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Malaysia Open 2026 tickets go on sale starting Nov 3

THE Malaysia Open remains one of the nation’s most popular annual sporting events, with fans eagerly anticipating the chance to witness the world’s best badminton players in action at Axiata Arena in Bukit Jalil, from 6-11 Jan, 2026. The Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) said fans looking to get a head start can take advantage of the Early Bird Promotion, which offers special discounted rates on tickets starting 2pm on Nov 3 via www.ticket2u.com.my with the promotion running until Nov 30. Early Bird prices apply to all daily tickets, while fans who wish to catch the full week of action may opt for season passes, priced between RM282 and

selling out quickly once sales open,” said BAM Secretary-General, Datuk Kenny Goh. Malaysia’s world champions Chen Tang Jie–Toh Ee Wei, along with former world champions Aaron Chia–Soh Wooi Yik and this year’s World Championship silver medallists Pearly Tan–M. Thinaah will spearhead the national challenge at the Malaysia Open 2026. As one of only four BWF World Tour Super 1000 tournaments, the Malaysia Open continues to draw world-class shuttlers and passionate fans from around the world, making it a highlight on both the global and national sporting calendars. – Bernama

RM2,000, depending on category. Based on previous years, a rush for tickets is expected once sales open and BAM encourages fans to make their purchases early to avoid disappointment. To make the event more accessible, ticket prices have been maintained at similar rates to this year’s edition, reflecting BAM’s appreciation for the tremendous support shown by Malaysian fans. “Fans are advised to purchase their Malaysia Open tickets early and take advantage of the Early Bird Promotion. “We’ve seen strong demand in past editions, with popular categories

‘Boring golf is good golf’

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Fish strikes down Robins Cardiff edge Welsh rivals Wrexham to reach Carabao Cup quarterfinals, Fulham survive scare

William Fish of Cardiff City celebrates scoring against Wrexham. – @cardiffcityfc/X

C ARDIFF CITY upset Wrexham 2-1 to book a spot in the Carabao Cup quarter finals in the long-awaited renewal of one of Welsh football’s oldest rivalries, while Premier League side Fulham needed penalties to get past third-tier Wycombe Wanderers yester day. Will Fish struck the winner with his first goal for League One side Cardiff at the Racecourse Ground in the 71st minute, slotting it in at the back post. With an eye on Saturday’s home game against Championship leaders Coventry, Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson made seven changes from the side that had started last week’s 1-1 draw at Middlesbrough. It proved costly as Cardiff were the better team throughout the match. The Bluebirds were first on the scoresheet when Omari Kellyman’s shot was pushed away by Callum Burton but Yousef Salech was there to slot home the rebound. The Robins drew level when Kieffer Moore headed home the equaliser from close range in the 52nd minute, seven minutes after he came

the fourth minute when he buried a shot from an angle inside the near post from 20 yards. Eighteen-year-old Josh King equalised in the 48th minute with a clever flick into the net from Kevin’s corner, but neither team could break the deadlock, sending the game to penalties with the score level at 1-1. Issa Diop smashed home the winning penalty to give Fulham a 5-4 victory in the shootout, with Fulham goalkeeper Benjamin Lecomte saving three spot kicks. Brentford thrashed fourth-tier Grimsby Town 5-0 with goals from Mathias Jensen, Keane Lewis-Potter, Reiss Nelson, Fabio Carvalho, from the penalty spot, and Nathan Collins. The victory kept Keith Andrews’ side in the hunt to reach their ever first major cup final. “We’ve got outstanding strength and depth and there’s real fight for places. And I think the players are aware of that because they push each other every single day,” Andrews said. “Whatever the game will be in the quarterfinals, we’ll pick the team we feel will be right to hopefully progress.” – AFP/Agencies

south and it was brilliant.” Brian Barry-Murphy believes Colwill can reach the “highest level” after the playmaker starred for Cardiff. “He is unusual for a player in that position, because of his stature,” Barry Murphy told Sky Sports after the match. “I am quite hard on him in terms of wanting more from him, because we believe he can reach the highest level. “I am always on his case, probably a little bit unfairly at times. But tonight, I thought he showed glimpses of what he has been for us and what he can be going forward.” Asked specifically what he meant by wanting more from him, Barry-Murphy said: “He is just such a potent finisher, but he has relied a lot this season on long-range strikes. “They are great, but we feel as if he can score much more goals being closer to the goal. He is a player of the highest level.” Fulham, meanwhile, were given a scare at Adams Park by Wycombe, a team 44 places below them in England’s football pyramid. Ex-Fulham man Cauley Woodrow scored in

on, but the home side could not hold off Cardiff. “I enjoyed the whole performance and for a young team like ours to deal with the equaliser and respond the way we did was very satisfying for us,” Cardiff City boss Brian Barry-Murphy told Sky Sports . “The nature of the club is an emotional roller coaster – when we go well and are winning games it feels like nothing can stop us.” The tie was the first meeting of the sides in 21 years, a rivalry fuelled by the animosity of the Wales’ traditional north-south divide, with Wrexham in the north, and the capital Cardiff in the south. The clubs have had contrasting fortunes, with Wrexham having climbed to the second tier from non-league football in three seasons under the ownership of Hollywood A-listers Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney. Cardiff, however, were relegated to the third tier last season having played in the Premier League as recently as 2019. “Amazing,” Cardiff midfielder Rubin Colwill told Sky . “A massive game for us, north versus

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