'We were not calm enough': Pearly-Thinaah settle for Asian Games bronze
AICHI: A lack of composure at crucial moments proved costly for Pearly Tan-M Thinaah as they missed out on a place in the women’s doubles final at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games today.
AICHI, Japan - The Malaysian women's doubles badminton team, Pearly-Thinaah, settled for a bronze medal after falling short of the Asian Games final. Their defeat to China's Liu Sheng Shu-Tan Ning in the semi-finals was attributed to a lack of composure during critical moments of the match. Despite taking the opening game, the Malaysian pair struggled to capitalize on their opportunities, ultimately losing 16-21, 22-20, 21-14.
Pearly-Thinaah admitted their inability to stay calm in crucial points, while Liu's team showcased greater maturity and poise. The Chinese world No. 1 emphasized the importance of maintaining composure under pressure. Despite missing the final, the bronze medal marked Malaysia's first women's doubles podium finish in Asian Games history since 2014.
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