In an emotional end to their Olympic journey, Malaysia’s women’s doubles badminton pair, Pearly Tan and M. Thinaah, were unable to hold back their tears after narrowly missing out on the bronze medal.
Their heartbreaking loss to Japan’s world No. 3 pair, Matsuyama Nami and Shida Chiharu, left both players visibly devastated.
A Malaysian fan named Yi Shan, who flew all the way to Paris, captured the poignant moment of Pearly and Thinaah hugging and wiping away tears and shared it with WeirdKaya.
Despite the outcome, the pair’s dedication and performance throughout the Olympics won the hearts of Malaysians.
Their journey has been nothing short of inspiring, proving they are among the best in the world. The nation stands proud of their incredible efforts and achievements.
