Malaysia’s junior badminton team made a strong statement in their opening Group B match by delivering a clean sweep against Macau, winning 5-0 in the of the Badminton Asia Junior Mixed Team Championships 2024 at Among Rogo Sports Hall, Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
World No. 1 boys’ doubles pair Aaron Tai-Kang Khai Xing started the ball rolling by defeating Chio Chi Seng-Ou Ka Hou 21-10, 21-12 in 17 minutes.
World No. 6 girls’ singles player Siti Zulaikha Azmi extended Malaysia’s lead with a 21-14, 21-10 win over Chan Hao Wai 21-14, 21-10.
Faiq Masawi gave Malaysia an unassailable 3-0 lead by overcoming Tong Chon In 21-14, 21-11 in the boys’ singles match.
Ong Xin Yee-Carmen Ting continued Malaysia’s winning momentum by thrashing Leong Sam Kio-Ung Cheok Ian 21-6, 21-8.
Aaron returned to the court, partnering Noraqilah Maisarah Ramdan in the mixed doubles, to down Chang Chi Chon-Wang Wai Kei 21-11, 21-10 to hand Malaysia a 5-0 win.
Malaysia will face Kazakhstan in their next tie on Saturday 29 June 2024 10.00 am.
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