[PHOTOS] Check Out These Picture-Perfect Highlights From The PETRONAS Malaysia Open 2025
Relive the hype from Malaysia's premier badminton tournament.
By Dale John Wong — 24 Jan 2025, 04:12 PM
Feeling FOMO that you missed out on the PETRONAS Malaysia Open 2025, or find yourself thinking about the event's best moments over and over in your head? Honestly, same.
Each year, the PETRONAS Malaysia Open sees the world's best badminton players duke it out on court for the coveted trophy and precious BWF World Tour points, all while the energetic crowd fills the stadium with deafening cheers and screams for their favourites.
This year's edition, held at the Axiata Arena from 7 to 12 January, saw plenty of action. China's Shi Yuqi and South Korea's An Se-young emerged as singles champions, each earning USD101,500 (RM451,000) and 12,000 BWF World Tour points.
China's Shi Yu Qi showing off his medal after becoming the men's singles champion.
Image via PETRONASThe doubles titles were claimed by South Korea's Kim/Seo (men's), Japan's Fukushima/Matsumoto (women's), and Thailand's Puavaranukroh/Paewsampran (mixed), with each pair receiving USD107,300 (RM477,000) and 10,200 BWF points.
Thai players Puavaranukroh and Paewsampran celebrate right after their win in the mixed doubles finals.
Image via PETRONAS1. Global badminton superstars giving it their all
This year, like every other year, the best badminton players from around the world took to the courts in adrenaline-fueled matches that played out in both dominating displays as well as shocking upsets.
Of course, Malaysian fans also had the chance to see their local heroes in action, including women's doubles pair Pearly Tan and Thinaah Muralitharan, men's singles player Leong Jun Hao, as well as mixed doubles competitors Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei.
Local women's doubles favourites Pearly Tan and Thinaah Muralitharan were cheered on by the Malaysian supporters.
Image via PETRONAS
Malaysia's men's doubles pair Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik giving their best on court.
Image via PETRONAS
3. Lots of interactive moments for attendees
Aside from the heart-stopping matches on court, those who were lucky enough to be at the Axiata Arena were treated to incredible opportunities to meet the players, as well as participate in fun games and activities with cool prizes on the line.
If these photos aren't enough, you can relive the PETRONAS Malaysia Open 2025 by watching the video below:
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