Malaysia will compete in badminton at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, with men's and women's teams as well as individual singles, doubles and mixed doubles events.
The badminton competition is scheduled from September 20 to September 29, 2026, at the Ichinomiya City Municipal Gymnasium in Aichi Prefecture. The team competition runs from September 20 to 24, followed by the individual events from September 25 to 29.
Asian Games 2026 Malaysia Badminton Team
The Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) has selected Malaysia's badminton squad for the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.
The squad includes established players and new combinations in men's doubles, women's doubles and mixed doubles.
Malaysia Men's Badminton Team
| Player | Event |
|---|---|
| Leong Jun Hao | Men's Singles / Team |
| Justin Hoh | Men's Singles / Team |
| Eogene Ewe | Men's Team |
| Kong Wei Xiang | Men's Team |
| Goh Sze Fei | Men's Doubles / Team |
| Nur Izzuddin Mohd Rumsani | Men's Doubles / Team |
| Aaron Chia | Men's Doubles / Team |
| Tee Kai Wun | Men's Doubles / Team |
| Chen Tang Jie | Mixed Doubles / Team |
| Goh Soon Huat | Mixed Doubles / Team |
BAM has selected Leong Jun Hao and Justin Hoh for the men's singles events, while the men's doubles group includes Goh Sze Fei/Nur Izzuddin and Aaron Chia/Tee Kai Wun.
Malaysia Women's Badminton Team
| Player | Event |
|---|---|
| K. Letshanaa | Women's Singles / Team |
| Wong Ling Ching | Women's Singles / Team |
| Oo Shan Zi | Women's Team |
| Eng Ler Qi | Women's Team |
| Pearly Tan | Women's Doubles / Team |
| M. Thinaah | Women's Doubles / Team |
| Low Zi Yu | Women's Doubles / Team |
| Noraqilah Maisarah Ramdan | Women's Doubles / Team |
| Cheng Su Yin | Mixed Doubles / Team |
| Shevon Lai Jemie | Mixed Doubles / Team |
Malaysia's women's team includes K. Letshanaa, Wong Ling Ching, Oo Shan Zi and Eng Ler Qi in the singles group, with Pearly Tan/M. Thinaah and Low Zi Yu/Noraqilah Maisarah Ramdan among the doubles combinations.
Malaysia Badminton Events
Malaysia will compete across team and individual badminton events at Aichi-Nagoya 2026.
Men's Singles
Malaysia's men's singles representatives are:
Leong Jun Hao
Justin Hoh
Both players are also part of the men's team group.
Women's Singles
Malaysia's women's singles representatives are:
K. Letshanaa
Wong Ling Ching
The women's team group also includes Oo Shan Zi and Eng Ler Qi.
Men's Doubles
Malaysia's announced men's doubles pairs are:
Goh Sze Fei / Nur Izzuddin Mohd Rumsani
Aaron Chia / Tee Kai Wun
Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin are an established international pair, while Aaron Chia and Tee Kai Wun are a newly formed combination for the 2026 Asian Games squad.
Women's Doubles
Malaysia's women's doubles pairs are:
Pearly Tan / M. Thinaah
Low Zi Yu / Noraqilah Maisarah Ramdan
Pearly Tan and M. Thinaah remain part of Malaysia's leading women's doubles group for the Asian Games.
Mixed Doubles
Malaysia's mixed doubles combinations are:
Chen Tang Jie / Cheng Su Yin
Goh Soon Huat / Shevon Lai Jemie
The selection of Cheng Su Yin followed the omission of Toh Ee Wei, who was recovering from knee surgery.
Why Lee Zii Jia Is Not in the Malaysia Asian Games Squad
Professional men's singles player Lee Zii Jia was not selected for Malaysia's 2026 Asian Games badminton squad.
BAM instead selected Leong Jun Hao and Justin Hoh for the men's singles events.
Professional men's doubles player Soh Wooi Yik was also omitted from the squad.
Man Wei Chong was likewise left out of the final selection.
Malaysia Badminton Schedule at Asian Games 2026
Malaysia's badminton campaign is divided into two stages.
The team events are scheduled for September 20–24, followed by the individual events from September 25–29.
| Date | Malaysia Badminton |
|---|---|
| September 20 | Team competition |
| September 21 | Team competition |
| September 22 | Team competition |
| September 23 | Team competition |
| September 24 | Team competition / individual draw |
| September 25 | Individual events |
| September 26 | Individual events |
| September 27 | Individual events |
| September 28 | Individual events |
| September 29 | Final individual events |
The exact opponents for Malaysia's team events were not yet confirmed as of September 16. The official team draw is scheduled for September 19, during the team managers' meeting.
The individual draw is scheduled after the team competition, on September 24.
Malaysia Men's Team Draw
Malaysia is seeded sixth in the men's team competition.
Indonesia, China, Chinese Taipei and Japan occupy the top four seeded positions, while India is fifth and South Korea is seventh.
The actual opponents will only be known after the official draw on September 19.
Therefore, unofficial draws circulating on social media should not be used as the Malaysia badminton schedule. Malaysian badminton officials have specifically warned that those unofficial pairings were not based on the official draw.
Malaysia Women's Team Draw
Malaysia is seeded seventh in the women's team competition.
China, Japan, South Korea and Chinese Taipei are the four highest-seeded women's teams.
