Malaysia’s Unimpressive Start in 2025 Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championship
Group B Match Report: Malaysia vs Hong Kong
MALAYSIA’s 2025 Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championship (BAMTC) got off to a losing start after falling 3-2 to Hong Kong in a Group B match at the Qingdao Conson Sports Centre in Qingdao, China today.
Mixed Doubles Disappoints
The mixed doubles pair of Hoo Pang Ron and Cheng Su Yin failed to get the ball rolling for Malaysia, losing to Hong Kong’s Tang Chun Man and Ng Tsz Yau in 49 minutes. The score was 21-17, 17-21, 11-21, which was a tough start for the Malaysian team.
Leveling the Tie with Women’s Singles
Women’s singles shuttler K. Letshanaa levelled the tie at 1-1 when she fought to a 21-18, 21-18 win over Saloni Samirbhai Mehta.
Men’s Singles and Women’s Doubles Disappointments
Hopes of men’s singles player Justin Hoh putting Malaysia ahead were dashed when he lost 19-21, 16-21 to Hong Kong’s Lee Cheuk Yiu. All eyes were on women’s doubles pair Go Pei Kee and Teoh Mei Xing to stop the rot, but they lost 17-21, 14-21 to Yeung Nga Ting and Yeung Pui Lam.
Hong Kong Seals the Deal
With Hong Kong already leading 3-1, Man Wei Chong and Tee Kai Wun defeated Hung Kuei Chun and Lui Chun Wai 21-13, 21-11 to make the scoreline more respectable.
Group B Standing
With the defeat, Malaysia find themselves rooted to the bottom of Group B with no points, while Indonesia (one point) top the group and Hong Kong (one point) are second. Indonesia defeated Hong Kong 5-0 yesterday. Only the top two teams from each group will advance to the quarter-finals.
Must-Win Match Against Indonesia
Malaysia will wrap up their Group B fixtures with a must-win game against Indonesia tomorrow. The team will need to regroup and come up with a better strategy to take on their opponents.
FAQs
- How did Malaysia perform in their opening match in the 2025 Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championship?
Malaysia lost 3-2 to Hong Kong in a Group B match. - Who were the Malaysian players who lost their matches in the opening match?
Hoo Pang Ron and Cheng Su Yin (mixed doubles), Justin Hoh (men’s singles), and Go Pei Kee and Teoh Mei Xing (women’s doubles). - What is the current standing of Malaysia in Group B?
Malaysia is at the bottom of the group with no points, while Indonesia (one point) top the group and Hong Kong (one point) are second.