Our mixed team shuttlers set to end long drought


PETALING JAYA: It seems odd but Malaysia’s last podium finish in the Asian Junior Championships was in Jakarta six years ago but the agonising wait should end when the competition gets under way in Yogyakarta today.

Malaysia have a favourable draw as they just need to top Group B consisting Kazakhstan, United Arab Emirates and Macau.

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