The 2016 Summer Olympics marked a significant milestone for Malaysian badminton when Goh Liu Ying secured a silver medal in the mixed doubles event alongside her long-term partner, Chan Peng Soon. This achievement established her as the first Malaysian mixed doubles pair to reach the Olympic podium, capping years of high-level international competition and technical development in the sport.
Early Development and Breakthrough
Born in Alor Gajah, Malacca, in 1989, Goh began her formal badminton training at age 10. She later attended the Bukit Jalil Sports School at 13. Her professional ascent began in 2009 at the Vietnam Open, and she achieved prominence in 2010 by winning the Badminton Asia Championships. By the end of 2012, she attained a career-high world ranking of No. 3.
Twenty questions, eight minutes on the clock, and a percentile measured against everyone who has taken it. No sign-up.
Take the IQ test →Injury Management and Olympic Success
Goh navigated several significant physical setbacks during her career, including knee surgery in 2014 and shoulder surgery in 2017. Despite these interruptions, she maintained a consistent presence on the BWF circuit. Her partnership with Chan Peng Soon yielded numerous titles, including the 2012 Japan Open, 2018 Thailand Masters, and the 2019 Thailand Masters following their departure from the Badminton Association of Malaysia.
Retirement and Post-Athletic Ventures
Following a 13-year partnership, Goh and Chan split in late 2021. Goh formally retired in January 2023 after competing at the Malaysia Open, where a ceremony was held in her honour at Axiata Arena. Post-retirement, she shifted her focus to entrepreneurship, founding the GLY Academy and a sports agency named Wellsport, while also opening a badminton facility in Krubong.
Fast facts
- Born: 30 May 1989, Malacca
- Sport: Badminton
- Olympic Medal: 2016 Silver, Mixed Doubles
- Major Titles: Asian Champion, Malaysia Open, Japan Open
- Citizenship: Malaysia
- Highest World Ranking: No. 3
Questions readers ask
What was Goh Liu Ying's highest Olympic achievement?
She won a silver medal in the mixed doubles event at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.
When did Goh Liu Ying officially retire?
She retired in January 2023 following her participation in the Malaysia Open.
Achievements
- Olympic silver medal
- Competed at badminton at the 2010 Asian Games – women's team, badminton at the 2012 Summer Olympics – mixed doubles and badminton at the 2016 Summer Olympics – mixed doubles
- Discipline: badminton
