Visa Rejection Forces Goh Jin Wei Out of Australian Open
XIAMEN, CHINA - MAY 01: Goh Jin Wei of Malaysia competes in the Women s Singles Round Robin match against Tomoka Miyazaki of Japan on day five of the BWF Sudirman Cup Finals 2025 at Fenghuang Gymnasium on May 1, 2025 in Xiamen, Fujian Province of China. PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxCHN Copyright: xVCGx 111564750442
XIAMEN, CHINA - MAY 01: Goh Jin Wei of Malaysia competes in the Women s Singles Round Robin match against Tomoka Miyazaki of Japan on day five of the BWF Sudirman Cup Finals 2025 at Fenghuang Gymnasium on May 1, 2025 in Xiamen, Fujian Province of China. PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxCHN Copyright: xVCGx 111564750442
After a disappointing exit from the Malaysia Masters, Goh Jin Wei was set to play in the Australian Open. However, she could not, as a visa issue forced her to opt out of the tournament.
The Malaysian badminton player was preparing to head to Sydney for the tournament but was forced to withdraw on Monday. She had applied for the visa three weeks ago, but it was rejected, and then last week she reapplied for it, but again faced the rejection, forcing her to withdraw from the game.
She was slated to play against Malvika Bansod in the first round of the main draw.
Jie Wei's coach, Nova Armada, opened up about the situation and provided an update on Monday, June 8.
"It's a pity because Jin Wei is already in the main draw of the Australia Open. She had to withdraw because she was unable to obtain her visa," Armada said.
The Indonesian coach of Jin Wei further added that her visa was also rejected.
"My visa application was also rejected, but I'm disappointed that Jin Wei won't be able to play in Australia. It's not easy to get the chance to play in the main draw of a Super 500 event," Armada added.
BANGKOK, THAILAND - MAY 14: Chen Yufei of China competes in the Women s Singles Round of 32 match against Goh Jin Wei of Malaysia on day 2 of 2025 Thailand Open at Nimibutr Stadium on May 14, 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand. PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxCHN Copyright: xVCGx 111567566450
BANGKOK, THAILAND - MAY 14: Chen Yufei of China competes in the Women s Singles Round of 32 match against Goh Jin Wei of Malaysia on day 2 of 2025 Thailand Open at Nimibutr Stadium on May 14, 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand. PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxCHN Copyright: xVCGx 111567566450
Goh Jin Wei was looking forward to bouncing back after her disappointing outing at the Malaysia Masters, in which she lost to Asmita Chaliha 21-18 and 21-16 in round 16.
What Is Next for Goh Jin Wei
Goh Jin Wei is next, preparing to play at the Sands China Ltd. Macau Open 2026. The tournament is scheduled to start on June 16, and Jin Wei will face Ni Kadek Dhinda Amartya Pratiwi in Round 32.
Earlier in this season, Goh Jin Wei had a marvelous start at the Princess Sirivannavari Thailand Masters, held from January 27 to February 1. She made it to the event final in women's singles but was forced to retire. However, Jin Wei then won the Singapore International Challenge.
Goh Jin Wei came to the China Masters with hopes of managing her Singapore results, but had an early exit after losing to Liang Ka Wing in Round 32.
She has since been struggling with her game. However, it would be interesting to see how things will unfold for her at the upcoming event. What do you think about the same? Let us know in the comments.
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Ankita Yadav
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