Malaysia Super 100 2026 Draw Preview: Ginting, Goh Jin Wei and Top Seeds Face Tough Tests
The stage is set for the Allianz Malaysia Super 100 2026, with an exciting field of international badminton players ready to compete in Iskandar Puteri, Johor, from October 13 to 18, 2026.
The six-day BWF Tour Super 100 tournament will take place at the Indoor Arena, EduCity Sports Complex, featuring five events and a total prize fund of US$120,000, an increase from the US$110,000 offered in 2025.
The official draw promises plenty of exciting storylines. Indonesia’s Anthony Sinisuka Ginting enters the men’s singles competition as the eighth seed, while Malaysia’s Justin Hoh and Goh Jin Wei will carry significant home expectations.
Defending men’s singles champion Dong Tianyao of China is also back, hoping to secure another title. Meanwhile, Indonesia’s intriguing mixed doubles partnership of Bagas Maulana and Apriyani Rahayu adds extra attention to an already competitive field.
Several experienced players, promising youngsters and unfamiliar partnerships will compete for valuable ranking points and the opportunity to make their mark on the international badminton circuit.
Here is a closer look at the Malaysia Super 100 2026 draw, including the top seeds, notable first-round matches, potential clashes and players to watch across all five disciplines.
Malaysia Super 100 2026: Tournament Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Tournament | ALLIANZ Malaysia Super 100 2026 |
| Dates | October 13–18, 2026 |
| Location | Iskandar Puteri, Johor, Malaysia |
| Venue | Indoor Arena, EduCity Sports Complex |
| Category | BWF Tour Super 100 |
| Prize Money | US$120,000 |
| Events | Men’s Singles, Women’s Singles, Men’s Doubles, Women’s Doubles, Mixed Doubles |
| Draw Date | October 6, 2026 |
Men’s Singles Draw: Anthony Ginting Faces a Challenging Path
The men’s singles competition features several established international players, with South Korea’s Yoo Tae-bin leading the field as the top seed.
China’s defending champion Dong Tianyao is seeded second, while Chinese Taipei’s Wang Tzu-wei and China’s Zhu Xuanchen occupy the third and fourth seeded positions.
Malaysia’s Justin Hoh is the fifth seed, ahead of Indonesia’s Muhamad Yusuf, India’s Kiran George and fellow Indonesian Anthony Sinisuka Ginting.
Top Half: Yoo Tae-bin and Ginting Could Meet in Quarterfinals
Yoo Tae-bin begins his campaign with a first-round bye and will face either a qualifier or Singapore’s Jia Wei Joel Koh in the second round.
The Korean, who reached the semifinals of the tournament in 2025, will be hoping to go further this time.
However, his path could become considerably more difficult in the quarterfinals, where Anthony Ginting is a possible opponent.
Ginting, seeded eighth, also receives a first-round bye. His first opponent will be the winner of the match between Japan’s Shogo Ogawa and India’s Kavin Thangam Kavin.
The Indonesian remains one of the most recognizable names in this year’s competition. His experience at the highest level could make him a dangerous opponent for any player in the draw.
A potential Yoo Tae-bin vs Anthony Ginting quarterfinal would undoubtedly be one of the tournament’s major attractions, although both players must first navigate their earlier rounds.
Another important section of the top half features fourth seed Zhu Xuanchen and Malaysia’s Justin Hoh.
Zhu has been placed alongside Chinese Taipei’s Cheng Ju-sheng and Malaysia’s Lim Ming Hong, while Hoh opens his campaign in the second round against either Wang Yu-kai or Cho Geon-yeop.
Hoh will be aiming to deliver a strong performance in front of the Malaysian crowd. The fifth seed could face Zhu in the quarterfinals if both players progress according to their seeded positions.
Other Malaysian players in the top half include Sholeh Aidil, who receives a first-round bye.
Bottom Half: Dong Tianyao Looks to Defend His Crown
At the opposite end of the draw, Dong Tianyao begins his title defense as the second seed.
The Chinese player, who captured the 2025 Malaysia Super 100 title by defeating Japan’s Yudai Okimoto in the final, will be among the leading contenders once again.
After receiving a first-round bye, Dong could face Malaysia’s Cheam June Wei or India’s Rounak Chouhan.
That potential meeting with Cheam would offer the home player an early opportunity to challenge one of the tournament favorites.
Seventh seed Kiran George is another possible obstacle for Dong later in the competition.
Meanwhile, third seed Wang Tzu-wei heads another section of the bottom half, where sixth seed Muhamad Yusuf could emerge as a quarterfinal opponent.
