Robert Lin Woon Fui (born March 31, 1983) is a former
Malaysian
Malaysian may refer to:
* Something from or related to Malaysia, a country in Southeast Asia
* Malaysian Malay, a dialect of Malay language spoken mainly in Malaysia
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2006 IBF World Championships – Men's doubles
Results
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Section 4
Finals
ReferencesMohd Fairuzizuan Mohd Tazari. Lin works as a player-coach at the AirAsia Badminton Academy. In July 8, 2022, Lin was charged in the Sessions Court Shah Alam, Malaysia with two counts of cheating. The charge, framed under Section 420 of the Penal Code for cheating and dishonestly inducing delivery of property, carry a sentence of up to 10 years jail, whipping and a fine, upon conviction.
Early life
Lin was born in Kepong, Malaysia. He was the second child of Lin Yuet Ming and Chin Nyok Chin. Lin's love for the sport developed while accompanying his father to badminton sessions at age six. Though he loved playing the drums, he opted for badminton and became school champion when he was nine.
Four years later, Lin joined the Badminton Association of Malaysia academy following the guidance of Selangor state coach Moe Chin Kiat. When he turned 17, the coaches at the BAM academy, including Malaysian shuttler
Cheah Soon Kit
Datuk Cheah Soon Kit (Current name: / Birth name: ) (born 9 January 1968) is a former Malaysian badminton player and coach.
Career
Known for his amazing jumping smash, Soon Kit was one of the top doubles stars in the world in his heyday ...
saw his potential in doubles and directed him accordingly.
Career
2002 - 2006
In 2002, Lin was promoted to the Malaysian national back-up squad where he began his partnership with Fairuzizuan. Two years later, the pair broke through at the 2004 Badminton Asia Championships where they landed their first title. They won the Malaysian National Circuit Grand Prix Finals a year later, upsetting favourites Chan Chong Ming-Koo Kien Keat in the finals on December 15.
Their numerous victories over legendary Chinese badminton duo
Cai Yun
Cai Yun (born 19 January 1980) is a former professional badminton player representing China. He is the 2012 London Olympic gold medallist and a four-time World Champion in men's doubles. He is regarded as one of the greatest men's doubles player ...
/ Fu Haifeng rank among their favourite moments. On January 19, 2006, they thrashed the defending champions 15-3, 15-6 in the
All-England Open
The All England Open Badminton Championships is the world's oldest badminton tournament, held annually in England. With the introduction of the Badminton World Federation, BWF's latest grading system, it was given BWF Super Series, Super Series st ...
. The pair reached the semi-finals.
That same year, they reached the Malaysian Open finals. Lin and Fairuzizan again defeated Cai Yun-Fu Haifeng at the 2006 Badminton Asia Championships where they won 21-15, 13-21, 21-17.
The Malaysians were dubbed the “Chinese men's doubles killer” as they defeated Guo Zhendong and Xie Zhongbo in the 2006 Badminton World Federation World Championships in Madrid. They won 15-21, 21-16, 21-14.
Following numerous victories, Lin and Fairuzizuan's career stagnated and they split up in March 2007. Before their split, they helped Malaysia win the team bronze medal at the 2006
Asian Games
The Asian Games, also known as Asiad, is a continental multi-sport event held every four years among athletes from all over Asia. The Games were regulated by the Asian Games Federation (AGF) from the first Games in New Delhi, India, until t ...
, winning two of their three matches.
2007
Lin then partnered with Gan Teik Chai. Though the partnership took time to bear fruit, they won two bronze medals at the
2007 SEA Games
The 2007 Southeast Asian Games ( th, กีฬาแห่งเอเชียตะวันออกเฉียงใต้ 2007, Kila haeng echiye tawan oak chiyeng tai 2007), officially known as the 24th Southeast Asian Games, was a South ...
in the men's doubles and team events.
They faced their former partners Fairuzizuan and Mohd Zakry Abdul Latif at the Singapore Super Series final in June 2008.
2008
Lin partnered briefly with youngster Goh V Shem with whom he won the 2008 Malaysia International Challenge, defeating Ong Jian Guo-Gan Teik Chai 21-19, 21-18.
2009 - 2010
In 2009, Lin became the head coach of the AirAsia Badminton Academy. He occasionally competed in tournaments.
While with AirAsia he continued to mentor V Shem, partnering with him from October 2009 to January 2010 while also pairing with Thien How Hoon.
Under Lin's tutelage, Shem formed a formidable partnership with Tan Wee Kiong, winning a silver medal at the
2014 Commonwealth Games
The 2014 Commonwealth Games ( gd, Geamannan a' Cho-fhlaitheis 2014), officially known as the XX Commonwealth Games and commonly known as Glasgow 2014, ( sco, Glesca 2014 or Glesga 2014; gd, Glaschu 2014), was an international multi-sport ev ...
and
2016 Olympic Games
)
, nations = 207 (including IOA and EOR teams)
, athletes = 11,238
, events = 306 in 28 sports (41 disciplines)
, opening = 5 August 2016
, closing = 21 August 2016
, opened_by = Vice President Michel Temer
, cauldron = Vanderlei Cordeiro d ...
.
2011 -
Lin took a few years off to concentrate on his coaching career before returning to competitive action. Partnered with his best friend Lee Yan Sheng, he reached the man draw for the Osaka International Challenge in 2013 and the Smiling Fish Thailand International Series.
Lin played in the inaugural Purple League for the Johor-based Nusajaya Badminton Club, and coached several Hong Kong celebrities and prominent Malaysians in his spare time.
Personal life
He married squash international
Delia Arnold
Delia Arnold (born 26 January 1986, in Kuala Lumpur) is a former professional squash player who represented Malaysia. She reached a career-high world ranking of World No. 12.
Career
Arnold, coached by Ahmed Malik and Peter Genever began play ...
.
Achievements
World Cup
''Men's doubles''
Southeast Asian Games
''Men's doubles''
IBF World Grand Prix/BWF Super Series
''Men's doubles''
: BWF Superseries tournament
: IBF World Grand Prix tournament