Haikal Nazri speaking to reporters at Academy Badminton Malaysia in Bukit Kiara on Friday. PIC BY HAIDATUL ELYANI HERMANKUALA LUMPUR: National doubles shuttler Haikal Nazri has cited a recurring ankle injury and the fear of a premature retirement as the reasons for his withdrawal from the Swiss Open. Haikal, 24, said he twisted his ankle during training at last week's All England. The pair's form has declined this year, with five consecutive first-round exits before the Swiss Open withdrawal. When I am injured, he is okay — when he is injured, I am okay.

Source: New Strait Times March 14, 2026 07:52 UTC