The same half also contains several Indonesian players, including Christian Adinata, Chico Aura Dwi Wardoyo and Prahdiska Bagas Shujiwo.
Christian begins against a qualifier, while Chico faces Chinese Taipei’s Kuo Kuan-lin. Their involvement adds further depth to Indonesia’s men’s singles challenge.
With experienced players and young contenders spread across both halves, the men’s singles event could produce surprises well before the semifinals.
Women’s Singles Draw: Goh Jin Wei Leads Malaysia’s Challenge
The women’s singles draw brings together a strong contingent of Indian players and several promising competitors from Malaysia, Japan, Thailand and South Korea.
India’s Rakshitha Sree Santhosh Ramraj is the top seed, while compatriot Anmol Kharb occupies the second seeded position.
Malvika Bansod is seeded third, followed by Malaysia’s Goh Jin Wei at No. 4.
Other seeded players include Japan’s Manami Suizu, India’s Tanya Hemanth and Mansi Singh, and Hong Kong’s Lo Sin Yan.
Goh Jin Wei Could Face Kisona Selvaduray
One of the most interesting sections of the draw features two Malaysian players, Goh Jin Wei and Kisona Selvaduray.
Fourth seed Goh will begin her campaign against Indonesia’s Thalita Ramadhani Wiryawan, while Kisona faces another Indonesian, Mutiara Ayu Puspitasari.
If both Malaysians win their opening matches, they will meet in the second round.
That potential all-Malaysian clash would guarantee the host nation a place in the next round, while also providing an important test for both players.
Goh could then encounter eighth seed Lo Sin Yan in the quarterfinals, assuming both advance.
The Malaysian will be hoping to make the most of home support, but her section contains several opponents capable of challenging her.
Indian Players Dominate the Seeded Positions
India has an impressive presence in the women’s singles draw, occupying five of the eight seeded positions.
Top seed Rakshitha Sree Santhosh Ramraj opens against Hong Kong’s Liang Ka Wing.
Sixth seed Tanya Hemanth is located in the same quarter, setting up a potential all-Indian quarterfinal.
In the bottom half, third seed Malvika Bansod begins against a qualifier. She could meet Japan’s fifth seed Manami Suizu in the quarterfinals.
Meanwhile, second seed Anmol Kharb will face Chinese Taipei’s Peng Yu-wei in her opening match.
Seventh seed Mansi Singh is also in Anmol’s quarter, meaning another all-Indian encounter is possible in the last eight.
South Korea’s Kim Min-ji, Thailand’s Sarunrak Vitidsarn and Indonesia’s Ni Kadek Dhinda Amartya Pratiwi are among the other players who could influence the tournament’s outcome.
The women’s singles title appears wide open, particularly with defending champion Nozomi Okuhara absent from this year’s draw.
Men’s Doubles Draw: Can Malaysia Produce Another Home Champion?
Malaysia enjoyed success in the men’s doubles competition last year when Kang Khai Xing and Aaron Tai captured the title.
Kang returns in 2026, but this time he partners Lok Hong Quan, with the Malaysian pair seeded sixth.
The event is led by Chinese Taipei’s He Zhi-wei and Huang Jui-hsuan, while Thailand’s Chaloempon Charoenkitamorn and Worrapol Thongsa-nga are seeded second.
Japan’s Haruki Kawabe and Kenta Matsukawa occupy the third seeded position.
Top Seeds Face an International Challenge
He and Huang begin their campaign against Singapore’s Nge Joo Jie and Jia Hao Howin Wong.
The top seeds could encounter South Korea’s fifth-seeded partnership of Jin Yong and Jo Song-hyun in the quarterfinals.
The Korean pair start against Thailand’s P. Kaosamaang and Kittinupong Kedren, making their opening fixture another match worth following.
Malaysia’s B. Goonting and Muhammad Haikal also feature in this section, where they will face Thailand’s Thanawin Madee and P. Thongkham.
Kang Khai Xing Returns With a Different Partner
Sixth seeds Kang Khai Xing and Lok Hong Quan will start against Chinese Taipei’s Su Ching-heng and Tang Kai-wei.
Kang’s experience of winning the 2025 title could be valuable, although defending the championship with a different partner presents a fresh challenge.
Another Malaysian seeded pair, Junaidi Arif and Muhammad Faiq, occupy the seventh position.
They begin against China’s Lin Yifan and Yang Jiayi.
Additional Malaysian interest comes from Low Hang Yee and Ng Eng Cheong, who face qualifiers, and Boon Xin Yuan and Lwi Sheng Hao.
At the bottom of the draw, second seeds Charoenkitamorn and Thongsa-Nga begin against Japan’s Tori Aizawa and Daisuke Sano.
