Shevon Jemie Lai
| Shevon Jemie Lai 赖洁敏 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Country | Malaysia | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 8 August 1993 Selangor, Malaysia | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Residence | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.69 m (5 ft 7 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 60 kg (132 lb) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Handedness | Left | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Coach | Teo Kok Siang[1] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Highest ranking | 86 (WD with Marylen Ng, 6 June 2013) 3 (XD with Goh Soon Huat, 18 February 2025) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Current ranking | 5 (XD with Goh Soon Huat, 27 May 2025) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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Shevon Jemie Lai (Chinese: 賴潔敏; pinyin: Lài Jiémǐn; born 8 August 1993) is a Malaysian badminton player.[2]
Career
Lai started playing badminton at her primary school SJKC Kuen Cheng 2, then in 2011 she joined the Malaysia national badminton team.[2] She competed at the BWF World Junior Championships in the mixed team event and won a silver medal in 2009, a bronze medal in 2010, and a gold medal in 2011.[3][4][5] In 2012, she became the champion of the Smiling Fish International tournament in the mixed doubles event partnered with Wong Fai Yin.[6] She also became the semi-finalist of the Malaysia International tournament in women's doubles event partnered with Marylen Ng and at the Singapore International tournament in mixed's doubles event partnered with Ong Jian Guo.[7][8] In 2013, she represented Kolej Komuniti Kuala Langat competed at the Summer Universiade in Kazan, Russia.[9]
In 2014, Lai became the semi-finalist of the Singapore International Series and Malaysia International Challenge tournaments in mixed doubles event partnered with Tan Chee Tean.[10][11] In September 2014, she became the runner-up of the Vietnam International Series tournament defeated by the Đào Mạnh Thắng and Phạm Như Thảo of Vietnam with the score 21–14, 21–11.[12] In December 2014, she became the champion of the Bangladesh International tournament in mixed doubles event after defeat her compatriot Tan Wee Gieen and Peck Yen Wei with the score 21–17, 21–18.[13]
In 2015, Lai became the runner-up of the Granular-Thailand International Challenge tournament in mixed doubles event after defeated by Choi Sol-gyu and former World Junior Champion Chae Yoo-jung of South Korea with the score 18–21, 21–19, 21–12.[14] In November, she became the runner-up in mixed doubles event partnered with Tan Wee Gieen and semi-finalist in women's doubles event partnered with Peck Yen Wei at the Bangladesh International tournament.[15][16]
In 2016, Lai won the Romanian International tournament in mixed doubles event partnered with Wong Fai Yin, after edging their teammates Ong Yew Sin and Peck Yen Wei with the score 21–15, 21–17.[17] She also became the runner-up of Smiling Fish International tournament in mixed doubles.[18]
In November 2016, Lai was paired with Goh Soon Huat a former men's singles player, and they will compete at the Malaysia International Challenge tournament.[19]
Personal life
On 29 December 2022, Goh and Lai announced their engagement after dating each other for more than two years.[20] They were married on 4 May 2024.[21]
Achievements
Asian Championships
Mixed doubles
| Year | Venue | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Sheikh Rashid Bin Hamdan Indoor Hall, Dubai, United Arab Emirates | Goh Soon Huat | Zheng Siwei Huang Yaqiong |
11–21, 13–21 | Bronze |
SEA Games
Mixed doubles
| Year | Venue | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Axiata Arena, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
Goh Soon Huat | Dechapol Puavaranukroh Sapsiree Taerattanachai |
15–21, 20–22 | Silver |
| 2019 | Muntinlupa Sports Complex, Metro Manila, Philippines |
Goh Soon Huat | Praveen Jordan Melati Daeva Oktavianti |
19–21, 21–19, 21–23 | Silver |
BWF World Tour (4 titles, 4 runners-up)
The BWF World Tour, which was announced on 19 March 2017 and implemented in 2018,[22] is a series of elite badminton tournaments sanctioned by the Badminton World Federation (BWF). The BWF World Tour is divided into levels of World Tour Finals, Super 1000, Super 750, Super 500, Super 300, and the BWF Tour Super 100.[23]
Mixed doubles
| Year | Tournament | Level | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | German Open | Super 300 | Goh Soon Huat | Niclas Nøhr Sara Thygesen |
21–14, 22–20 | Winner |
| 2018 | Singapore Open | Super 500 | Goh Soon Huat | Tontowi Ahmad Liliyana Natsir |
21–19, 21–18 | Winner |
| 2019 | Korea Masters | Super 300 | Goh Soon Huat | Tang Chun Man Tse Ying Suet |
14–21, 15–21 | Runner-up |
| 2022 | Swiss Open | Super 300 | Goh Soon Huat | Mark Lamsfuß Isabel Lohau |
21–12, 18–21, 17–21 | Runner-up |
| 2023 | Swiss Open | Super 300 | Goh Soon Huat | Jiang Zhenbang Wei Yaxin |
17–21, 21–19, 17–21 | Runner-up |
| 2024 | Swiss Open | Super 300 | Goh Soon Huat | Chen Tang Jie Toh Ee Wei |
21–16, 21–13 | Winner |
| 2024 | Malaysia Masters | Super 500 | Goh Soon Huat | Rinov Rivaldy Pitha Haningtyas Mentari |
21–18, 21–19 | Winner |
| 2024 | China Open | Super 1000 | Goh Soon Huat | Feng Yanzhe Huang Dongping |
21–17, 14–21, 17–21 | Runner-up |
BWF Grand Prix (1 title, 2 runners-up)
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.
