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Injured Haikal aims for May return at Malaysia Masters | Scoop
Haikal Nazri, recovering from a muscle injury, is eyeing a May return to competitive playing at the Malaysia Masters. - Scoop file pic, March 30, 2025
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Injured Haikal aims for May return at Malaysia Masters

22-year-old shuttler’s thigh muscle tear has caused his world ranking with partner Choong Hon Jian to slip to 31st place

Bernama
Updated
6:50 PM MYT

 

KUALA LUMPUR — National men’s doubles shuttler Muhammad Haikal Nazri is targeting a return to competitive badminton in May after suffering a thigh muscle injury during training in December.

Haikal, 22, is currently focusing on his rehabilitation process at Akademi Badminton Malaysia (ABM) and hopes to resume his partnership with Choong Hon Jian at the 2025 Malaysia Masters, which will be held at the Axiata Arena in Bukit Jalil from May 20-25.

“The injury I sustained is quite serious as I have an eight-centimeter tear in my thigh muscle. So, now I am focusing on my rehab, as there is no need to undergo surgery,” he told Bernama.

Meanwhile, Haikal’s injury has affected the pair’s world ranking, as they dropped to the 31st spot.

“I clearly miss playing competitively, and I’m challenging myself to recover fast and come back stronger. Hopefully, Hon Jian and I can resume our partnership at the Malaysia Masters,” said Haikal.

Asked about his Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations this year, Haikal said he is glad to be able to spend time with his family in Kelantan.

He added that this year’s celebration would be special as almost all his family members will be back home for the festival. – March 30, 2025

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