Malaysian badminton player Goh Jin Wei has recently been in news after she valiantly fought India’s PV Sindhu during CWG 2022’s mixed group match, know her age, height, coach and highest world ranking
At the Commonwealth Games 2022’s mixed group match on Tuesday, the Malaysian badminton team won the gold medal. The mixed Indian badminton team lost to Malaysia 1-3 and had to settle for silver.
Goh Jin Wei Age, Height, Biography, Highest World Ranking, Family And Badminton Career
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let me remind again . she's our 'little fighter' . from 12-18 to 18-18 to 20-20 . if she's in good condition im pretty sure she will be on top 5. what if bam still in their decision to banned her 🥹 remember her name GOH JIN WEI #Birmingham2022 pic.twitter.com/J0ni8H1hsA
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With the victory, Malaysia reclaimed the gold medal they had lost to India on Gold Coast four years prior.
The Malaysians battled valiantly and prevailed 21-18, 21-15 to give their side a 1-0 lead. In the women’s singles, world number seven and two-time Olympic medalist Sindhu was anticipated to win easily, but Goh Jin Wei, who was ranked 60th, made it very difficult for her.
In the opening game, Sindhu had an 11-6 advantage, but Goh appeared to have changed after the break.
After the break, Goh narrowed the margin, but Sindhu was able to win this game with ease. Goh gave it her all on the court during the gruelling match, including the last point when she collapsed to the ground.
Since then, she has been dominating headlines and lots of people are talking about her. So, here’s what we know about her:
Who Is Goh Jin Wei?
Goh Jin Wei is a famous Malaysian badminton player who is recently in news for playing valiantly against India’s ace player PV Sindhu during the Commonwealth Games 2022’s mixed group match.
In Bukit Mertajam, Penang, Malaysia, on January 30, 2000, she was born. She was born into the Loh Bee Sim and Goh Boon Huat family, who is Malaysian Chinese.
When she was six years old, she initially took up badminton as a hobby. Her potential was spotted by her father, who allowed her to practice with Teh Peng Huat, a former trainer of Lee Chong Wei. She is presently being guided by Nova Armada.
Goh Jin Wei is currently residing in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. She stands 1.58 m tall, or 5 feet 2 inches. She is fluent in English, Mandarin, Hokkien, and Malay. She is 22 years old at the moment.
Her Career
Goh Jin Wei represented her elementary school, SJKC Jit Sin ‘B, and won the Under-12 Grand Prix Finals and Malaysian School Sports Council when she was 11 years old. 2014 saw her selection for the Malaysian national team.
Later on, in her career, she won the girls’ singles title at the 2018 Youth Olympics as well as the 2015 and 2018 BWF World Junior Championships. She won the women’s singles championship in the 2017 Southeast Asian Games at the senior level.
| Goh Jin Wei 吴堇溦 | |
|---|---|
| Coach | Nova Armada |
| Women’s singles | |
| Highest ranking | 24 (9 August 2018) |
| Current ranking | 53 (26 July 2022) |