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National women’s singles players Wong Ling Ching and Goh Jin Wei kept Malaysia’s challenge alive at the Thailand Masters 2026. Photo by Bernama

Last Wednesday, Zii Jia showed encouraging signs when he snapped a 10-month winless streak, defeating India’s H.S. Prannoy 21-19, 21-11 to reach the second round of the Super 500 tournament. - Bernama file photo

National professional men’s singles shuttler Lee Zii Jia has stressed that he remains ready to don the national jersey if his services are required, but has placed personal performance standards as his main priority before making any commitment, particularly ahead of major tournaments such as the Thomas Cup and Asian Games this year. Photo by Bernama

Yeo Jia Min showing her engagement ring, with Pang Sheng Jun by her side in an Instagram post announcing their engagement on Dec 30. Photo: YEO JIA MIN/INSTAGRAM

Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh urged national badminton star Lee Zii Jia to use the upcoming holiday period to rest and recover after a challenging year so he can return refreshed for the 2026 season. Photo: Bernama

In a personal statement shared on his Instagram account, the 27-year-old athlete reflected on a challenging year. - Photo: Instagram / @leeziijia

While BAM withheld names for security reasons, world No. 2 duo Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik were reportedly targeted after their French Open semi-final loss to Indonesia. Photo: Bernama

National para badminton ace Cheah Liek Hou has expressed his willingness to reconcile with the Paralympic Council of Malaysia over the 2024 Paris Paralympics reward issue. - Photo by Bernama

Liek Hou had criticised PCM for not delivering on their promise of rewarding him RM60,000 for capturing gold in the Paris Paralympics a year after the showpiece event. - Photo: FACEBOOK / Cheah Liek Hou 謝儮好

It is this very spirit that has defined Datuk Mohd Azizulhasni Awang, Cheah Liek Hou and Muhammad Faisal Abdul Halim as icons of Malaysian sports, proving to the next generation that there are countless ways to lift the Jalur Gemilang with pride before the world.