PETALING JAYA: Low Zi Yu’s hard work in becoming a world junior champion has earned her another reward, this time worth RM13,000.
The Johor Badminton Association (JHBA) presented the Segamat-born shuttler with RM10,000, while another RM3,000 was contributed by private company Eu Jin Sdn Bhd.
Eu Jin Sdn Bhd also presented Zi Yu and her partner Genevie Lim with a G-Shock watch each, worth RM1,500.
JHBA president Datuk Chong Juong Chain said the incentives were a way of recognising a Johor-born player who had brought pride to the state through her achievements on the international stage.
“At just 16 years old, Low Zi Yu is like a flower in full bloom in the world of badminton, having made history through her remarkable achievements on the international stage.
“JHBA hope that this incentive will serve as a further source of motivation for her to continue achieving excellence, improving her performance and bringing pride to Malaysia and the state of Johor as a member of the national team,” said Juong Chain.
He also thanked Eu Jin Sdn Bhd for coming forward to reward Zi Yu and Genevie.
“JHBA extend their highest appreciation and gratitude to Eu Jin Sdn Bhd for its support and commitment in jointly contributing towards the development of young talents and the continued excellence of badminton in the state of Johor,” he added.
Zi Yu and Genevie made history in Cairo last month when they became Malaysia’s first girls’ doubles world junior champions after beating Japan’s Nijika Kamata-Shizuku Kashio in the final.
Their achievement was made sweeter as the pair had earlier played key roles in helping Malaysia reach the mixed team final, where they settled for silver after losing to China.
Zi Yu had already reached the world junior final twice with different partners before finally getting her hands on the title this year.
In 2024, the then 14-year-old partnered Dania Sofea Zaidi in Nanchang, China, but lost to Japan’s Ririna Hiramoto-Aya Tamaki in the final.
She came close again last year with Noraqilah Maisarah Ramdan, only to lose to China’s Tan Kexuan-Wei Yueyue in the title match.
