Deaflympics 2025 badminton heats up as Malaysia’s stars face decisive group matches
The Deaflympics 2025 badminton tournament is in full swing, with the Preliminary, Knock-out, and Seeding stages underway. In the men's singles category, Malaysia's Edmund Teo is set to face Denmark's William Haurholm-Rasmussen in his final group match. Teo's teammate, 18-year-old R. Aravindakumara, has already secured victories against Thailand's Anuntawip Sombun and will next face Taiwan's Chung-I Chen.
Aravindakumara's impressive performance includes a hard-fought win against Sombun, 21-23, 21-12, 22-20. The young Malaysian showcased resilience and skill, coming back from a set down to secure the victory. Teo, on the other hand, faced a tough challenge from host nation's Yasuhiro Nagaishi, losing a close match 16-21, 21-16, 22-20. Despite the loss, Teo's performance has been commendable, setting up an exciting final group match against Haurholm-Rasmussen.
In the women's singles, Trisya Rafael lost her first-round match against host player Mai Kamata in Group I. Rafael will next face Turkey's Gizem Nur Uludag, looking to bounce back from her opening defeat.
As the tournament progresses, the stage is set for thrilling encounters. Teo and Aravindakumara's final group matches promise excitement, with both players eager to secure victories and advance to the next stage. Rafael, meanwhile, seeks redemption in her upcoming match against Uludag. The Deaflympics 2025 continues to deliver intense competition and inspiring performances.
