Justin Hoh Shou Wei (Chinese: 賀首維; pinyin: Hè Shǒuwéi; born 1 April 2004) is a Malaysian badminton player.[1][3] Hoh was ranked first in BWF World Junior Ranking in both boys' singles and boys' doubles on 1 April 2022.[4]
Justin Hoh 贺首维 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Birth name | Justin Hoh Shou Wei | ||||||||||||||||||||
Country | Malaysia | ||||||||||||||||||||
Born | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia[1] | 1 April 2004||||||||||||||||||||
Years active | 2017–present | ||||||||||||||||||||
Handedness | Right | ||||||||||||||||||||
Coach | Hendrawan Tey Seu Bock[2] | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Career record | 159 wins, 38 losses | ||||||||||||||||||||
Highest ranking | 48 (16 May 2023) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Current ranking | 48 (22 October 2024) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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BWF profile |
Early life
editHoh was born in Kuala Lumpur. He started playing badminton at the age of seven.[5]
Career
edit2019
editIn December, Hoh won the Asian Youth Championships beating Jason Gunawan from Hong Kong in the boys' singles U-17 final.[6] Just one week later, he won the men's doubles U-19 title at the Bangladesh Junior International with his partner Fazriq Razif beating compatriot Eogene Ewe and Ong Zhen Yi in the final.[7]
2021
editAfter more than a year not competing internationally due to pandemic, in October, Hoh made a comeback at the Finnish Junior where he won the men's doubles U-19 title with his partner Ong Zhen Yi, beating compatriot Fazriq Razif & Wong Vin Sean in an all-Malaysian final.[8]
2022
editIn May, Hoh won the National Under-21 Championships for the first time after beating Chia Jeng Hon.[9]
In June, he won his first senior title at the Bonn International after beating Su Li-yang in the final.[10] He then proceeded to win his second senior title in the following week at Croatia Open, after defeating Nguyễn Hải Đăng from Vietnam in 80 minutes.[11][12]
In August, he won his third international title for the season at the India Junior International after defeating his opponent, Pranay Shettigar from India.[13]
Hoh was promoted to senior ranks in November.[2]
In December, he won the Malaysia International title, beating compatriot Aidil Sholeh in the final.[14]
2023
editIn January, Hoh competed at the Iran Fajr International and finished as runner-up.[15]
In February, he captured his fourth senior title at the Uganda International.[16]
In March, he was selected to represent Malaysia at 2023 SEA Games. Unfortunately, he suffered a left Achilles tendon rupture in training on April 10 and underwent surgery the following day. He was expected to be out for six to nine months after the surgery.[17] The injury forced him to withdraw from the SEA Games.[18]
Hoh played his first international tournament since the injury at the 2023 Syed Modi International in November.[19]
2024
editIn January, Hoh was selected to represent Malaysia at 2024 Asia Team Championships. Unfortunately, he had picked up a knee injury and was replaced for the tournament.[20]
In April, he was included in Malaysia's squad for 2024 Thomas Cup in Chengdu, China.[21] The team clinched bronze after losing to China in the semi-finals.[22]
At the Slovenia Open in May, he was crowned champion after beating Indonesian Prahdiska Bagas Shujiwo 19–21, 21–11, 21–15.[23]
In July, Hoh finished as the runner-up at the Northern Marianas Open.[24] He then reached the final of Saipan International the following week where he clinched his second title of the year.[25]
Achievements
editBWF International Challenge/Series (6 titles, 2 runners-up)
editMen's singles
Year | Tournament | Opponent | Score | Result |
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2022 | Bonn International | Su Li-yang | 21–19, 21–17 | Winner |
2022 | Croatia Open | Nguyễn Hải Đăng | 21–15, 16–21, 21–18 | Winner |
2022 | Malaysia International | Aidil Sholeh | 18–21, 21–16, 21–17 | Winner |
2023 | Iran Fajr International | Syabda Perkasa Belawa | 21–18, 12–21, 20–22 | Runner-up |
2023 | Uganda International | Kanishq M. | 21–8, 21–12 | Winner |
2024 | Slovenia Open | Prahdiska Bagas Shujiwo | 19–21, 21–11, 21–15 | Winner |
2024 | Northern Marianas Open | Cheng Kai | 12–21, 20–22 | Runner-up |
2024 | Saipan International | Ryoma Muramoto | 21–16, 21–18 | Winner |
- BWF International Challenge tournament
- BWF International Series tournament
- BWF Future Series tournament
BWF Junior International (3 titles, 1 runner-up)
editBoys' singles
Year | Tournament | Opponent | Score | Result |
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2022 | India Junior International | Pranay Shettigar | 21–18, 21–14 | Winner |
Boys' doubles
Year | Tournament | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
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2019 | Malaysia Junior | Fazriq Razif | Ooi Jhy Dar Yap Roy King |
14–21, 14–21 | Runner-up |
2019 | Bangladesh Junior | Fazriq Razif | Eogene Ewe Ong Zhen Yi |
13–21, 22–20, 21–12 | Winner |
2021 | Finnish Junior | Ong Zhen Yi | Fazriq Razif Wong Vin Sean |
23–21, 17–21, 21–18 | Winner |
- BWF Junior International Grand Prix tournament
- BWF Junior International Challenge tournament
- BWF Junior International Series tournament
- BWF Junior Future Series tournament
References
edit- ^ a b "Justin Hoh Shou Wei | BAM". Badminton Association of Malaysia. 1 April 2004. Retrieved 26 August 2022.
