{
  "id": 13137875,
  "title": "Malaysian shuttlers reach Suhandinata Cup final after nine years",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/malaysian-shuttlers-reach-suhandinata-cup-final-after-nine-years",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-09T14:44:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/badminton/2026/10/1552011/malaysian-shuttlers-reach-suhandinata-cup-final-after-nine-years"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Malaysia reclaimed the Suhandinata Cup final after a nine-year absence, defeating Indonesia 2-0 in the semi-finals of the World Junior Mixed Team Championships in Cairo. The Asian junior champions secured a 55-49, 55-42 victory in a tightly-fought match under the 55-point relay format, ending a nine-year drought since their last final in 2017. Malaysia's triumph against a strong Indonesian side, who dominated the Suhandinata Cup in 2019 and 2024, marked a significant milestone for the national juniors. Their lone victory in the world junior mixed team event came in 2011, and their previous final appearance was in 2017 when they finished as runners-up to China. Malaysia will now face either China or Thailand in the final.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia ended a nine-year wait to return to the Suhandinata Cup final after producing a superb 2-0 win over arch-rivals Indonesia in the semi-finals of the World Junior Mixed Team Championships in Cairo on Friday.",
  "key_points": [
    "Malaysia wins Suhandinata Cup final after 9-year absence",
    "Defeats Indonesia 2-0 in World Junior Mixed Team Championships",
    "Triumph marks 55-49, 55-42 victory in Cairo"
  ],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}