Young shuttlers shine in Pontian


Dania Sofea on her way to winning the doubles title.

THE 11th edition of the Johor Close Badminton Championship saw 600 young shuttlers battling for a chance to represent the state at the national level in the future.

The four-day tournament at DBC Sport Arena in Pontian saw five categories – Under-21, Under-16, Under-14, Under-12 and Under-10.

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