China’s top shuttlers’ first outing could be the Malaysian Open

Zheng Siwei, Huang Yaqiong, Chen Yufei and Shi Yuqi donning the Yonex outfit during the unveiling of Yonex as official equipment sponsor of China Badminton Association in Shanghai on Wednesday.

PETALING JAYA: Chinese badminton stars are set to make their long-awaited return to the international arena in May with Malaysia being the possible first destination.

The likes of reigning Olympics champion Chen Long and Shi Yuqi (men’s singles), Chen Yufei (women’s singles), Zheng Siwei-Huang Yaqiong (mixed doubles) last competed at the All-England in March last year.