TOKYO: Malaysia's dream of a gold medal in badminton was dashed after national men's doubles pair Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik fell to the might of China's Li Jun Hui-Liu Yu Chen in the semi-finals of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics today.
Having disposed of Indonesian world number one Marcus Fernaldi Gideon-Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo in the last eight Thursday (July 29), the Malaysians failed to keep the momentum going and fell 22-24, 13-21 to Jun Hui-Yu Chen in 38 minutes at the Musashino Forest Sport Plaza here.
But the Chinese pair did not have it easy in the first game as the Malaysians led for the most part before finding themselves level on scores for four points from 19-19.
With the score tied at 22-22, errors by world number nine Aaron-Wooi Yik allowed Jun Hui-Yu Chen to romp home 24-22.
In the second game, the third-seeded Chinese pair stepped up a gear with a more aggressive style of play to force the Malaysian pair into making a series of mistakes for easy points.
Trailing 7-11 at one point, Aaron-Wooi Yik tried to find a way back but, in the end, the Chinese pair were unshakeable as they closed out the game, and the match, at 21-13.
On Thursday (July 29), Aaron-Wooi Yik had stunned Marcus-Kevin, gold medallist at the 2018 Jakarta-Palembang Asian Games, 21-14, 21-17 in the quarter-finals.
However, Aaron-Wooi Yik can still deliver Malaysia's first medal at the Tokyo Olympics when they meet Indonesia's Mohammad Ahsan-Hendra Setiawan in the bronze-medal playoff Saturday (July 31).
Second seeds and 2019 world champions Mohammad Ahsan-Hendra Setiawan were outclassed 11-21, 10-21 by Taiwan's world number three pair of Lee Yang-Wang Chi-Lin in the other semi-final.
-- BERNAMA
Bernama
Fri Jul 30 2021
Malaysia's dream of a gold medal in badminton was dashed after national men's doubles pair Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik fell to the might of China's Li Jun Hui-Liu Yu Chen in the semi-finals of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics today. - AP photo
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Malaysia's inflation at 1.9 pct in Oct 2024 - DOSM
Malaysia's inflation rate for October 2024 has increased to 1.9 per cent, up from 1.8 per cent in September this year.
Saudi Arabia showcases Vision 2030 goals at Airshow China 2024
For the first time, Saudi Arabia is participating in the China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition held recently in Zhuhai.
King Charles' coronation cost GBP 71mil, govt accounts show
The coronation of Britain's King Charles cost taxpayers GBP72 million (US$90 million), official accounts have revealed.
Couple and associate charged with trafficking 51.9 kg of meth
A married couple and a man were charged in the Magistrate's Court here today with trafficking 51.974 kilogrammes of Methamphetamine.
PDRM to consult AGC in completing Teoh Beng Hock investigation
The police may seek new testimony from existing witnesses for additional insights into the investigation of Teoh Beng Hock's death.
Thai court rejects petition over ex-PM Thaksin's political influence
Thailand's Constitutional Court rejects a petition seeking to stop Thaksin Shinawatra from interfering in the running the Pheu Thai party.
Abidin takes oath of office as Sungai Bakap assemblyman
The State Assemblyman for Sungai Bakap, Abidin Ismail, was sworn in today at the State Assembly building, Lebuh Light.
UPNM cadet officer charged with injuring junior, stomping on him with spike boots
A cadet officer at UPNM pleaded not guilty to a charge of injuring his junior by stomping on the victim's stomach with spike boots.
How Indian billionaire Gautam Adani's alleged bribery scheme took off and unraveled
The indictment was unsealed on Nov. 20, prompting a $27 billion plunge in Adani Group companies' market value.
Elon Musk blasts Australia's planned ban on social media for children
Several countries have already vowed to curb social media use by children through legislation, but Australia's policy could become one of the most stringent.