Malaysia has produced some of the best shuttlers in the world medal winners at BWF World Championships. Badminton has been the undisputed racket sport in Malaysia for decades.
Lee Chong Wei, the badminton legend from the country, had been a source of inspiration for several aspiring youngsters.
Lee was the world’s top-ranked player for six and a half years- including a record four consecutive years- frequently outdoing players from Malaysia’s arch-rival Indonesia and inspiring a badminton boom.
However, Lee’s retirement in 2019 after recovering from nose cancer, has left a void. Interest waned and courts once bustling with hopefuls emptied out.
But, with the BWF World Championships, Malaysia is trying to renew its vigor. With a formidable contingent in Paris, the country is on its way to revive its past glory.
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Here are the Malaysian players at the BWF World Championships 2025 in Paris. These five Malaysian doubles pairs all ranked in the world’s top eight entering the tournament.
Men’s Doubles
- Aaron Chia – Soh Wooi Yik (World No. 2)
– Olympic bronze medalists and former world champions, they remain the nation’s biggest hopes.
- Goh Sze Fei – Nur Izzuddin Rumsani (World No. 3)
– A pair known for their aggressive style and improving consistency. - Man Wei Chong – Tee Kai Wun (World No. 7)
– Rising stars with a fearless approach and growing maturity on court.
Women’s Doubles
- Pearly Tan – M. Thinaah (World No. 2)
– Physically strong and tactically sharp, they’ve steadily climbed the rankings and are seen as serious title contenders.
Mixed Doubles
- Chen Tang Jie – Toh Ee Wei (World No. 4)
– Their chemistry and tactical variety have made them one of the most exciting mixed pairs globally.
Badminton retains a strong fan base in Malaysia. The surge of new talent in the form of singles stars like Lee Zii Jia and Justin Hoh, alongside the country’s world-beating doubles teams, has rekindled hope in the sport’s future.
