Wrapping up on January 11, the 2026 Malaysia Open Badminton saw China harvest two gold medals and three silvers, a testament to their relentless pursuit of excellence on the international stage.
Women’s doubles gold went to Lyu Shengshu and Thain Ning, who showcased superior strategy and power to beat South Korea’s Baek Ha-na/Lee So-hee 21-18, 21-12. The mixed doubles final was a Chinese showdown: Feng Yanzhe/Huang Dongping prevailed 21-19, 21-19 over Chiang Chenpang/Wei Yaxin for gold, the latter pair settling for silver.
Shi Yuqi’s silver in men’s singles was dramatic. Against Kunlavut Vitidsarn of Thailand, he clawed back in the first game despite trailing, losing 21-23. Back pain forced his withdrawal in the second.
Wang Zhiyi mirrored the fight in women’s singles, dropping the first to An Se-young 15-21 before pushing hard in the decider, ultimately losing 22-24 for silver.
From doubles mastery to singles resilience, China’s performance at Malaysia Open reinforces their supremacy. As the season unfolds, expect this momentum to carry them further.