BANGKOK: Tan Cheong Min emerged as the driving force behind Malaysia’s wushu success at the SEA Games 2025, delivering two gold medals on the final day to ensure a memorable conclusion to the national team’s campaign.
The experienced athlete showcased her class in the individual combined event, where she excelled across nanquan, nandao and nangun to post the highest overall score of 29.263 points.
Her composed execution and technical precision allowed her to outscore rivals from Vietnam and Singapore, reaffirming her reputation as one of Southeast Asia’s leading wushu practitioners.
Tan’s influence extended beyond individual success as she played a pivotal role in Malaysia’s women’s armed duilian team. Partnering Loh Ying Ting and Pang Pui Yee, she helped the team secure gold with a polished performance that earned 9.730 points.
Reflecting on the achievement, Tan highlighted the importance of structured preparation, noting that the squad underwent intensive training, including a three-month stint in China, to fine-tune techniques and build competitive confidence.
The SEA Games triumph has boosted optimism within the Malaysian camp ahead of the 2027 edition, where the country will host the Games and aim for an even stronger showing.
Malaysia’s wushu campaign had earlier gained momentum when Loh Ying Ting, Mandy Cebelle Chen and Sydney Chin Sy Xuan captured gold in the women’s bare-handed duilian event.
With a final tally of three gold, one silver and four bronze medals, the national wushu team delivered a commendable performance, reinforcing Malaysia’s position as a consistent contender in the regional wushu scene.