Malaysian representatives wrapped up their group stage matches in the Teqball Tour Bangkok 2025 men’s doubles competition, showing determination and spirit against strong regional and international opponents.
Group A – Faris Farizal / Muhammad Eizlan Rakhil
Competing in Group A, the Malaysian duo Faris Farizal and Muhammad Eizlan Rakhil Bin Abd Rahman finished 4th with one victory and three defeats.
They opened their campaign positively with a 2–0 win over Myanmar’s Khin Maung Htoo / Si Thu Tun (12–10, 12–7). However, subsequent matches proved more challenging, with losses to Thailand’s Wichan Temkort / Jackrit Wijara (4–12, 7–12), Hungary’s Csaba Banyik / Balazs Katz, and Thailand’s Pornthep Wapisiri / Chayawut Dosa.
Despite the results, the Malaysian pair gained valuable experience facing elite-level opponents, finishing with 2 sets won and 6 lost (42–89 points).
Group A Final Standings:
- Csaba Banyik / Balazs Katz (Hungary) – 8 pts
- Pornthep Wapisiri / Chayawut Dosa (Thailand) – 7 pts
- Wichan Temkort / Jackrit Wijara (Thailand) – 6 pts
- Faris Farizal / Muhammad Eizlan Rakhil (Malaysia) – 5 pts
- Khin Maung Htoo / Si Thu Tun (Myanmar) – 4 pts
Group C – Ash Hameed / Mohd Aslam Ahmad Suhaimi
In Group C, Ash Hameed and Mohd Aslam Ahmad Suhaimi displayed impressive form with two wins and two defeats, finishing third overall.
They secured victories over Songrit Srekeereerat / Paphadtet Saypanya (12–9, 12–4) and Yar Zar Moe Myat / Thant Zin Oo (12–6, 12–6), showing composure and strong teamwork. However, they narrowly fell to Thai pairs Phakpong Dejaroen / Jirati Chanliang and Uthen Kukheaw / Prakasit Nammaliwan in competitive encounters.
The Malaysians concluded with 4 sets won and 4 lost (72–73 points), finishing just behind the top two Thai duos.
Group C Final Standings:
- Phakpong Dejaroen / Jirati Chanliang (Thailand) – 8 pts
- Uthen Kukheaw / Prakasit Nammaliwan (Thailand) – 7 pts
- Ash Hameed / Mohd Aslam Ahmad Suhaimi (Malaysia) – 6 pts
- Yar Zar Moe Myat / Thant Zin Oo (Myanmar) – 5 pts
- Songrit Srekeereerat / Paphadtet Saypanya (Thailand) – 4 pts
Group D – Nur Hidayat Ar Rasyid / Shahrul Najmi Hamzah
Meanwhile, Nur Hidayat Ar Rasyid and Shahrul Najmi Hamzah faced a tough challenge in Group D, finishing fourth with one victory.
Their sole win came against Pakistan’s Kamran Hameed / Hasnain Riaz Riaz (W.O.), but they were edged out by Japan’s Seiya Arai / Akinori Wase, Poland’s Declan Gonsalves / Adrian Duszak, and Thailand’s Peerapat Boonrawet / Aphisak Sarachon.
Despite finishing with 2 sets won and 6 lost (25–72 points), the duo showcased resilience and gained exposure against higher-ranked competitors.
Group D Final Standings:
- Seiya Arai / Akinori Wase (Japan) – 8 pts
- Declan Gonsalves / Adrian Duszak (Poland) – 7 pts
- Peerapat Boonrawet / Aphisak Sarachon (Thailand) – 6 pts
- Nur Hidayat Ar Rasyid / Shahrul Najmi Hamzah (Malaysia) – 5 pts
- Kamran Hameed / Hasnain Riaz Riaz (Pakistan) – 0 pts
Summary
Although none of the Malaysian pairs advanced to the knockout stage, their participation in Teqball Tour Bangkok 2025 marks another step forward for Malaysia’s teqball development. Competing against top-ranked players from Europe and Asia provided valuable experience and exposure, strengthening Malaysia’s presence on the international teqball scene.
Malaysian Results Overview
- Faris Farizal / Muhammad Eizlan Rakhil – Group A, 4th place
- Ash Hameed / Mohd Aslam Ahmad Suhaimi – Group C, 3rd place
- Nur Hidayat Ar Rasyid / Shahrul Najmi Hamzah – Group D, 4th place
Malaysia’s focus now shifts to the next Teqball Tour event, where the national players aim to continue improving and achieving stronger results.
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