The official women's team opponents will be confirmed through the September 19 draw.
Malaysia Badminton Players to Watch
Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin
Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin Mohd Rumsani are Malaysia's men's doubles representatives and are among the country's leading pairs for Aichi-Nagoya 2026.
They enter the Asian Games with a high-profile international ranking and are one of Malaysia's key men's doubles combinations.
Aaron Chia
Aaron Chia will compete in men's doubles with Tee Kai Wun.
The new pairing was created following the decision to separate Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik.
Pearly Tan and M. Thinaah
Pearly Tan and M. Thinaah are Malaysia's established women's doubles combination and will represent the country at Aichi-Nagoya.
Leong Jun Hao
Leong Jun Hao is one of Malaysia's two individual men's singles representatives and will also compete in the men's team event.
Justin Hoh
Justin Hoh is the second Malaysian men's singles representative and is also included in the men's team.
Malaysia Badminton Live Streaming
Malaysian viewers can follow the Asian Games through Astro, which has announced extensive coverage of Aichi-Nagoya 2026.
Astro says its coverage includes seven sports channels, including five dedicated Asian Games channels, Astro Arena and Stadium Astro. Customers can also stream the action through Astro GO.
Where to Watch in Malaysia
TV: Astro
Streaming: Astro GO
Asian Games channels: ASG1–ASG5
Astro announced up to 13 hours of daily Asian Games coverage across its sports channels from September 19 through October 4.
Fans should check the Astro programming schedule for the exact badminton session and match.
Malaysia Badminton Schedule in Malaysian Time
Japan uses Japan Standard Time (JST), while Malaysia uses Malaysia Time (MYT).
Malaysia is one hour behind Japan.
| Japan — JST | Malaysia — MYT |
|---|---|
| 9:30 AM | 8:30 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
Actual match times can change depending on the order of play and the duration of earlier matches.
Malaysia Badminton Venue
Badminton will be played at the Ichinomiya City Municipal Gymnasium in Ichinomiya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan.
The venue is the designated badminton facility for the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games.
Malaysia Badminton Results
Results will be added as Malaysian players and teams complete their matches.
| Date | Event | Malaysia Result |
|---|---|---|
| September 20 | Team | To be updated |
| September 21 | Team | To be updated |
| September 22 | Team | To be updated |
| September 23 | Team | To be updated |
| September 24 | Team | To be updated |
| September 25 | Individual | To be updated |
| September 26 | Individual | To be updated |
| September 27 | Individual | To be updated |
| September 28 | Individual | To be updated |
| September 29 | Finals | To be updated |
Malaysia at the Asian Games
Malaysia's badminton history at the Asian Games includes medals in men's doubles.
At the Hangzhou Asian Games, Malaysia won a bronze medal in men's doubles through Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik.
For Aichi-Nagoya 2026, Malaysia's men's doubles squad includes Goh Sze Fei/Nur Izzuddin and Aaron Chia/Tee Kai Wun.
Nur Izzuddin and Goh Sze Fei have identified the men's doubles gold medal as their target for the 2026 Asian Games. Malaysia's previous men's doubles Asian Games gold came at the 2006 Doha Games through Koo Kien Keat and Tan Boon Heong.
How to Follow Malaysia Badminton
Malaysian fans can follow the national badminton campaign through:
BAM updates
Official Asian Games information
Astro live coverage
Astro GO
Daily badminton schedules
Match results
Team draws
Individual draws
The team draw takes place on September 19, while the individual draw is scheduled after the team competition on September 24.
Asian Games 2026 Badminton Malaysia FAQ
When does Malaysia's badminton competition start?
Malaysia's badminton team competition is scheduled to begin on September 20, 2026, with team events continuing through September 24. Individual events follow from September 25 to September 29.
Who are Malaysia's men's singles players?
Malaysia's men's singles representatives are Leong Jun Hao and Justin Hoh.
Who are Malaysia's men's doubles pairs?
The announced pairs are Goh Sze Fei/Nur Izzuddin Mohd Rumsani and Aaron Chia/Tee Kai Wun.
Who are Malaysia's women's doubles players?
The announced pairs are Pearly Tan/M. Thinaah and Low Zi Yu/Noraqilah Maisarah Ramdan.
Who are Malaysia's mixed doubles pairs?
Malaysia's announced mixed doubles combinations are Chen Tang Jie/Cheng Su Yin and Goh Soon Huat/Shevon Lai Jemie.
Is Lee Zii Jia playing at the Asian Games 2026?
No. Lee Zii Jia was left out of Malaysia's final badminton squad for Aichi-Nagoya 2026.
Is Soh Wooi Yik playing?
No. Soh Wooi Yik was also omitted from the Malaysian badminton squad. Aaron Chia will instead compete with Tee Kai Wun.
Where can I watch Malaysia badminton?
Malaysian viewers can follow Asian Games coverage through Astro, including its dedicated Asian Games channels and Astro GO streaming service.
What time is badminton in Malaysia?
Malaysia is one hour behind Japan. A session scheduled for 9:30 AM JST starts at 8:30 AM MYT.
When will Malaysia's badminton opponents be known?
The official team draw is scheduled for September 19, 2026. The individual draw is scheduled after the team competition on September 24.
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Last updated: September 16, 2026
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