Indonesia stun China to win Asian Games men's team badminton gold
KUALA LUMPUR: Zaki Ubaidillah conquered his nerves to deliver the winning point as Indonesia fought back from the brink to stun China 3-2 and end a 28-year wait for the Asian Games men’s badminton team gold on Thursday.
KUALA LUMPUR: In a stunning upset, Indonesia secured their first men's badminton gold at the Asian Games, defeating China 3-2 and ending a 28-year title drought. Zaki Ubaidillah delivered the winning point, beating Weng Hong Yang 23-21, 21-13 in 51 minutes. Fellow debutant Alwi Farhan's performance was crucial, as he helped Indonesia recover from a 0-2 deficit.
This victory marked Indonesia's sixth title and their first since Bangkok 1998, denying China a third consecutive gold. China had moved within striking distance after early victories, but Indonesia's resilience, fueled by their coaches' guidance, saw them triumph in the deciding singles matches.
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