The men’s doubles competition features plenty of established partnerships and emerging combinations, giving Malaysia several opportunities to challenge for the title.
Women’s Doubles Draw: Indonesian Pair Among the Leading Contenders
Thailand’s Hathaithip Mijad and Napapakorn Tungkasatan lead the women’s doubles field as the top seeds.
Indonesia’s Isyana Syahira Meida and Rinjani Kwinnara Nastine are seeded second, while India’s Priya Konjengbam and Shruti Mishra occupy the third seeded position.
The draw also includes strong combinations from China, South Korea and Japan.
Thai Top Seeds Begin Against Qualifiers
Mijad and Tungkasatan will face a qualifying pair in their opening match.
A possible quarterfinal against China’s fifth seeds Liao Lixi and Shen Shiyao could provide an early test for the Thai partnership.
In another section of the top half, India’s Priya Konjengbam and Shruti Mishra open against Malaysia’s Devi Hasyni and Tan Xin Yu.
South Korea’s eighth seeds Moon In-seo and Park Seul are also in this quarter. They begin against compatriots Lee Seung-hee and Park Min-ji.
Indonesia Has Multiple Opportunities
Second seeds Isyana Syahira Meida and Rinjani Kwinnara Nastine begin against Malaysia’s Arumugam Baavanya and Navina Nagarajan.
The Indonesian pair will be looking to justify their seeding and build momentum toward the later rounds.
Another Indonesian combination to watch is Lanny Tria Mayasari and Ester Nurumi Tri Wardoyo.
They face India’s Sonali Singh and Ritika Thaker in the first round.
A victory could eventually put them on course for a meeting with South Korea’s sixth seeds Lee Seo-jin and Lee Yeon-woo.
Indonesia will also be represented by Siti Sarah Azzahra and Velisha Christina, who are in the bottom half.
Siti Sarah reached the 2025 women’s doubles final with Az Zahra Ditya Ramadhani, making her another player with valuable experience at this tournament.
Meanwhile, Malaysia has several partnerships hoping to make an impact, including Vanessa Ng and Tan Zhing Yi, Nicole Chau and Gan Min Yee, and Cheng Su Hui and Chong Jie Yu.
With different combinations competing throughout the draw, the women’s doubles event offers plenty of opportunities for unexpected results.
Mixed Doubles Draw: Bagas Maulana and Apriyani Rahayu Add Star Power
The mixed doubles competition could be one of the most entertaining events at the Malaysia Super 100 2026.
Thailand’s Supak Jomkoh and Ornnicha Jongsathapornparn enter as the top seeds, while India’s Ashith Surya and Amrutha Pramuthesh are seeded second.
However, much of the attention will also be directed toward Indonesia’s Bagas Maulana and Apriyani Rahayu.
Bagas Maulana and Apriyani Rahayu Face Malaysian Opposition
One of the standout opening-round matches features Bagas Maulana and Apriyani Rahayu against Malaysia’s Wee Yee Tern and Tan Zhing Hui.
The Indonesian combination brings together two highly accomplished doubles specialists.
Bagas has enjoyed success in men’s doubles, including winning the All England title, while Apriyani is an Olympic gold medalist in women’s doubles.
Their participation together in mixed doubles provides an intriguing storyline, particularly as they face home opposition immediately.
If the Indonesians win their opening match, they could encounter sixth seeds Li Hongyi and Huang Kexin of China in the second round.
That would be a significant early test for the Indonesian partnership.
Rehan Kusharjanto and Melati Oktavianti Also Feature
Another Indonesian pair attracting attention is Rehan Naufal Kusharjanto and Melati Daeva Oktavianti.
They begin their campaign against Malaysia’s Loh Ziheng and Valeree Siow.
The winners of that match could meet seventh seeds Ishaan Bhatnagar and Shruti Mishra, provided the Indian partnership also wins its opening match.
Other Indonesian combinations in the draw include Muhammad Al Farizi and Jessica Maya Rismawardani, along with M. Nawaf Khoiriyansyah and Indah Cahya Sari Jamil.
The Indonesian pairs have been placed in different sections, creating several potential opportunities for deep runs.
Top Seeds and Other Contenders
Top seeds Supak Jomkoh and Ornnicha Jongsathapornparn begin against China’s Shen Xuan Yao and Zhang Jiahan.
Third seeds Sathwik Reddy Kanapuram and Radhika Sharma face South Korea’s Lee Hyeong-woo and Park Seul.
Meanwhile, fourth seeds Emre Sonmez and Yasemen Bektas of Türkiye start against Malaysia’s Wee Yee Hern and Vannee Gobi.
