Malaysian Badminton Players Fall Short in Vietnam International Challenge 2025
Men’s Singles Player Jacky Kok Wins Silver Medal
Kuala Lumpur, March 30 – Jacky Kok, Malaysia’s top men’s singles player, picked up the silver medal in the Vietnam International Challenge 2025 after losing to Thailand’s Puritat Arree in a fierce final battle that lasted 83 minutes.
The match was played at the Tay Ho District Stadium, Hanoi, and saw the world number 86 put up a fierce fight before succumbing to a 21-23, 21-17, 15-21 defeat in a match that went into the deciding set. The defeat ended Jacky’s winning record over his opponent, having recorded two wins in their previous meetings.
Mixed Doubles Pair Jimmy Wong-Lai Pei Jing Fall Short in Debut Tournament
Also following in his footsteps was the country’s professional mixed doubles pair, Jimmy Wong-Lai Pei Jing, who lost to Hong Kong’s Tang Chun Man-Ng Tsz Yau, 19-21, 19-21 in straight sets.
Despite being runners-up, Jimmy-Pei Jing deserve praise after making it to the final in their first tournament as a team. Pei Jing is now trying to adjust to a new pair after ‘losing’ his teammate, Tan Kian Meng, who announced his retirement earlier this year.
Kian Meng-Pei Jing’s Pairing Wraps Up Competitive Careers
Kian Meng-Pei Jing’s pairing wrapped up their competitive careers on the All England 2025 stage in early March.
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Conclusion
Malaysian badminton players, Jacky Kok and Jimmy Wong-Lai Pei Jing, fell short in their respective singles and mixed doubles events in the Vietnam International Challenge 2025. While they did not bring home the gold, they showed great determination and skill in their matches. The Malaysian badminton community will be looking forward to seeing their performances improve in future tournaments.
FAQs
Q: Who is Jacky Kok?
A: Jacky Kok is Malaysia’s top men’s singles badminton player.
Q: Who did Jacky Kok lose to in the Vietnam International Challenge 2025?
A: Jacky Kok lost to Thailand’s Puritat Arree in the final.
Q: Who is Jimmy Wong-Lai Pei Jing?
A: Jimmy Wong-Lai Pei Jing is a professional mixed doubles badminton player from Malaysia.
Q: Who did Jimmy Wong-Lai Pei Jing lose to in the Vietnam International Challenge 2025?
A: Jimmy Wong-Lai Pei Jing lost to Hong Kong’s Tang Chun Man-Ng Tsz Yau in straight sets.
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