KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 -- Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) has tapped men's singles player Leong Jun Hao and national number one women's doubles player Pearly Tan to lead the national squad's challenge at the 2025 Sudirman Cup in Xiamen, China.

Doubles coaching director Rexy Mainaky said the trust given to Jun Hao and Pearly to shoulder joint responsibility as team captains could have a positive impact on their respective leadership styles both on and off the court.

"Pearly, who used to be behind the scene, but is now quite active in providing information in the group.

"Jun Hao is also probably the first time he has become a captain and it is something good for him," he told reporters after the Sudirman Cup 2025 central training...