Kota Kinabalu: The Sabah Kota Kinabalu Badminton Academy (SKKBA) returned triumphantly from the 2nd West-Lake Miri Badminton Open Championships 2026, held from July 31 to August 2 at the Kan Sheng Sports Badminton Hall in Miri, Sarawak.
The 60-member team brought home an impressive medal tally of 28 medals: eight gold, 11 silver and nine bronze medals in the highly competitive tournament co-organised by SenadinBadminton Club and Miri Badminton Association, featuring a total of 1,026 players from 11 countries.
SKKBA president S.M. Lee expressed immense pride in the players achievement and attributed the success to the support of Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Ewon Benedick and Dr Davina Markus as well as the hard work, courage, discipline, and commitment demonstrated by players, coaches, and supporters alike.
He added that their players’ dedication to the mantra “Together We Rise, Together We Win” was a powerful motivator as they exhibited remarkable sportsmanship and resilience to overcome significant hurdles, including scheduling delays and a follow-by system that resulted in long waits between matches.
He also extended gratitude to all those involved, including the tournament organizers, Senadin Badminton Club, Miri Badminton Association, and sponsor West-Lake Tyres Sdn. Bhd., acknowledging their roles in contributing to an unforgettable championship.
The gold medalists were Teo Hoe San/ Tan See Hwa (non-member) — Mixed Doubles, Combined Age 80; Michele Chong / Loh Wang Fook — Mixed Doubles 35+; Jogdy Wong / Ling Hie Siant — Women’s Doubles, Combined Age 90; Jogdy Wong / Ling Hie Siant — Women’s Doubles 45+; S.M. Lee / H’ng Choon Leng — Men’s Doubles 55+; Jacqueline Jeinosten / Partner — Mixed Doubles Amateur; Loh Weng Fook / Chong Cheong Yong — Men’s Doubles, Combined Age 80 and Pahat @ Supangat Bin Chalan and partner-Men’s Doubles 70+.
Silvers from Datin Vinilis @ Cindy Julinos / Tan Kim Yoke (non-member) — Women’sDoubles 55+; Datin Vinilis @ Cindy Julinos / Tan Kim Yoke (non-member) — Women’sDoubles, Combined Age 110; John William / Robert Gilong — Men’s Doubles 45+; Robert Gilong / Wu Wen Lin (Taiwan) — Mixed Doubles 45+; Prsy Asun/ Jacqueline Jeinoster — Women’s Doubles 35+; Faisal Sayuati / Chong Cheong Yong — Men’s Doubles 40+; Buati Nian / Pahat @ Supangat Bin Chalan — Mixed Doubles, Combined Age 130; Jennice Ho Yuan Ling / Ting Ching Liong — Mixed Doubles, Combined Age 90; S.M. Lee / Abidin Lambo — Men’s Doubles 50+; Eric Moo / Henry Tai — Men’s Doubles 65+; Sim Jie Bin (Singapore) — Men’s Singles Open, while the bronze medals delivered by Datin Rita Mujim / Christlie Charles — Women’s Doubles, Combined Age 100; Ng Tze Vui / Goo Peng Chan — Men’s Doubles 45+; Wu Wen Lin (Taiwan) / Lim Soon Chong — Mixed Doubles, Combined Age 100; Michele Chong / Tay Kui Ling (non-member) — Women’s Doubles, Combined Age 80; Emily Han (Taiwan) / Chin Soo Lin (non-member) — Women’s Doubles 45+; Eric Moo / Henry Tai — Men’s Doubles, Combined Age 130; Liew Wen Jie (Singapore) — Men’s Singles Open; Ashley Sim Jia Ying (Singapore) — Women’s Singles Open and Nicon Yong / Lim Shin — Mixed Doubles Open.
