Pearly-Thinaah lead Malaysia into Asian Games women's team last eight
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia made a quick start in badminton as the women's team secured a 3-0 win over Hong Kong to check into the last eight today.
Malaysia's women's badminton team secured their spot in the Asian Games quarter-finals after thrashing Hong Kong 3-0 in the team event. The winning streak began with singles player K Letshanaa, who defeated Hong Kong's Happy Lo 21-9, 21-16 in just 35 minutes. National women's top doubles pair Pearly Tan-M Thinaah added to Malaysia's lead with a 21-11, 21-17 victory over Hong Kong's Yeung Nga Ting-Yeung Pui Lam.
The final match of the day was won by second singles player Wong Ling Ching, who beat Liang Ko Wing 21-17, 21-14. With this impressive 3-0 performance, Malaysia will face South Korea, who received a first-round bye to the quarter-finals, in the next round.
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