The bottom half features fifth seeds Ma Xixiang and Qin Huizhi of China, who open against Malaysia’s Datu Anif Datu Asrah and Teh Si Yan.
At the bottom of the bracket, second seeds Ashith Surya and Amrutha Pramuthesh face China’s Liao Pinyi and Liang Yuen.
With Thailand, India, China and Indonesia all represented by notable combinations, there should be plenty of competition for the mixed doubles crown.
Qualification Rounds: More Players Fighting for Main-Draw Places
Qualification will also play an important role in shaping the final main draws.
The men’s singles qualifying competition features 16 players competing for eight available places.
Among those involved are Malaysia’s Tan Jia Jie and Razeeq Danial, India’s Numair Shaik and Sanskar Saraswat, and South Korea’s Cho Hyeon-woo.
In women’s singles, 16 players will compete for four qualifying places. Malaysia’s Oo Shan Zi, Eng Ler Qi and Lim Zhi Shin are among those attempting to progress.
Men’s doubles and mixed doubles also have four available qualifying positions each, with 16 pairs entered in their respective qualification draws.
Women’s doubles features eight qualifying pairs competing for four main-draw positions.
Several of the qualifiers will immediately face seeded opponents, giving them an opportunity to make an early impression against more established players.
Five First-Round Matches to Watch
The official draw includes several interesting opening matches across the five disciplines.
| Event | Featured Match | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| Men’s Singles | Cheam June Wei vs Rounak Chouhan | The winner could face defending champion Dong Tianyao |
| Women’s Singles | Goh Jin Wei [4] vs Thalita Ramadhani Wiryawan | A key opening test for Malaysia’s leading women’s singles hope |
| Men’s Doubles | Jin Yong / Jo Song-hyun [5] vs P. Kaosamaang / Kittinupong Kedren | A competitive opening assignment for the Korean seeds |
| Women’s Doubles | Lanny Tria Mayasari / Ester Nurumi Tri Wardoyo vs Sonali Singh / Ritika Thaker | An opportunity for the Indonesian pair to make a strong start |
| Mixed Doubles | Bagas Maulana / Apriyani Rahayu vs Wee Yee Tern / Tan Zhing Hui | A high-profile Indonesian combination faces Malaysian opposition |
Another match to keep an eye on is the mixed doubles meeting between Rehan Naufal Kusharjanto/Melati Daeva Oktavianti and Loh Ziheng/Valeree Siow.
Defending Champions: Who Is Returning in 2026?
The 2025 Malaysia Super 100 produced champions from China, Japan and Malaysia.
Here is how the defending champions compare with this year’s draw.
| Event | 2025 Champions | 2026 Status |
|---|---|---|
| Men’s Singles | Dong Tianyao (China) | Returns as No. 2 seed |
| Women’s Singles | Nozomi Okuhara (Japan) | Not in the draw |
| Men’s Doubles | Kang Khai Xing / Aaron Tai (Malaysia) | Kang returns with Lok Hong Quan |
| Women’s Doubles | Luo Yi / Wang Tingge (China) | Not in the draw |
| Mixed Doubles | Yuta Watanabe / Maya Taguchi (Japan) | Not in the draw |
Dong Tianyao is the only reigning champion returning in the same singles or doubles configuration that won the title in 2025.
Kang Khai Xing also has an opportunity to defend his men’s doubles crown, although he will be playing with a new partner.
The absence of several reigning champions means there will be new title winners in at least three events.
Final Thoughts: Can Malaysia Make the Most of Home Advantage?
The Malaysia Super 100 2026 promises an entertaining week of badminton, with plenty of opportunities for local players and international challengers.
Malaysia has several promising names across the five disciplines. Justin Hoh and Goh Jin Wei will be among the leading home contenders, while Kang Khai Xing, Lok Hong Quan, Junaidi Arif and Muhammad Faiq provide additional hope in men’s doubles.
Indonesia also brings a competitive field, led by Anthony Ginting in men’s singles and several intriguing partnerships in the doubles events.
Meanwhile, Dong Tianyao will be determined to defend his men’s singles crown, and Indian players could play a major role in shaping the women’s singles competition.
With the qualification rounds and main draws ready to get underway, the tournament has all the ingredients for unexpected results, exciting clashes and breakthrough performances.
The Allianz Malaysia Super 100 2026 takes place from October 13 to 18, with the finals scheduled for Sunday, October 18.
Fans can follow the latest match information through the official BWF Match Centre.
Note: This preview is based on the official BWF draw dated October 6, 2026. Matchups, player participation and seedings may be affected by subsequent withdrawals or changes.
