KUALA LUMPUR: Mixed doubles shuttlers Hoo Pang Ron-Cheng Su Yin brought joy to the home fans after pulling off a stunning win over Denmark’s world No. Pang Ron-Su Yin struggled for form in 2025 but showed great fighting spirit and determination to come away with a 20-22, 21-18, 21-17 win in 72 minutes over Christiansen-Boje at Axiata Arena, Bukit Jalil on Tuesday (Jan 6). Pang Ron-Su Yin will take on either world No. Meanwhile, independent pairs Jimmy Wong-Lai Pei Jing and Wong Tien Ci-Lim Chiew Sien both crashed out. Tien Ci-Chiew Sien were forced to retire while trailing 2-14 against China’s Feng Yanzhe-Huang Dongping after Tien Ci picked up an injury.

Source: The Star January 06, 2026 14:34 UTC