KUALA LUMPUR: Youngster Yang Li Lian finally played in the mixed team event for the first time in her fourth appearance in the Asian Junior championships at Stadium Juara in Bukit Kiara here yesterday.
Yesterday, the 17-year-old Li Lian showcased her potential by beating Mariya Pakindonesia 21-4, 21-4 to help second seed and defending champions Malaysia thrash badminton minnows Uzbekistan 5-0 in their opening Group B tie.
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