# Malaysia Beats Hong Kong in Badminton

> Malaysian badminton duo Pearly Tan-Thinaah advances to Asian Games quarters with straight win over Hong Kong.
- Title: Malaysia Beats Hong Kong in Badminton · Malay Mail | Shortify
- Summary: Malaysian badminton duo Pearly Tan-Thinaah advances to Asian Games quarters with straight win over Hong Kong. Malaysia's women's badminton team defeated Hong…
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- Source: Malay Mail — https://malaymail.com/news/sports/2026/09/20/pearly-tan-thinaah-help-malaysia-cruise-past-hong-kong-into-asian-games-badminton-quarters/235896
- Published: 2026-09-20T17:46:26+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: malaysia, hong kong, asian games, badminton, pearly tan-thinaah, malaysian badminton team, quarterfinals, news, world
## Malaysia Opens Asian Games Campaign
Malaysia's women's badminton team began their 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games campaign with a commanding 3-0 victory over Hong Kong, China.
## Letshanaa Wins Singles Match
First singles player K. Letshanaa defeated Lo Sin Yan Happy 21-9, 21-16 in 34 minutes.
## Tan-Thinaah Doubles Victory
Top doubles pair Pearly Tan and M. Thinaah defeated Yeung Nga Ting-Yeung Pui Lam 21-11, 21-17 in 39 minutes.
## Wong Ling Ching Completes Sweep
Wong Ling Ching defeated Liang Ka Wing 21-17, 21-14 in the second singles match.
## Coaching Director Praises Team
National singles coaching director Kenneth Jonassen praised the team's focus, discipline, and determination despite being favorites.
## Malaysia Faces South Korea Next
Malaysia will face South Korea in the quarter-finals after defeating Hong Kong 3-0.
## Key takeaway

Malaysia's women's badminton team defeated Hong Kong 3-0 to reach Asian Games quarterfinals.