Zi Yu-Genevie end Malaysia’s 34-year wait for world junior doubles title
MALAYSIA’S Low Zi Yu and Genevie Lim have ended a 34-year wait for the country’s girls’ doubles crown at the World Junior Badminton Championships, with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim hailing their victory as a historic milestone for national...
Malaysia's Low Zi Yu and Genevie Lim have finally achieved a long-desired milestone at the World Junior Badminton Championships, ending a 34-year drought for the nation's girls' doubles crown. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim hailed the victory as a historic moment for Malaysian badminton, praising the pair's achievement in a Facebook post.
The second-seeded Malaysian duo displayed remarkable composure under pressure, defeating Japan's Nijika Kamata and Shizuku Kashio 15-7, 9-15, 15-12 in a thrilling 41-minute final. This triumph marks Malaysia's first title in the event since 1992, a significant breakthrough for the country's junior women's doubles program.
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