Malaysian shuttlers performed admirably at the Swiss Open, with Goh Soon Huat and Shevon Lai Jemie, Wong Tien Ci and Lim Chiew Sien, and Goh Jin Wei advancing to the second rounds of their events. Justin Hoh, however, was eliminated in the first round of men’s singles.

Malaysia’s mixed doubles team, Goh Soon Huat and Shevon Lai Jemie, commenced their Swiss Open journey with a commendable victory, advancing to the second round with a swift win over Taiwan’s Cheng Zhi-ray and Yang Ching-tun, concluding the match in 28 minutes with scores of 21-8, 21-18. They are poised to confront Thailand’s Ruttanapak Oupthong and Jhenicha Sudjaipraparat next, aiming to redeem themselves after last year’s defeat to this pair.

Additionally, Wong Tien Ci and Lim Chiew Sien progressed in the mixed doubles competition, successfully overcoming Macau’s pair, Leong Lok Chong and Ng Weng Chi, with a score of 21-14, 21-10. Their upcoming challenge involves facing the fourth-seeded French duo of Delphine Delrue and Thom Gicquel.

In the women’s singles, Goh Jin Wei showcased her prowess by advancing to the second round after defeating her opponent, Taiwan’s Pai Yu-po, with a decisive score of 21-18, 21-12 in just 34 minutes. Jin Wei, a former world junior champion, will next face a formidable opponent, Thailand’s second seed Supanida Katethong.

Conversely, not all performances were victorious, as men’s singles player Justin Hoh’s tournament concluded prematurely. Despite a strong qualification round, he lost in the first round to Japan’s Yushi Tanaka, with scores of 21-7, 21-13 after 31 minutes of play.

In summary, Malaysian shuttlers demonstrated notable success at the Swiss Open, with Goh Soon Huat and Shevon Lai Jemie, Wong Tien Ci and Lim Chiew Sien, and Goh Jin Wei all advancing to the next rounds in their respective categories. Though Justin Hoh fell short in the men’s singles, the overall performance underscores the potential of Malaysian badminton players on an international stage.

Original Source: www.malaymail.com