Muhammad Hafiz Hashim

Muhammad Hafiz Hashim (born September 13, 1982 in Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia) is a Malaysian badminton player. He studied at Sekolah Kebangsaan Sultan Isamil(1) before transferring to Kuala Lumpur. Then, he transferred back to Kelantan and studied in Sultan Ismail College.

He achieved worldwide fame when he won the Yonex All-England Open Badminton Championships in 2003. He is one of the most successful Malay badminton players aside from the Sidek brothers. Hafiz was amongst others also coached by Misbun Sidek, the eldest of the Sidek brothers and a former national singles coach.

Hashim is known for his cool approach on the court regardless of whoever he's playing against. His specialty lies on deceptive return and variety of trick moves which usually capture his opponent, even Lin Dan. He is the younger brother of Roslin Hashim, also a national badminton player.

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