- ^ a b "Justin vows to justify his promotion to senior ranks". The Star. 26 November 2022. Retrieved 2 December 2022.
- ^ "HOH Justin | Profile". Badminton World Federation. Retrieved 26 August 2022.
- ^ "BWF Junior Rankings (1/4/2022)". Tournamentsoftware.com. 1 April 2022.
- ^ "Inspired by Lee Chong Wei: Malaysia's rising star Justin Hoh doing it his way". Olympics.com. 7 November 2022. Retrieved 2 December 2022.
- ^ "Justin wins Asia Junior U-17 Crown". bam.org.my. 15 December 2019.
- ^ "Bangladesh Junior IS: Young Malaysians Dominant in Dhaka". bam.org.my. 22 December 2019.
- ^ "Doubles success soothes Justin's singles pain in Finland". The Star. 2 November 2021.
- ^ R., Kirubashini (30 May 2022). "Justin and former partner Fazriq show who's boss in U-21 tourney". The Star. Retrieved 26 August 2022.
- ^ Tan, Ming Wai (21 June 2022). "Ambitious Justin aiming high". New Straits Times. Retrieved 27 August 2022.
- ^ Tan, Ming Wai (24 June 2022). "Justin captures second badminton title in Europe". New Straits Times. Retrieved 27 August 2022.
- ^ R., Kirubashini (24 June 2022). "Justin Hoh wins Croatian Open, his second title in a week". The Star. Retrieved 26 August 2022.
- ^ Peter, Fabian (28 August 2022). "Justin bags fourth title of the season". New Straits Times. Retrieved 29 August 2022.
- ^ R., Kirubashini (19 December 2022). "Justin justifies promotion to senior ranks with Malaysian IC title". The Star. Retrieved 19 August 2023.
- ^ Liu, Fiona (5 February 2023). "Chen Tang Jie/Toh Ee Wei win 2023 Iran Fajr International Challenge". Badminton Planet. Retrieved 19 August 2023.
- ^ Peter, Fabian (26 February 2023). "Justin, Letshanaa make it a sweet double at Uganda IC". New Straits Times. Retrieved 19 August 2023.
- ^ K., Rajan (12 April 2023). "Be mentally ready to do Justin's job". New Straits Times. Retrieved 13 April 2023.
- ^ R., Kirubashini (12 April 2023). "Justin out of SEA Games after injuring Achilles in training". The Star. Retrieved 12 April 2023.
- ^ Peter, Fabian (27 November 2023). "Shuttler Justin faces Jun Hao in Lucknow on return from injury". New Straits Times. Retrieved 29 November 2023.
- ^ Peter, Fabian (27 January 2024). "Jun Hao replaces Justin for Asia Team Championships". New Straits Times. Retrieved 2 May 2024.
- ^ Peter, Fabian (22 April 2024). "Justin can now write his own Thomas Cup story". New Straits Times. Retrieved 2 May 2024.
- ^ "#ThomasCup2024 Bronze medal finish for Malaysia". Badminton Association of Malaysia. 4 May 2024. Archived from the original on 7 May 2024. Retrieved 10 September 2024.
- ^ R., Kirubashini (20 May 2024). "Justin Hoh bags first title of the year with Slovenian Open win". The Star. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
- ^ "Malaysian shuttler Justin Hoh finishes second at Northern Marianas Open after tough final". Malay Mail. 7 July 2024. Retrieved 16 July 2024.
- ^ Salim, Faizal (13 July 2024). "Shuttler Justin wins Saipan International title". New Straits Times. Retrieved 16 July 2024.
External links
edit- Justin Hoh at BWF.TournamentSoftware.com