Mixed doubles
| Year | Tournament | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Scottish Open | Goh Soon Huat | Pranaav Jerry Chopra N. Sikki Reddy |
13–21, 21–18, 21–16 | Winner |
| 2017 | Malaysia Masters | Goh Soon Huat | Tan Kian Meng Lai Pei Jing |
17–21, 9–21 | Runner-up |
| 2017 | Thailand Open | Goh Soon Huat | He Jiting Du Yue |
13–21, 21–16, 12–21 | Runner-up |
- BWF Grand Prix Gold tournament
- BWF Grand Prix tournament
BWF International Challenge / Series (4 titles, 5 runners-up)
Mixed doubles
| Year | Tournament | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Smiling Fish International | Wong Fai Yin | Tan Wee Gieen Chow Mei Kuan |
21–13, 23–21 | Winner |
| 2014 | Vietnam International Series | Tan Chee Tean | Đào Mạnh Thắng Phạm Như Thảo |
14–21, 11–21 | Runner-up |
| 2014 | Bangladesh International | Tan Chee Tean | Tan Wee Gieen Peck Yen Wei |
21–17, 21–18 | Winner |
| 2015 | Thailand International | Tan Chee Tean | Choi Sol-gyu Chae Yoo-jung |
21–18, 19–21, 12–21 | Runner-up |
| 2015 | Bangladesh International | Tan Wee Gieen | Terry Hee Tan Wei Han |
10–21, 21–19, 12–21 | Runner-up |
| 2016 | Romanian International | Wong Fai Yin | Ong Yew Sin Peck Yen Wei |
21–15, 21–17 | Winner |
| 2016 | Smiling Fish International | Wong Fai Yin | Terry Hee Tan Wei Han |
16–21, 17–21 | Runner-up |
| 2016 | Malaysia International | Goh Soon Huat | Yang Po-hsuan Wen Hao-yun |
21–13, 21–17 | Winner |
| 2016 | Welsh International | Goh Soon Huat | Robert Mateusiak Nadieżda Zięba |
16–21, 21–11, 18–21 | Runner-up |
- BWF International Challenge tournament
- BWF International Series tournament
References
- ^ "Soon Huat-Shevon adapting well under coach Kok Siang". The Star. 16 April 2023. Retrieved 17 April 2023.
- ^ a b "Players: Shevon Jemie Lai". Badminton World Federation. Retrieved 1 November 2016.
- ^ "Don't break up pair who may win World Junior title, says Kim Hock". The Star. 16 October 2009. Retrieved 1 November 2016.
- ^ "Suhadinata Cup 2010: Breeze for China, Malaysia". Badminton World Federation. 17 April 2010. Retrieved 1 November 2016.
- ^ "Daftar Negara Peraih Medali Pada World Junior Championships (Mixed Team)". Badminton Lovers. Archived from the original on 4 November 2016. Retrieved 1 November 2016.
- ^ "Juniors do country proud with success in Thailand". The Star. 7 May 2012. Archived from the original on 15 April 2019. Retrieved 1 November 2016.
- ^ "Tiga Wakil di Malaysia International Challenge 2012". Bulutangkis (in Indonesian). 17 November 2012. Retrieved 1 November 2016.
- ^ "Li-Ning Singapore International Series 2012". Tournament Software. Singapore Badminton Association. Retrieved 1 November 2016.
- ^ "Athlete Information: Lai Shevon Jemie". Kazan 2013. Retrieved 1 November 2016.
- ^ "OUE Singapore International Series 2014 Podium". Badminton World Federation. Retrieved 1 November 2016.
- ^ "[Malaysia International Challenge 2014] Lukhi/Masita Lolos ke Semifinal". PB Djarum (in Indonesian). 15 November 2014. Retrieved 1 November 2016.
- ^ "Malaysia Win 2 Titles at Vietnam International Series". Badminton Planet. 5 October 2014. Retrieved 2 November 2016.
- ^ Hoque, Shishir (7 December 2014). "Malaysians dominate BD Open badminton". Dhaka Tribune. Retrieved 2 November 2016.
- ^ Hearn, Don (11 January 2015). "Thailand Int'l-Chae takes one of two". Badzine. Retrieved 2 November 2016.
- ^ "Indian shuttlers rule". The Daily Star. 6 December 2015. Retrieved 2 November 2016.
- ^ "Yonex-Sunrise Bangladesh Open International Badminton Challenge 2015 Podium". Badminton World Federation. Retrieved 2 November 2016.
- ^ "Smashing performance from M'sian youngsters in Romanian International". New Straits Times. 21 March 2016. Retrieved 2 November 2016.
- ^ Sasongko, Tjahjo (23 May 2016). "Tiga Gelar Juara Dari Thailand". Kompas (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2 November 2016.
- ^ Paul, Rajes (8 October 2016). "Soon Huat singles no more as he hooks up with Shevon". The Star. Retrieved 2 November 2016.
- ^ "Engaged pair Soon Huat-Shevon over the moon as they eye better fortunes in 2023". The Star. 30 December 2022. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
- ^ Paul, Rajes. "Newly-wed Soon Huat-Shevon out to smash more honours in badminton". The Star. Retrieved 2024-05-13.
- ^ 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
- Shevon Jemie Lai at BWF.TournamentSoftware.com (archived, alternate link)
- Shevon Jemie Lai at BWFBadminton.com
- Shevon Jemie Lai at the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games (archived)