The 2026 Malaysia Open Badminton Championship wrapped up on January 11 with China leading the medals tally, clinching two golds and three silvers that reflect their powerhouse status in the sport.
Lyu Shengshu and Thain Ning dominated the women’s doubles final, defeating South Korea’s Baek Ha-na and Lee So-hee convincingly at 21-18, 21-12. Mixed doubles saw an all-Chinese affair where Feng Yanzhe paired with Huang Dongping to edge out Chiang Chenpang and Wei Yaxin 21-19, 21-19 for gold, with the losers taking silver.
In men’s singles, Shi Yuqi pushed Thailand’s Kunlavut Vitidsarn to the brink. He fought back from the edge in the opening game, losing narrowly 21-23, but a nagging back issue sidelined him in the second, awarding silver.
Women’s singles silver came via Wang Zhiyi, who faced a stern test from An Se-young of South Korea. Trailing 15-21 in the first, she mounted a comeback in the second, only to fall 22-24 after a tense battle.
These results not only boost China’s confidence but also signal their intent to dominate global badminton circuits. The mix of triumphs and near-misses promises an exciting year for fans.