Malaysia’s top badminton pair, Pearly Tan and Thinaah Muralitharan, recently sat down with CGTN Sports Scene’s Zhu Mandan to share their post-Olympics reflections. The duo, ranked World No. 5, made a strong run at the Paris Olympics by reaching the semifinals before falling to the formidable Chinese pair, Chen Qingchen and Jia Yifan. They later faced a tough challenge in the bronze medal match against Japan’s Nami Matsuyama and Chiharu Shida.
Despite missing out on a medal, Tan emphasized that the Olympic experience has reshaped their approach. "I think one of the changes is that we enjoy ourselves more on the court after the Olympics," she explained. "We shouldered a lot of pressure in Paris and truly gave our best. It’s a pity that we lost the medal match, but the experience has made us cherish every competition even more."
The pair also praised the strength of their Chinese rivals, including the young talents Liu Shengshu and Tan Ning, noting that facing such skilled opponents made every match a challenging and rewarding experience. Tan remarked, "Both pairs are excellent players with strong hearts and mature techniques."
This fresh and optimistic mindset signals a promising future for the Malaysian duo as they continue to grow in the competitive world of international badminton. With renewed passion and joy on the court, Tan and Muralitharan are set to embrace new challenges and inspire fans around the globe. 🏸✨
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Malaysia's badminton pair Tan, Muralitharan on changes after Olympics
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