakable halilintar spirit of the BL community & inspired by the
October Dreams: A Celebration for Badminton Malaysia
Let’s be real about things: badminton Malaysia is no longer a powerhouse, far from it, whether you like to admit it or not. What we still have is history and
The New Generation
Malaysia is a country with a deep-rooted passion for badminton. The sport is enjoyed by people of all ages and backgrounds, and there are badminton courts to be found in
Badminton Lovers
What comes to your mind when you hear the word BL (Badminton Lovers)? In the most simplest of terms BL refers to the fan or supporters for badminton. It is relatively
“21-19” Always a Story Behind It
I am confident that everyone who loves badminton will be terrified of the score “21-19.” Nonetheless, I am the kind of person who constantly tries to view things positively. You
10 Reflections on Malaysia Team at BATC2024
Introduction Hello, I’m Haniff Zikri. An early thirties guy from Tanjong Karang living a mundane and happy life. Excited to share my take on our shuttlers from a regular fan’s point
Masih Menyalakah Impian Dan Matlamat ‘PROJEK24’?
2024, Tahun paling bermakna buat setiap pelosok negara dalam dunia sukan. Tahun paling genting untuk setiap insan yang bergelar atlet. Mata kelayakan dikejar, setiap peluang disambar, kecergasan perlu di tahap
What Does Being A Champion Mean For Us?
As the 2024 Badminton Asia Team Championships looms, My state of mind is suddenly transported to one of a Malaysian athlete. I suddenly ask myself what does it mean to
Malaysia’s Paris 2024 Pursuit for Gold: The Prospects in Badminton
In Malaysia’s sporting history, badminton stands as the masterpiece, weaving tales of triumph and aspirations reaching back to the 1992 Olympics. It was during that pivotal moment, through the legendary
January Blues: A Rough 2024 Opener
The start to 2024 proved a challenging one for Badminton Malaysia, with no titles secured in three high level Asian Tour tournaments. As the BWF calendar began with the Malaysia Open,
The Inner Crayon Shin-Chan In All of Us
Bright yellow bag, mixed colored letters certainly one I’ve never seen anywhere before. This has got to be his, and true enough only a person of his character would confidently
Mental Strength and Badminton: Everything Everywhere All at Once
Whenever players win or lose, one staple comment will make its appearance. “Athlete A mental strength is so strong, he can win easily” “Athlete B mental so weak, lead that
Tze Giant Killer
A new chapter in Badminton Malaysia folklore emerged when the name Ng Tze Yong was on everyone’s lips this year. The title “Giant Killer” was bestowed to Ng Tze Yong and
Is One Better than the Other?
After Dato Lee Chong Wei’s retirement in badminton, Lee Zii Jia was seen as Dato Lee Chong Wei’s successor when he became the All England Champion in 2021 after defeating Denmark’s
Dare to Dream
Ahh, this quote “Dare To Dream” will always be an inspiration to me. My role model, Lee Zii Jia had always been an inspiration to me to never give up
Why Compare?
Let’s talk about our Men Single’s sector. In 2023, I can say for now we have two reliable men’s singles, Lee Zii Jia (WR10) & Ng Tze Yong (WR15), both
Little Fighter: Goh Jin Wei
Goh Jin Wei, Badminton Malaysia’s women’s singles who has been hailed as a prodigy for her feats. Born on the 30th of January 2000, Jin Wei’s talent is evident through
All The Things You Have Never Heard an Athlete Say
“It must be nice to be an athlete. You get to hop on a plane, explore one city after another, try different cuisines, and experience a life that not all
Men’s Doubles: The Toughest Sector?
Long gone were the days where we had one pair dominating a sector, bagging titles after titles, winning tournaments after tournaments. Long gone were the days where the winner for
A Beginning of A Badminton Chronicle
Establishing the Shuttle Hard website and blog is undoubtedly welcoming to the badminton community not only on X (formerly Twitter) but also the public and the nation at large. Since
Beauty of A Community
I wanted to share a beautiful story of this community. I went to the Petronas Malaysia Open this year with a friend who is not a badminton lover. While at
For Love of the Game
Five beautiful words that I affectionately associate with the sport that is dearest to my heart,badminton. It bears significant weight in my love for the sport, not just because of
Pearly Tan & Thinaah Muralitharan: Malaysian Sweethearts
Pearly Tan and Thinaah Muralitharan, two names that have now become synonymous with Malaysian Badminton Women’s Doubles. This dynamic duo has captured hearts and attention with their exciting and fast-paced
You Are ShuttleHard!
What does it mean to be ShuttleHard, well it means that you are part of a community that lives and breathes Badminton Malaysia. Not only that, all of us are
Voltra LEEQU: ShuttleHard x Voltra Special Edition Jersey
It is with great honor and pleasure to announce the collaboration between ShuttleHard & Voltra. A relationship forged by the unbreakable halilintar spirit of the BL community & inspired by the
October Dreams: A Celebration for Badminton Malaysia
Let’s be real about things: badminton Malaysia is no longer a powerhouse, far from it, whether you like to admit it or not. What we still have is history and
The New Generation
Malaysia is a country with a deep-rooted passion for badminton. The sport is enjoyed by people of all ages and backgrounds, and there are badminton courts to be found in
Badminton Lovers
What comes to your mind when you hear the word BL (Badminton Lovers)? In the most simplest of terms BL refers to the fan or supporters for badminton. It is relatively
