Indonesia stun China to win first Asia Mixed Team crown


Future star: Alwi Farhan, the 2023 world junior champion downed China’s 2024 winner Hu Zhean in the same category, to steer Indonesia to victory in the Asia Mixed Team Championships. — AFP

PETALING JAYA: Men’s singles shuttler Alwi Farhan proved his worth when he helped Indonesia capture the Asia Mixed Team Championships title for the first time.

2023 world junior badminton champion Alwi gave his team a 2-0 lead over hosts China by claiming a comprehensive 21-15, 21-13 win over 2024 world junior title winner Hu Zhean at the Qingdao Conson Sports Centre yesterday.

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