Malaysia’s participation in the 2025 All England Championships ended as both Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah and Goh Soon Huat-Shevon Lai Jemie were defeated in the quarter-finals. Pearly and Thinaah lost to Japan’s Matsuyama and Shida, while Goh and Shevon were overpowered by China’s Jiang and Huang after winning the first game.
The 2025 All England Badminton Championships concluded unfavorably for Malaysia, with both the women’s doubles team of Pearly Tan and M. Thinaah, as well as the mixed doubles pair of Goh Soon Huat and Shevon Lai Jemie, eliminated in the quarter-finals at the Utilita Arena.
Pearly and Thinaah faced off against Japan’s Nami Matsuyama and Chiharu Shida in what promised to be a competitive match. Despite their efforts, the Malaysian duo succumbed to the Japanese team, who displayed remarkable tactical discipline to secure a tight victory, finishing with scores of 21-17 and 21-19 over 41 minutes.
In the mixed doubles event, Goh soon Huat and Shevon Lai Jemie delivered a strong opening, winning the first game 21-18 against China’s Jiang Zhen Bang and Huang Dong Ping. However, the Chinese pair regained control, winning the next two games decisively with scores of 21-8 and 21-10, concluding the match in 44 minutes.
In summary, Malaysia’s journey at the 2025 All England Badminton Championships ended abruptly as both Pearly-Thinaah and Goh-Shevon were eliminated in the quarter-finals. The women’s duo could not maintain their early momentum against Japan, while the mixed doubles pair performed admirably before ultimately succumbing to China’s superior play.
Original Source: www.malaymail.com
