Published: 10:25, May 22, 2025
Chinese shuttlers shine on Day 2 of Malaysia Masters 2025
By Xinhua
Keng Shuliang (right)/Li Huazhou of China compete during the women's doubles round of 32 match against Ornnicha Jongsathapornparn/Sukitta Suwachai of Thailand at the 2025 Malaysia Masters badminton tournament in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, May 21, 2025. (PHOTO / XINHUA)

KUALA LUMPUR - Chinese shuttlers put on a strong show on Day 2 of Malaysia Masters 2025 here on Wednesday, making a successful comeback and advancing in four categories.

In the men's singles, Li Shifeng smashed Thailand's Kantaphon Wangcharoen winning 21-9, 21-8 in a quick 35-minute match at the Axiata Arena, while Weng Hongyang also advanced after defeating his teammate Lei Lanxi.

Women's singles shuttler Han Qianxi skillfully overcame Letshanaa Karupathevan of Malaysia 10-21, 21-19, 21-12, while her compatriots Gao Fangjie, Wang Zhiyi and Han Yue also secured their places in the next round.

Women's doubles duo Keng Shuliang/Li Huazhou outmatched Ornnicha Jongsathapornparn and Sukitta Suwachai of Thailand 21-15, 21-11.

In the mixed doubles, Jiang Zhenbang/Wei Yaxin, Cheng Xing/Zhang Chi, Guo Xinwa/Chen Fanghui all progressed to the next round.

The Malaysia Masters 2025 runs from May 20 to 25.