Badminton SEA Games 2025 Semifinal Results: KW Princess Dominates, Indonesia Takes Lead

KW Princess opened Indonesia’s lead against Malaysia in the 2025 SEA Games women’s team semifinals with a convincing 21-9, 21-10 victory in 26 minutes. She initially fell behind in the first game but bounced back to dominate, maintaining the lead until the end. This win is crucial for Indonesia in pursuing a spot in the final and securing at least a silver medal. Facing Malaysia’s singles player, Karupathevan Letshanaa, KW Princess secured a straight-set victory with scores of 21-9, 21-10, in a total of 26 minutes of play at Thamasat Rangsit Gymnasium in Thailand. Despite trailing at the start of the first game, she rallied and dominated, clinching a comfortable 21-9 win. The second game started more evenly, with KW Princess showcasing her skills to take a lead of 11-5 at the interval with six consecutive points. She maintained her advantage and ended the match with a convincing 21-10 victory over Malaysia’s singles player, Karupathevan Letshanaa. This win sets a strong foundation for Indonesia’s women’s team in the SEA Games 2025, with the opportunity to reach the final and potentially improve on their previous silver medal streak since 2011. By advancing to the semifinals, the Indonesian women’s team has already secured at least a silver medal in the competition, as there is no playoff for the third-place position.