World titles, Olympics in Sze Fei-Izzuddin's sights

Malaysian badminton duo Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin Mohd Rumsani are setting their sights on major titles, including the World Championships and an Olympic medal, despite having conquered all tiers of the Badminton World Federation (BWF) World Tour. The world No. 6 pair has already secured victories in Super 100, 300, 500, 750, and 1,000 tournaments, but the pinnacle of world badminton remains elusive.

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I think we are not targeting specific tournaments. We cannot be easily satisfied with our achievements.

"As players, we need to remain hungry for titles to chase greater success on the international stage," said Sze Fei. "We cannot be easily satisfied with our achievements. We must stay hungry to win more tournaments. There are still many major championships we haven't won."

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Have to stay hungry to win more tournaments. There are still many major championships we haven't won.

The pair's immediate focus is on the upcoming Japan Open and the World Championships, scheduled to take place in India in August. This ambition highlights their drive to continually improve and compete at the highest level of the sport.

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I hope many more private companies will open these opportunities not only to us but also to other professional athletes.

Reflecting on the importance of corporate support, Nur Izzuddin emphasized the critical role of sponsorships for professional athletes. "I hope more private companies will open these opportunities, not just for us but also for other professional athletes," he stated. He specifically called for support not only for top-ranked players but also for emerging talents seeking to develop their careers in sports, stressing that many young athletes possess talent but lack the necessary sponsorship to compete internationally.

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These athletes have talent, but they just lack sponsorship support to help them go to tournaments abroad.