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.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Badminton

Returning Zii Jia faces tough task in Malaysian Open
China’s Yuqi lands big payday ahead of Malaysian Open defence
Pros Soon Huat-Shevon press on despite physical demands
High hopes for Low
Yuqi shows he's king by pocketing big prize at Lin Dan's tournament
Roslin warns against relying on untested Zii Jia at Thomas Cup
Ex-player Khim Wah makes smashing switch to snooker
Double the effort
Momota shows flashes of his old brilliance at King’s Cup
Datu Anif-Clarissa seal back-to-back titles in Bangladesh

Others Also Read