Team China’s badminton stars delivered a thrilling performance on Day 1 of the 2024 Malaysia Masters, securing dominant wins in doubles matches ahead of the Paris Olympics!
Women’s Doubles Shine
Keng Shuliang & Zhang Chi crushed the Chinese Taipei pair Hung Yi-Ting & Lee Yu-Hsuan 21-14, 21-15, while Li Yijing & Luo Xumin breezed past Cheng Yu-Pei & Sun Yu-Hsuing 21-10, 21-18. Talk about starting strong!
Men’s Doubles Drama
Third-seeded duo He Jiting & Ren Xiangyu fought hard to defeat Chang Ko-Chi & Po Li-Wei (Chinese Taipei) 21-12, 23-21. However, teammates Xie Haonan & Zeng Weihan fell to Malaysia’s Arif Junaidi & Yap Roy King in a tough match.
Road to Paris Heats Up
The tournament, running until May 26, is critical for Olympic seeding. With every smash and save, athletes are vying to boost their global rankings. Will Team China maintain this momentum? Stay tuned!
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Team China advance in doubles events at 2024 Malaysia Masters opener
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