Leong Jun Hao captained Malaysia to a dominant 5-0 victory over France in their opening Sudirman Cup Group C match in Xiamen. Jun Hao secured a hard-fought win against Arnaud Merkle, setting the tone for his teammates Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani, Goh Jin Wei, Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah, and Goh Soon Huat-Shevon, who all contributed to the clean sweep. Coach Kenneth Jonassen praised the team's solid performance and Jun Hao's leadership. With this strong start, Malaysia is well-positioned for a quarter-final spot, with upcoming matches against Australia and Japan.
