KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 — Malaysian women began their Badminton Asia Team Championships (BATC) 2026 campaign in Qingdao, China, on a sour note — losing 4-1 to the hosts in Group W today.

China took an early lead at the Qingdao Sports Centre Conson Gymnasium when their top singles ace, Han Qian Xi, downed K. Letshanaa 21-18, 21-10 in 40 minutes.