China down Malaysia in Asia Team Badminton Championships semis


Goh V Shem-Tan Wee Kiong levelled the score when they beat China's He Jiting-Tan Qiang 21-18, 21-12. Malaysia eventually lost the match 3-1. - Bernama pic

ALOR SETAR: The Malaysian men’s team fell short of making the final of the Asia Team Badminton Championships after losing 3-1 to China in the semi-finals.

With their spot in the Thomas Cup Finals secured, Malaysia opted for a line-up without world No. 2 Datuk Lee Chong Wei.

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