According to Badminton Indonesia, the Indonesian men’s team secured a 2-1 lead over Malaysia in the Asian Games 2026 badminton quarterfinals on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, following a crucial singles victory by Alwi Farhan at the Ichinomiya City Municipal Gymnasium. Alwi defeated Malaysia’s Justin Hoh 21-19, 21-19 on Court 1 to push his squad ahead in the team tournament.
Alwi Farhan Secures Second Point Over Justin Hoh
Alwi delivered the decisive second point for Indonesia during the third match of the tie. According to tournament coverage from the event, the 21-year-old Indonesian singles player claimed a tight 21-19 win in the opening game. He then built a four-point lead at 16-12 in the second game before Hoh mounted a comeback to pull ahead 18-17. Alwi absorbed the late pressure to close out the second game 21-19 and seal the straight-game victory.
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Quarterfinal Lineup and Match Results
The men’s team battle featured a high-stakes sequence of singles and doubles rubbers.
- First Doubles (MD): Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Shohibul Fikri (Indonesia) defeated Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin (Malaysia) 21-15, 19-21, 21-10.
- Second Singles (MS): Alwi Farhan (Indonesia) defeated Justin Hoh (Malaysia) 21-19, 21-19.
- Second Doubles (MD): Leo Rolly Carnando and Daniel Marthin (Indonesia) faced Aaron Chia and Tee Kai Wun (Malaysia) in the fourth match.
- Third Singles (MS): Moh Zaki Ubaidillah (Indonesia) lined up to face Eogene Ewe (Malaysia) in the final scheduled match.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the match between Alwi Farhan and Justin Hoh at the Asian Games 2026?
Indonesia’s Alwi Farhan defeated Malaysia’s Justin Hoh 21-19, 21-19 in the men’s team quarterfinals.
How did Indonesia take the lead against Malaysia?
Indonesia claimed points through the men’s doubles pair Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Shohibul Fikri, and singles player Alwi Farhan, bringing the score to 2-1.
Where was the Asian Games 2026 badminton team event held?
The matches took place at the Ichinomiya City Municipal Gymnasium on Court 1.
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