Patama said her resignation is due to her new role as the BWF new president, as she must be free from all conflicts of interest in the administration of the world which has 202 member countries.

It sits squarely in December Avenue’s catalog of formulaic but effective hugot songs, delivering the emotional punch that audiences have come to expect but with an extra layer of self-doubt.

PETALING JAYA: One is not enough. And with an intent on making former men’s doubles world champions Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik multiple title winners this year, coach Herry Iman Pierngadi is ready ...

PETALING JAYA: A semi-final exit in the Taiwan Open is not the end of the world but rather the beginning of a stronger comeback for mixed doubles pair Chen Tang Jie-Chan Wen Tse. Despite going ...

All the winners were honoured at a ceremony presided over by Khunying Patama Leeswadtrakul, president of the Badminton World Federation (BWF) and a member of the International Olympic Committee ...

Patama, who is also a member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), was confirmed as new president of the sport’s governing body at the 86 th BWF Annual General Meeting in Xiamen, China ...