In a thrilling showdown at the 2024 Paris Olympics, Malaysia’s top men’s doubles team, Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik—popularly known as the “Xie Su” duo—secured a bronze medal in badminton, defeating their Danish opponents in a nail-biting three-round match. The victory, marking Malaysia’s first Olympic medal of the games, sparked widespread celebration and excitement across the nation.
Following the match, a wave of congratulations poured in from Malaysian celebrities, DJs, and news anchors. Notable Malaysian artist Namewee humorously posted on Facebook, “Congratulations to Taiwan’s doubles team for winning the Olympic gold medal! And congrats to the Malaysian team for their bronze medal!” His playful tone captured the jubilant mood of the nation.
Singer and Melody Radio DJ Yun Meixin shared her excitement on Instagram, humorously describing the intense match: “My eyes were so dry from not daring to blink during the match, but Xie Dingfeng and Soh Wooi Yik’s bronze medal win moved me to tears, so my eyes are fine now!” She also shared a screenshot of a Google search that displayed a celebratory bouquet of flowers alongside the athletes’ names, adding, “This is amazing! I’m swiping a row of ‘flowers’ to express my excitement!”
The Google tribute, where searching “Xie Dingfeng” and “Su Woyi” generates a small bronze medal on the screen and allows users to send virtual bouquets, has garnered over 2 million clicks as of 10:45 am. This digital gesture has become a popular way for fans to show their support and celebrate the team’s success.
8TV News anchor Ye Jianfeng praised the athletes’ perseverance, stating, “Don’t give up easily; life will eventually be a perfect counterattack.” He continued, “In life, not everything goes smoothly, but with a heart that never gives up, even setbacks can turn into victories. Xie Dingfeng and Su Woyi not only delivered a fantastic game but also offered us spiritual encouragement and inspiration. The value of this spiritual feast far exceeds the meaning of the gold medal itself.”
988 DJ Wen Liming captured the nation’s excitement in a brief but heartfelt post: “gilaaaaaaaaaa, Our first Olympic Medal in Paris” (Crazy, we won the first Olympic medal in Paris). Meanwhile, another DJ, Royce Chen Zhikang, expressed his joy with an animated post, writing, “Oh my God, my heart is beating out.” The collective joy and pride are palpable across Malaysia, as the nation celebrates the inspiring achievement of its athletes on the global stage.
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