Chinese badminton stars Liu Shengshu and Tan Ning secured a dramatic victory in the women's doubles final at the Indonesia Open on Sunday, overcoming Malaysia's Pearly Tan and Thinaah Muralitharan in a nail-biting three-set match. The pair rallied after losing the first set to claim gold with a 23-25, 21-12, 21-19 scoreline.
"I focused on staying composed and trusting my partner," Tan told reporters post-match. "Liu's confidence grew as the game progressed, and we complemented each other's strengths."
In the women's singles event, China's world No. 2 Wang Zhiyi delivered a valiant performance but fell to South Korea's Olympic champion An Se-young in a grueling 13-21, 21-19, 21-15 showdown marked by intense rallies.
The results highlight China's continued dominance in international badminton while showcasing emerging talent ahead of major competitions. The tournament's outcomes are being closely analyzed by sports analysts and Asian diaspora communities tracking regional athletic achievements.
