Shazmir bags two titles in standout show at U-18 championships
The 18-year-old took the men's doubles title with Damien Ling, and the mixed doubles title with Genevie Lim.
KUALA LUMPUR: The Badminton Association of Malaysia's junior team emerged victorious with four titles in five events at the national Under-18 championships held in Alor Setar. 18-year-old Shazmir Irfan played a standout role, securing two titles. He won the men's doubles alongside Damien Ling, and the mixed doubles with Genevie Lim.
Shazmir-Irfan defeated Khairul Azlan-Khashah-Yusuf M Iqbal 15-9, 15-13 in 22 minutes, followed by a win over Yusuf-Teh Si Yan 15-11, 15-10 in 20 minutes. In the men's singles, Lim Boon Le claimed the title from behind, defeating Chong Lee Qian 9-15, 17-15, 15-8 in 50 minutes. Sabah's Saidatul Saadiah emerged as the women's singles champion, defeating Lee Kay Xin 7-15, 17-15, 15-8 in a 50-minute match.
In the women's doubles, Nur Aina Maisarah Hatta-Teh Si Yan defeated Rachel Tan-Teh Xin Ying 15-11, 16-14 to secure the title.
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