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Pearly-Thinaah to stay with BAM until 2028 Olympics [WATCH]

Pearly-Thinaah to stay with BAM until 2028 Olympics [WATCH]

New Straits Times13 hours ago
KUALA LUMPUR: At last, the wait is over.
Women's doubles Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah have ended speculation over their future by committing to the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) until at least the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
The world No.3 are expected to sign a new contract before flying to Tokyo for the Japan Open on July 15-20.
Their decision brings much-needed relief to fans and officials alike, ending months of uncertainty after their previous deal expired in December.
All negotiations with BAM have now been wrapped up, with the new agreement ensuring Pearly-Thinaah remain the nation's key contenders in the hunt for a historic first Olympic gold.
BAM president Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz had earlier vowed to resolve the matter before the pair's trip to Japan, and he has stayed true to his word.
Following the Japan Open, the pair will head to the China Open (July 22-27), before preparing for the World Championships in Paris on Aug 25-31.
Their recent run of form has been nothing short of outstanding: champions at the Thailand Open, runners-up at the Indonesia Open, semi-finalists at the Malaysia Masters, and quarter-finalists in Singapore.
Keywords: Badminton Contract World Championships Bam China Open Japan Open Pearly Tan-m. Thinaah
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