Yufei in good stead to steer China to 14th crown


PETALING JAYA: Women’s singles shuttler Chen Yufei is ready to propel China to another Sudirman Cup crown today after starring in the team’s 3-0 victory over Japan in the semi-finals.

Yufei claimed the winning point for the hosts after brilliantly coming from behind to beat long time rival Akane Yamaguchi 17-21, 21-9, 21-16 in a hard fought 76-minute match at the Xiamen Fenghuang Gymnasium yesterday.

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