Yeo Jia Min Shakes Off, Wins Singapore’s First Women’s Singles Bronze
After a hard‑fought victory over Scotland’s world‑number‑17 Kirsty Gilmour, Singapore’s bright‑young badminton star Yeo Jia Min dropped to the floor in an excited—and possibly slightly over‑dramatic—as she clinched her very first individual medal at the Commonwealth Games.
The Play‑Off that Made History
- Score: 21‑14, 22‑20
- Opposition: Kirsty Gilmour (Scotland)
- Medal: Bronze – Singapore’s first in women’s singles since 2002
- Context: This is the only time a Singaporean has taken a singles medal at the Games since Li Li’s gold at Manchester.
Yeo’s Personal Reflection
With her eyes shining, Yeo said:
“I’ve felt like my year has been a bit of a roller‑coaster – I’ve not hit the form I hope for, and I’ve missed chances. But when you get an opportunity like this, you grab it with both hands so you don’t lose it again.”
“Every small step along the way is a stepping‑stone. Facing top players makes me believe I can keep climbing. I hope I can shine in the next competition.”
Past Games Touch‑Points
Yeo, 23, previously reached the round of 16 at the 2018 Gold Coast Games, taking a 2‑1 loss to India’s Gadde Ruthvika Shivani.
What’s Next for Yeo?
She is determined to keep building on this success:
“Getting a medal for my country is a dream. Whether I win or lose, every match is a learning experience. I want to keep improving both on and off the court.”
So keep an eye on Yeo as she prepares to net more taste‑of‑victory and keep bringing Singapore the bright future it deserves.
