Goh Sze Fei
Goh Sze Fei 吴世飞 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Country | Malaysia | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Born | Malacca, Malaysia | 18 August 1997||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Height | 1.71 m (5 ft 7 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Handedness | Right | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Coach | Tan Bin Shen Rexy Mainaky | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Highest ranking | 9 (with Nur Izzuddin, 29 November 2022) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Current ranking | 13 (with Nur Izzuddin, 13 August 2024) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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BWF profile |
Goh Sze Fei (Chinese: 吳世飛; pinyin: Wú Shìfēi; born 18 August 1997) is a Malaysian badminton player.[1] He won the 2022 German Open in the men's doubles event partnered with Nur Izzuddin, their first BWF World Tour title.
Early life
[edit]Goh finished his primary school in SJK(C) Chung Hua Tampin, Negeri Sembilan. During his secondary school period, which was in Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Tunku Besar at Tampin, he managed to get recruited into Badminton Association of Malaysia during his secondary school period to be trained as a national player.
Goh comes from a Malaysian Chinese family based in Tampin, Negeri Sembilan. There are 4 siblings in his family and he is the youngest among the siblings.[2] All his siblings are very enthusiastic in badminton sports and Goh's eldest, Goh Sze Boon and second elder brother, Goh Sze Onn used to be Malaysian national players as well.[3] Goh's first badminton coach was Goh Sai Chong who guided and coached Sze Fei since he was at his young age.[4]
Career
[edit]In January 2017, Goh and his partner Nur Izzuddin entered their first Grand Prix Gold final at the 2017 Malaysia Masters and finished up as runner-ups.[5][6]
2022
[edit]In March, Goh and Izzuddin won their first BWF World Tour title at the 2022 German Open beating Liu Yuchen and Ou Xuanyi in three games.[7] In the following week, they entered their second consecutive final at the 2022 Swiss Open but lost out to rivals Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Rian Ardianto.[8]
In April, Goh and Izzuddin fell to compatriots Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik at the semi-finals of 2022 Badminton Asia Championships, securing them a bronze medal.[9]
In December, Goh partnered Goh Boon Zhe at the Malaysia International and finished as runner-ups.[10]
2023
[edit]In January, following their underwhelming results in the past few months, Goh and long-time partner Nur Izzuddin decided to split-up, citing lack of connection and loss of trust.[11]
In March, Goh and new partner Choong Hon Jian reached the final of their first outing as a pair at the Thailand International but lost out narrowly to top seeds Chaloempon Charoenkitamorn and Nanthakarn Yordphaisong in rubber game.[12]
Around four months after splitting up, Goh and Nur Izzuddin reunited at the end of May.[13] The pair set aside their differences and decided to rekindle their partnership in quest for the 2024 Summer Olympics spot.[14]
In July, Goh and Izzuddin competed at the 2023 U.S. Open, their first tournament after reuniting. The pair emerged as winners defeating Chinese Taipei's Lee Fang-chih and Lee Fang-jen in the final.[15]
From May to December, Goh, along with Nur Dhabitah Sabri and Shahrul Saad were appointed as the brand ambassadors for Nutrilite Malaysia.[16]
Achievements
[edit]Asian Championships
[edit]Men's doubles
Year | Venue | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
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2022 | Muntinlupa Sports Complex, Metro Manila, Philippines |
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13–21, 15–21 | ![]() |
2024 | Ningbo Olympic Sports Center Gymnasium, Ningbo, China |
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17–21, 21–15, 10–21 | ![]() |
BWF World Tour (4 titles, 1 runner-up)
[edit]The BWF World Tour, which was announced on 19 March 2017 and implemented in 2018,[17] is a series of elite badminton tournaments sanctioned by the Badminton World Federation (BWF). The BWF World Tours are divided into levels of World Tour Finals, Super 1000, Super 750, Super 500, Super 300, and the BWF Tour Super 100.[18]
Men's doubles
Year | Tournament | Level | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
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2022 | German Open | Super 300 | ![]() |
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23–21, 16–21, 21–14 | ![]() |
2022 | Swiss Open | Super 300 | ![]() |
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18–21, 19–21 | ![]() |
2023 | U.S. Open | Super 300 | ![]() |
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21–9, 21–10 | ![]() |
2023 | Kaohsiung Masters | Super 100 | ![]() |
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21–14, 21–10 | ![]() |
2023 | Abu Dhabi Masters | Super 100 | ![]() |
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18–21, 21–17, 21–12 | ![]() |
BWF Grand Prix (1 runner-up)
[edit]The BWF Grand Prix had two levels, the Grand Prix and Grand Prix Gold. It was a series of badminton tournaments sanctioned by the Badminton World Federation (BWF) and played between 2007 and 2017.
