With both squads filled with youngsters and second stringers, it is clear that BAM is looking to expose up-and-coming players to a continental team competition and prioritising the seniors for the Thomas and Uber Cups in April. KUALA LUMPUR: The top names are missing as BAM unveiled a youthful squad today for the Badminton Asia Team Championships (BATC) in Qingdao, China, from Feb 3-8. BAM has opted for men's singles players Justin Hoh (world No. The women's doubles players are world No. With both squads filled with youngsters and second stringers, it is clear that BAM is looking to expose up-and-coming players to a continental team competition and prioritising the seniors for the Thomas and Uber Cups in April.

Source: New Strait Times January 17, 2026 09:27 UTC