{
  "id": 10356440,
  "title": "'We were not calm enough': Pearly-Thinaah settle for Asian Games bronze",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/we-were-not-calm-enough-pearly-thinaah-settle-for-asian-games-bronze",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-28T03:41:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/badminton/2026/09/1542722/we-were-not-calm-enough-pearly-thinaah-settle-asian-games-bronze"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "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.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}