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Malaysian shuttlers shine with winning start at Nagoya Games

Malaysia's badminton contingent got off to a strong start at the Nagoya Games, with national women's doubles pair Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah and two men's doubles combinations securing victories in their opening matches.

LSN Malaysia · 26 September 2026

Malaysian shuttlers shine with winning start at Nagoya Games

NAGOYA — Malaysia's badminton team made a positive impression on the opening day of competition at the Nagoya Games, with multiple pairs advancing through their first-round encounters.

The national women's doubles combination of Pearly Tan and M. Thinaah delivered a successful outing in their opening contest, posting a victory that augured well for their campaign. In the men's doubles category, Aaron Chia and Tee Kai Wun also registered a winning result, as did the pairing of Fei and Din, demonstrating the depth of Malaysia's strength in the doubles disciplines.

The strong performances across multiple events underscored Malaysia's competitive standing in badminton on the regional stage. With wins secured in the early rounds, the Malaysian pairs have positioned themselves favourably for their upcoming matches as the Games progress.

The results provided an encouraging start for the national contingent as they vie for medals in various badminton categories throughout the competition.