Malaysia off to a good start in World Junior C’ships

PETALING JAYA: The shuttlers’ bid to end Malaysia’s disappointing run in major junior events got off on the right note in the World Junior Championships.

Led by Eogene Ewe and Mohd Faiq Masawi in the men’s singles, Malaysia swept aside Poland 4-1 and Austria 5-0 in their first two Group C matches in the mixed team event in Spokane, the United States, on Monday.