Youngsters power Japan and Indonesia to Sudirman Cup semis


Japan's Kenta Kazuno (left) looks on as partner Ayane Kurihara hits a return against Denmark's Mads Pieler Kolding and Sara Thygesen in the Sudirman Cup quarter-final tie. - AFP

DONGGUAN: The young guns ruled the day for Japan and Indonesia in the Sudirman Cup.

Thomas Cup winners Japan edged an under-strength Denmark side 3-2 while Indonesia overcame Taiwan 3-1 in the quarter-finals of the world mixed team event at the Dongfeng Nissan Sports Centre here.

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