Penangites’ party as homesters smash down National U-16 Team C’ships title

Penang celebrate winning the boys' Under-16 National Team Championships title.

PETALING JAYA: It was joy for the home fans when Penang captured the National Under-16 Team Championships title after beating Melaka 2-1 in the final at the Penang Badminton Association (PBA) in Jelutong yesterday.

Kong Wei Xiang, who had won the boys’ singles title in the Junior Elite Tour Finals in June, gave Penang the lead after overcoming Curson Cheng 21-19, 21-16.