PETALING JAYA: Malaysia have been handed a formidable challenge in the Sudirman Cup quarter-finals after being drawn against 13-time champions and tournament favourites China on Thursday (May 1).
The outcome added salt to the wound following Malaysia’s narrow 2-3 defeat to Japan in their final Group C tie on, which cost them top spot in the group.
China, who topped Group A, will also have the home crowd firmly behind them at the Fenghuang Gymnasium in Xiamen. The defending champions are looking in imperious form as they bid for yet another title.
Thursday’s draw also saw Japan set to face Taiwan, who advanced as Group B runners-up.
Group B winners South Korea will take on Denmark, the second-placed team from Group D.
In the remaining quarter-final tie, Group A runners-up Thailand will go up against Indonesia, who topped the so-called “Group of Death” to reach the last eight.
