Pearly Tan

Pearly Tan has established herself as a prominent badminton player, achieving significant milestones in women’s doubles on the international stage. After securing impressive silver medals in girls’ doubles at both the Badminton Asia Junior Championships and the World Junior Championships in 2018, Pearly Tan established herself as a formidable talent on the international youth circuit. Her consistent performance at global events laid a strong foundation for her transition to senior competitions. In 2019, Tan formed a highly successful and career-defining partnership with Thinaah Muralitharan, with the dynamic duo swiftly claiming their maiden senior title at the Malaysia International Series.

Pearly Tan and Thinaah Muralitharan continued their historic trajectory into 2024, captivating audiences as they became the first Malaysian women’s doubles pair to reach the semi-finals of an Olympic Games at the highly anticipated Paris Olympics. Their consistent high-level performance and competitive prowess were further underscored by a Super 500 level title win at the Hong Kong Open in 2024, adding another significant accolade to their growing list of achievements on the BWF World Tour. Building on these remarkable results, the duo secured a silver medal at the BWF World Championships in 2025, showcasing their sustained presence at the absolute pinnacle of international badminton. These historic milestones, including their trailblazing Olympic semi-final appearance and numerous tournament victories, cement their unparalleled legacy as the most successful Malaysian women’s doubles pair in history.