Young paddlers Krystal Huang and Eu Gin Yi delivered an impressive performance at the WTT Youth Contender Szombathely 2026 in Hungary, securing second and third places respectively in the U11 Girls’ Singles event.

Krystal put up a determined fight in the final against Taipei’s Hsiao Tzu Cheng but eventually fell 0-3 (5-11, 7-11, 9-11), earning a well-deserved silver medal.

Earlier, Krystal secured her place in the final after overcoming teammate Gin Yi 3-1 (11-9, 11-9, 8-11, 11-5) in an all-team semifinal clash. Gin Yi went on to claim the bronze medal.

Both paddlers also impressed in the quarterfinals, with Krystal defeating Florentina Alexandru of Romania 3-0 (11-4, 11-4, 11-1), while Gin Yi overcame Maria Wszolek of Poland 3-1 (15-13, 11-8, 9-11, 13-11).

A fantastic achievement by both young paddlers! Congratulations to Krystal and Gin Yi on bringing home two medals and making their mark on the international stage!