Low Hang Yee

Low Hang Yee (Chinese: 劉航益; pinyin: Liú Hángyì; born 22 February 1997) is a Malaysian badminton player.[1] He won his first international title at the 2022 Ukraine Open partnered with Chia Wei Jie.[2]

In this Chinese name, the family name is Low.
Low Hang Yee
刘航益
Personal information
CountryMalaysia
Born (1997-02-22) 22 February 1997
Selangor, Malaysia
HandednessRight
Men's doubles
Highest ranking47 (with Ng Eng Cheong) (3 October 2023)
63 (with Chia Wei Jie) (22 November 2022)
Current ranking47 (with Ng Eng Cheong) (3 October 2023)
BWF profile

Career

Prior to 2019, he played mixed doubles with Cheah Yee See and were runners-up at the 2016 India International.[3]

2019

Partnered with Ng Eng Cheong, they were runner-ups at the Lao International[4] and the Malaysia International.[5] They were also part of the Malaysian squad that participated in the 2019 Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championships.

2021

In March, Low and Ng got into the quarterfinals of the 2021 Swiss Open where they won against 4th seeds Marcus Ellis and Chris Langridge but lost to Kim Astrup and Anders Skaarup Rasmussen in three games.[6] He was selected as a backup player for the 2020 Thomas Cup. In October, he partnered with Chia Wei Jie and were semifinalists at the Czech Open.

2022

In January, Low and Chia entered the final of the Swedish Open but lost out to Danny Bawa Chrisnanta and Andy Kwek.[7] In the following week, they entered their second consecutive final and captured their first international title at the Ukraine Open.[2][8] At the end of the year, Low resigned from the national team.[9]

2023

In May, Low and Ng won back-to-back titles at the Slovenia Open[10] and Austrian Open, defeating compatriots Lwi Sheng Hao and Jimmy Wong in both finals.[11] In the following month, the pair finished as runner-ups at the Maldives International[12] and China International.[13] In July, Low and Ng captured their third title of the year at the Mongolia International.[14]

Achievements

BWF International Challenge/Series (4 titles, 6 runners-up)

Men's doubles

Year Tournament Partner Opponent Score Result
2019 Lao International Malaysia Ng Eng Cheong Malaysia Chooi Kah Ming
Malaysia Low Juan Shen		 21–18, 18–21, 14–21 2nd place, silver medalist(s) Runner-up
2019 Malaysia International Malaysia Ng Eng Cheong Indonesia Leo Rolly Carnando
Indonesia Daniel Marthin		 21–17, 17–21, 11–21 2nd place, silver medalist(s) Runner-up
2022 Swedish Open Malaysia Chia Wei Jie Singapore Danny Bawa Chrisnanta
Singapore Andy Kwek		 13–21, 21–23 2nd place, silver medalist(s) Runner-up
2022 Ukraine Open Malaysia Chia Wei Jie Denmark Emil Lauritzen
Denmark Mads Vestergaard		 19–21, 22–20, 23–21 1st place, gold medalist(s) Winner
2023 Slovenia Open Malaysia Ng Eng Cheong Malaysia Lwi Sheng Hao
Malaysia Jimmy Wong		 22–20, 21–18 1st place, gold medalist(s) Winner
2023 Austrian Open Malaysia Ng Eng Cheong Malaysia Lwi Sheng Hao
Malaysia Jimmy Wong		 21–11, 21–17 1st place, gold medalist(s) Winner
2023 Maldives International Malaysia Ng Eng Cheong Thailand Pharanyu Kaosamaang
Thailand Worrapol Thongsa-Nga		 19–21, 16–21 2nd place, silver medalist(s) Runner-up
2023 China International Malaysia Ng Eng Cheong China Chen Xujun
China Peng Jianqin		 19–21, 21–19, 14–21 2nd place, silver medalist(s) Runner-up
2023 Mongolia International Malaysia Ng Eng Cheong Malaysia Chia Wei Jie
Malaysia Liew Xun		 21–17, 21–15 1st place, gold medalist(s) Winner

Mixed doubles

Year Tournament Partner Opponent Score Result
2016 India International Malaysia Cheah Yee See India Satwiksairaj Rankireddy
India K. Maneesha		 11–5, 8–11, 10–12, 8–11 2nd place, silver medalist(s) Runner-up
  BWF International Challenge tournament
  BWF International Series tournament
  BWF Future Series tournament

References
  1. "Low Hang Yee biography". BWF-Tournament Software. Retrieved 9 November 2022.
  2. "Low feeling high after earning first career title with Weijie". The Star. Retrieved 3 May 2022.
  3. "Tournament | Sats India International Series 2016". Badminton World Federation. Retrieved 3 May 2022.
  4. Liew, Vincent (24 February 2019). "Low Juan Shen/Chooi Kah Ming soar win Laos International Series". Badminton Planet. Retrieved 17 August 2023.
  5. "[Malaysia International Series 2019] Leo/Daniel Sabet Gelar Juara". pbdjarum.org (in Indonesian). 23 June 2019. Retrieved 17 August 2023.
  6. "Badminton: Hang Yee-Eng Cheong pull off biggest upset of career to reach Swiss Open quarter-finals". The Star. Retrieved 3 May 2022.
  7. Mat, Aida Adilah (23 January 2022). "Jacky juara Terbuka Sweden". Harian Metro (in Malay). Retrieved 17 August 2023.
  8. "Weijie-Hang Yee clinch Ukraine Open men's doubles title". Free Malaysia Today. 31 January 2022. Retrieved 17 August 2023.
  9. Peter, Fabian (19 December 2022). "Two shuttlers resign, 12 dropped as ABM goes lean ahead of Paris Olympics". New Straits Times. Retrieved 17 August 2023.
  10. Tan, Ming Wai (22 May 2023). "Hang Yee-Eng Cheong become first Malaysian pair to win title this year". New Straits Times. Retrieved 17 August 2023.
  11. Omar, Hafizuddin (29 May 2023). "Hang Yee-Eng Cheong Rangkul Kejuaraan Terbuka Austria 2023". Sukanz (in Malay). Retrieved 17 August 2023.
  12. Peter, Fabian (11 June 2023). "Shuttlers Pang Ron-Mei Xing capture Maldives title". New Straits Times. Retrieved 17 August 2023.
  13. "Hang Yee-Eng Cheong settle for second best at China International Challenge". The Star. 26 June 2023. Retrieved 17 August 2023.
  14. Peter, Fabian (2 July 2023). "Hang Yee-Eng Cheong win Mongolia IC for third title of the season". New Straits Times. Retrieved 17 August 2023.


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