World juniors: A painful end for Malaysia in team event


Cheam June Wei shouts in delight after securing a point for Malaysia in the World Junior Championships team event against Chinese player Lin Guipu in Alor Setar on Wednesday. Malaysia eventually lost 3-1. - CHAN BOON KAI/ The Star

ALOR SETAR: Malaysia’s campaign ended in a mere 15 minutes when S. Kisona was stretchered off court in Malaysia’s 3-1 loss to China in the quarter-finals of the World Junior Mixed Team Championships at the Sultan Abdul Halim Stadium here.

Malaysia were trailing 2-1 when Kisona took to the court against He Bingjiao.

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