Malaysia kicked off their BWF World Championships 2026 campaign in New Delhi with a flawless clean sweep, storming into the Round of 32 across four disciplines without dropping a single game.
National men’s singles shuttler Leong Jun Hao staved off a spirited challenge from Brazil’s Jonathan Matias to secure his spot in the next round. Jun Hao held his nerve during crucial endgame rallies in the opener before dictating the pace in the second set to close out a hard-fought 21-19, 21-15 victory.
In the men’s doubles draw, Junaidi Arif and Roy King Yap delivered a masterclass against Vietnam’s Nguyen Dinh Hoang and Tran Dinh Manh. The national pair established early dominance at the front court, executing sharp drive plays to notch a comfortable 21-9, 21-13 win in short order.
K. Letshanaa made quick work of Uganda’s Fadilah Shamika M. Rafi in the women’s singles event. Showing sharp mobility and clinical finishing, Letshanaa controlled the tempo from the opening serve, surrendering just 18 points total in a commandingly swift 21-11, 21-7 triumph.
Rising women’s doubles pair Ong Xin Yee and Carmen Ting completed the spotless day for the Malaysian camp with a polished performance against Ukraine’s Polina Buhrova and Yevheniia Kantemyr. After resisting a mid-game surge in the first set, the pair raised their attacking intensity to claim a 21-17, 21-12 victory.
The flawless opening day provides crucial momentum for the Malaysian squad as high-stakes matchups await in the Round of 32.
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