{
  "id": 9570464,
  "title": "Indonesia stun China to win Asian Games men's team badminton gold",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/indonesia-stun-china-to-win-asian-games-mens-team-badminton-gold",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-24T14:31:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/badminton/2026/09/1540406/indonesia-stun-china-win-asian-games-mens-team-badminton-gold"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "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.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Times of India",
        "title": "'Today, a Khan and a Singh won a medal for India': Satnam on Asian Games bronze",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/today-a-khan-and-a-singh-won-a-medal-for-india-satnam-on-asian-games",
        "published": "2026-09-24T12:47:14.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Antara News Indonesia",
        "title": "Indonesia wins first 2026 Asian Games gold, beats China in badminton",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/indonesia-wins-first-2026-asian-games-gold-beats-china-in-badminton",
        "published": "2026-09-24T16:25:25.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}