1 Leong Jun Hao to let his hard work in training speak for itself when he steps onto the competition arena. Jun Hao will get to test himself in the German Open from Feb 24-March 1, before travelling to Birmingham for the world’s oldest badminton tournament, the All-England, from March 3-8. However, after three weeks of solid training at the Academy Badminton Malaysia in Bukit Kiara, Jun Hao is showing encouraging signs, and Jonassen is hopeful the improvement will continue in the lead up to their European assignments. Besides Jun Hao, Justin Hoh will also be in action at the German Open, while Paris Olympic bronze medallist Lee Zii Jia will have to come through the qualifying rounds before earning a place in the main draw. Jun Hao, in particular, is in need of a positive showing as he and several other national men’s singles players have come under heavy criticism for a string of flat and unconvincing performances.

Source: The Star February 16, 2026 04:03 UTC