Malaysia Reaches Sudirman Cup 2025 Quarter-Finals

Dominant Start in Group C

Malaysia’s badminton squad delivered a commanding performance at the Xiamen Fenghuang Gymnasium in China, securing a spot in the 2025 Sudirman Cup quarter-finals. Competing in Group C, the team was spearheaded by mixed doubles pair Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei, who opened the match with a dominant win.

Mixed Doubles Set the Tone

Ranked fourth in the world, Chen and Toh — under the guidance of coach Nova Widianto — outclassed Australia’s Ricky Tang and Gronya Somerville in just 27 minutes, showcasing precision and control throughout the match.

Singles Players Seal the Victory

Malaysia’s momentum continued as Justin Hoh secured the second win after defeating Australia’s Dhand in 36 minutes. The third and final point came from Karupathevan Letshanaa, whose confident performance sealed Malaysia’s clean sweep and advancement to the next round.

Quarter-Final Spot Secured

With this decisive 3-0 victory over Australia, Malaysia officially qualified for the quarter-finals of the Sudirman Cup 2025, bolstering hopes for a deep tournament run.