[Saba Sports News] In the recently concluded women’s doubles badminton event at the Thailand SEA Games, the Malaysian duo of Pearly Tan and M. Thinaah successfully claimed the gold medal, ending Malaysia’s 10-year championship drought in this category. This pair has been on the rise, becoming Malaysia’s first team to reach the women’s doubles semifinals at the 2024 Paris Olympics, setting the country’s best Olympic women’s doubles record.
In 2025, they continued to show exceptional form, not only topping the rankings in the BWF Tour Finals but also winning the Hong Kong Open and finishing as runners-up at the Korean Open. This victory at the SEA Games is yet another important honor following their successes in the Olympics and the tour. On one hand, it extends their winning streak against the Indonesian duo in the finals, further confirming their competitiveness in this level of competition.
I believe that their consecutive achievements have garnered them increased attention from the public. Additionally, after enduring fatigue and wanting to take a break following the Olympics, their commitment to continue competing has led to the most tangible rewards.