Men's doubles
Year | Tournament | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
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2017 | Malaysia Masters | ![]() |
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19–21, 12–21 | ![]() |
- BWF Grand Prix Gold tournament
- BWF Grand Prix tournament
BWF International Challenge/Series (3 titles, 5 runners-up)
[edit]Men's doubles
Year | Tournament | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
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2016 | Singapore International | ![]() |
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21–13, 21–14 | ![]() |
2016 | Vietnam International Series | ![]() |
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21–17, 19–21, 20–22 | ![]() |
2016 | Swiss International | ![]() |
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21–18, 21–12 | ![]() |
2016 | India International Series | ![]() |
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11–8, 5–11, 11–7, 8–11, 5–11 | ![]() |
2017 | Malaysia International | ![]() |
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21–19, 21–12 | ![]() |
2018 | Tata Open India International | ![]() |
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10–21, 16–21 | ![]() |
2022 | Malaysia International | ![]() |
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17–21, 16–21 | ![]() |
2023 | Thailand International | ![]() |
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21–15, 15–21, 22–24 | ![]() |
- BWF International Challenge tournament
- BWF International Series tournament
- BWF Future Series tournament
References
[edit]- ^ "Goh Sze Fei personal info". Badminton Association of Malaysia. Archived from the original on 25 May 2022. Retrieved 13 December 2022.
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- ^ "李宗伟小师弟哈尔滨传教羽球 哥俩曾是大马国手". Sina. Retrieved 6 July 2022.
- ^ "Malaysia Writing: 哈尔滨的明星教练——吴世文". Malaysia Writing. Retrieved 6 July 2022.
- ^ Peter, Fabian (21 January 2017). "(Badminton) Sze Fei-Izzuddin stun Indonesian pair with first-ever final at M'sian Masters". New Straits Times. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
- ^ Laksamana, Nugyasa (22 January 2017). "Hasil Malaysia Masters 2017, Indonesia Raih Satu Gelar". Kompas (in Indonesian). Retrieved 12 August 2023.
- ^ Liew, Vincent (16 March 2022). "Goh Sze Fei/Nur Izzuddin Win 2022 German Open Despite Knee Injury". Badminton Planet. Retrieved 26 July 2022.
- ^ "Swiss Open: No joy for Malaysia as two pairs fall in finals". The Borneo Post. 28 March 2022. Retrieved 26 July 2022.
- ^ Mat, Aida Adilah (30 April 2022). "Aaron-Wooi Yik, Zii Jia ke final BAC". Harian Metro (in Malay). Retrieved 12 August 2023.
- ^ Zhang, Kevin (19 December 2022). "Justin Hoh Wins 2022 Malaysia International Challenge". Badminton Planet. Retrieved 15 August 2023.
- ^ Anil, Nicolas (26 January 2023). "German Open men's doubles winners Sze Fei, Izzuddin decide to split". Stadium Astro. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
- ^ "Sze Fei-Hon Jian show huge promise in first outing together". The Star. 13 March 2023. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
- ^ "Sze Fei-Izzuddin reunite to chase Paris Olympics spot". The Sun Daily. 31 May 2023. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
- ^ Timesport (2 June 2023). "Next stop Paris, says Sze Fei after reuniting with Izzuddin". New Straits Times. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
- ^ KM Boopathy (17 July 2023). "Sze Fei-Izzuddin win US Open title on comeback". The Star. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
- ^ "LIVE YOUR BEST with Nutrilite's Nationwide Branding Campaign | AmwayNow". amwaynow.my. Retrieved 14 August 2023.
- ^ Alleyne, Gayle (19 March 2017). "BWF Launches New Events Structure". Badminton World Federation. Archived from the original on 1 December 2017. Retrieved 29 November 2017.
- ^ Sukumar, Dev (10 January 2018). "Action-Packed Season Ahead!". Badminton World Federation. Archived from the original on 13 January 2018. Retrieved 15 January 2018.
External links
[edit]- Goh Sze Fei at BWF.tournamentsoftware.com