Last updated at 1:40 AM. Wednesday 10 February 2010

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Shinta waiting for training to begin. (JG Photo/Ade Mardiyati)

Jakarta Teens Chase Badminton Dreams

Lya Ersalita sits on the floor catching her breath in the corner of the badminton hall at the Rudy Hartono training center at the Ragunan sports complex in South Jakarta. The white T-shirt that wraps her small frame is soaked through with sweat after an energetic set.


Memories of Past Uber Cup Glories Haunt Indonesian Shuttlers

Women’s badminton has long been a source of frustration for Indonesia.


Malaysia Coach Seeks A Test for Top Player

Malaysia’s coach has warned shuttlers not to roll over against Lee Chong Wei at this week’s national badminton championships.


Li-Ning to Sponsor Singapore Badminton

Singapore badminton has received a $6.2 million financial boost after Chinese sports brand Li-Ning agreed to a four-year sponsorship deal until 2013.


Indonesian Badminton Players Make Impressive Start To Cup Build-Up

It is still early days, but the Indonesian Badminton Association has to be pleased after its shuttlers made a strong showing in their first warm-up for the Thomas and Uber Cups.


‘Super’ Dan to Emerge From Hibernation

Badminton’s Olympic and world champion Lin “Super” Dan will make his first appearance of the season at next month’s All-England Championships.


Indonesia National Team Shuttlers Dominate, Winning 4 of 5 Titles

The national shuttlers set aside a series of disappointing campaigns in foreign tournaments and buckled down to win four of the five titles on offer at the 2010 National Badminton Championship on Sunday.

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