Duo End Malaysia’s 19-Year Mixed Doubles Drought In Japan

KUALA LUMPUR, July 5 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s 19-year wait for mixed doubles glory at the Badminton Asia Junior Championships (Individual) finally came to a spectacular end today in the 2026 edition as Ahmad Redzuan Zulwaqqarizal-Low Zi Yu scripted history in Yatsushiro, Japan.

The second-seeded Malaysian duo displayed nerves of steel to overcome China’s unseeded pair, Zheng Wei Gang and Li Meng Han in a thrilling 43-minute straight sets final at Yatsushiro City General Gymnasium.

Ahmad Redzuan-Zi Yu dominated the opening set 21-15 before weathering a late surge from their opponents to seal the second set 22-20.

This victory also marks their first-ever win in their first encounter against the Chinese pair.

Their triumph signifies a historic milestone for Malaysian badminton as they become the first national mixed doubles pair to capture the continental junior title since Tan Wee Kiong-Woon Khe Wei last achieved the feat in 2007.  

-- BERNAMA