Liek Hou, the current world No 2, needed only 15 minutes to defeat Egyptian Eldakrory Ahmed Magdy Amin, 21-3, 21-2, in the men’s singles SU5 (physical impairment) Group B match at Yoyogi National Stadium.

Liek Hou, one of Malaysia’s medal prospects, will face Jen Yu Fang of Taiwan tomorrow.

The 33-year-old player has the opportunity to make history by becoming one of the first badminton players to win a medal in the Games, as the sport makes its debut this year.

Didin Taresoh, another Malaysian player, is slated to make his debut in men’s singles SH6 (physical impairment) as he is set to feature in two matches tomorrow.

Didin will face India’s Krishna Nagar and Brazil’s Vitor Gonzales Tavares in Group B.