Super day for Malaysian shuttlers at World Juniors
KUALA LUMPUR: Shuttler Chong Lee Qian produced Malaysia’s biggest upset of the day at the World Junior Championships in Cairo today, stunning fourth seed Yaidel Gil of Spain to storm into the boys’ singles last 32.
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian shuttlers had a triumphant day at the World Junior Championships in Cairo, with Chong Lee Qian's upset win over fourth-seeded Yaidel Gil of Spain marking the most significant result. Lee Qian dominated the match, winning 15-12, 15-7 in just 22 minutes and advancing to the boys' singles last 32, where he will face Denmark's Frederik Hinding.
Other Malaysian boys fared well, with Kong Wei Xiang and Lim Boon Le also advancing. Wei Xiang and Boon Le face India's Nishchal Chand and Akhil Reddy Bobba, respectively, in the next rounds. In the girls' singles, Malaysia also showcased impressive performances. Lee Kay Xin upset Ukraine's 11th seed Raiia Almalalha, advancing to face Indonesia's Raisya Affatunisa.
Saadiah Muhammad Saidatul's win over Turkiye's 20th seed Elifnur Demir ensured she will encounter Hong Kong's Ip Sum Yau. Carine Tee and Teoh Sue Mei also secured victories over Sara Del Castillo and Tanvi Reddy Andluri, respectively, guaranteeing Malaysia at least two pairs in the last 32 for the women's singles. In women's doubles, Leong Hwee Ling-Teoh Min Yi and Teoh Min Yi defeated Mauritius' Tiya Bhurtun-Elsa How Hong, with their next opponents being Rachel Tan-Teh Xin Ying.
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