SUKMA: Selangor Outclass Penang To Retain Women’s Badminton Team Gold

SHAH ALAM, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- Hosts Selangor successfully defended their women's team badminton gold medal at the Malaysia Games (SUKMA) after outclassing Penang 3-0 during the 2026 edition at the Setia City Convention Centre in Setia Alam here, today.

First singles player Eng Ler Qi got the ball rolling for Selangor by taking 33 minutes to dispose of Oo Shan Zi 21-14, 21-10. before doubles pair Clarissa San-Wong Zi Yi then put Selangor in the driving seat despite having to battle through a 70-minute duel before downing Joinne Lee-Nicole Tan Pei En 27-25, 14-21, 21-16.

Second singles player and debutant Carine Tee Xin Qi wrapped up the tie after the 18-year-old produced a commanding performance to trounce Chong Shi Ming 21-14, 21-16.

Speaking after the match, Carine said although she was nervous about carrying the momentum, she managed to control her emotions to close out the match and help Selangor defend the gold medal.

“I feel excited to win gold for Selangor. My teammates all played really well and congratulations to them too,” she told reporters.

The Klang-born and national junior shuttler also hoped that today’s victory would inspire her to earn at least a podium finish in the individual event which begins tomorrow.

Selangor won the women's team gold medal at the Perak 2018 edition after beating the hosts 3-1 in the final.

The women's team event has not been contested since then and only made its return at this year's SUKMA.

Meanwhile, Perak secured the bronze medal after defeating Sabah 3-1.

SUKMA Selangor 2026, which kicked off on Aug 15, will run until Aug 24.

-- BERNAMA