Komang Ayu Dewi Defeats Malaysian Player in Asian Championships Opener

Komang Ayu Cahya Dewi secured her first victory at the 2025 Asian Championships taking place at the Ningbo Olympic Sports Centre Gymnasium, China.

The Indonesian women’s singles player — facing Wong Ling Ching from Malaysia who ranks 103rd in the world — emerged victorious in a three-game match that lasted 60 minutes.

During the match, Komang Ayu initially held convincing leads — 9-7 and 12-8 — but lost momentum after the interval by dropping three consecutive points.

This victory carries additional significance as her opponent trains under Kenneth Jonassen — the coach who previously guided world-class shuttler Viktor Axelsen.