Malaysia badminton pairs excel at Denmark Open 2026

Malaysian women's doubles pair Pearly Tan and M. Thinaah secured the title at the Denmark Open 2026 in Odense, defeating Japan's Hinata Suzuki and Nao Yamakita with a score of 21-18, 21-11. This victory marks the first time a Malaysian women's doubles team has won the tournament since 2008.

In the men's doubles category, Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik finished as runners-up after losing to Indonesia's Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Shohibul Fikri. The Indonesian pair won the match 21-8, 21-11.

Separately, in the World Junior Badminton Championships held in Cairo, Egypt, Malaysian pair Low Zi Yu and Genevie Lim made history by winning the women's doubles gold medal. They defeated Japan's Nijika Kamata and Shizuku Kashio 15-7, 9-15, 15-12, marking Malaysia's first title in this category at the junior level since 1992.