Herry IP Speaks Out About Malaysia’s Defeat in Sudirman Cup 2025

Herry Iman Pierngadi Comments on Malaysia’s Sudirman Cup Defeat

Senior coach Herry Iman Pierngadi has addressed the controversial decision regarding the placement of Malaysia’s men’s doubles team at the 2025 Sudirman Cup, a move that ultimately led to disappointing results.

Malaysia was defeated by host China with a dominant 0-3 scoreline in the quarter-finals, a result that stung even more given that it could have been avoided if Malaysia had secured victory in Group C.

A pivotal moment occurred during the group phase in the match against Japan. Malaysia, leading 2-1, squandered a golden opportunity when the pair of Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik failed to capitalize on their match point.

The Japanese duo of Takuro Hoki and Yugo Kobayashi continued their dominance over the Malaysian pair, with a head-to-head record of 8 wins out of 10 matches.