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Malaysia’s Eain Yow Ng, Sivasangari Qualify for 2028 Olympics

By Drooid · Sep 27, 2026, 2:29 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Eain Yow Ng and Sivasangari Subramaniam won gold and qualified for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
The pair defended their singles titles without losing a game.
Ng beat India's Abhay Singh 11-9, 11-5, 11-5 in 33 minutes.
Subramaniam defeated India's Anahat Singh 11-4, 11-4, 11-7 in 23 minutes.
Their wins gave Malaysia its fifth and sixth gold medals at the Games.

History

Historical Context

Malaysia earned its first Olympic medal at the 1992 Barcelona Games when it won badminton’s inaugural bronze, joining 26 Malaysian athletes competing across six sports. The medal marked the nation’s entry onto the Olympic podium and sparked sustained investment in racket sports, paving the way for later significant international successes.

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Story summary

Eain Yow Ng and Sivasangari Subramaniam won gold and qualified for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
The pair defended their singles titles without losing a game.
Ng beat India's Abhay Singh 11-9, 11-5, 11-5 in 33 minutes.
Subramaniam defeated India's Anahat Singh 11-4, 11-4, 11-7 in 23 minutes.
Their wins gave Malaysia its fifth and sixth gold medals at the Games.

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