The Women’s Singles Round 2 concluded today in Hong Kong with a tightly contested set of group battles, and four athletes have secured their places in the semi-finals. Singapore, Finland, Malaysia and the United States will all be represented in the medal round.
In Group A, Singapore’s Shayna Ng delivered a composed and consistent performance, finishing with 1517 pinfall and 16 points. A strong final stretch allowed her to stay ahead of Korea’s Shin Hye Bin, who posted 1441 for second place, while Finland’s Peppi Konsteri finished third with 1507. Denmark’s Karen Kærgaard Nielsen, who led yesterday's qualifying, placed fourth with 1436.
Group B went to Finland’s Essi Pakarinen, who impressed with 1539 total and 15 points. Malaysia’s Natasha Roslan pushed her throughout the block and ended close behind on 1467, followed by Taiwan’s Teng Jo Yu with 1515.
Group C belonged to Malaysia's Adelia Nur, who claimed spot in the semis with 1484 and 15 points. Korea’s Kim Bo Ah finished second on 1431, and Australia’s Bec Whiting placed third with 1384.
In Group D, Breanna Clemmer of the United States dominated early and protected her lead through Game 7. She closed with 1534 and 18 points. Her teammate Shannon Pluhowsky finished second on 1564 pinfall but with fewer points, while Taiwan’s Wang Ya Ting and Canada’s Felicia Wong stayed close behind in a balanced group.
Semifinals will feature Breanna Clemmer of the United States facing Finland’s Essi Pakarinen, while the second match sets Singapore’s Shayna Ng Lin Zhi against Malaysia’s Adelia Nur Irwan Syazalee.
Official Schedule – IBF World Championships 2025
Thursday, November 27
Men and Women Singles Round 2Men and Women Singles Semifinals
Men and Women Singles Finals
Friday, November 28
Women’s Doubles QualifyingSaturday, November 29
Men’s Doubles QualifyingSunday, November 30
Men and Women Doubles Round 2Men and Women Doubles Semifinals
Men and Women Doubles Finals
Monday, December 1
Men’s Trios QualifyingMen’s Trios Round 2
Tuesday, December 2
Women’s Trios QualifyingWomen’s Trios Round 2
Wednesday, December 3
Men and Women Team of Five QualifyingMen and Women Team of Five Round 2
Thursday, December 4 – Queen Elizabeth Stadium, Wanchai
Men and Women Trios Semifinals and FinalsFriday, December 5 – Queen Elizabeth Stadium, Wanchai
Men and Women Team of Five Semifinals and FinalsVictory Banquet at Kowloon Shangri-La Hotel
