Guwahati (Assam) [India], October 11 (ANI): Badminton powerhouse China showcased composure beneath stress to defeat defending champions Indonesia 2-0 within the finals of the BWF World Junior Championships 2025 on Saturday, lifting the coveted Suhandinata Cup for the fifteenth time in Guwahati.
China entered the ultimate with a formidable lineup that includes three reigning Asian Junior Championships particular person gold medallists and two silver medallists. Indonesia, aiming to retain the title they gained final yr, wanted particular performances from a number of gamers however fell quick in opposition to the Chinese juggernaut, based on a launch from the Badminton Association of India (BAI).
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma expressed his gratitude for Assam internet hosting the celebrated occasion and congratulated the profitable group, China, in addition to India for its bronze medal end.
While chatting with the reporters, Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma mentioned, ‘Today is a good day for Assam. We hosted the World Junior Badminton Championship. China defeated Indonesia. India additionally gained a Bronze…’
But the Chinese juggernaut wasn’t to be halted as they beat the Indonesians 45-30, 45-44 in simply over two hours to clinch the title. India and Japan bagged the bronze medals because the dropping semi-finalists.
India’s problem within the Championships got here to an finish with a bronze medal after the hosts’ spirited effort was not sufficient to upset the defending champions, Indonesia, within the semifinals on Friday.
The first set was dominated by China as Asian junior women’ doubles champions Cao Zi Han and Chen Fan Shu Tian narrowly defeated Indonesia’s Riska Anggraini and Rinjani Nastine 9-8 within the opening match. China went on to win each match thereafter to shut the set.
The second set was a topsy-turvy affair as Riska and Rinjani turned the tables on their opponents to offer Indonesia a 9-5 lead. However, Chen Jun Ting and Cao then fought again from an 8-13 deficit to win 10 of the following 11 factors to place China again in command at 18-14.
Asian Junior Championship silver medallist Liu Si Ya was then pushed to the gap by Thalita Wiryawan, however did sufficient to take care of a three-point benefit for China at 27-24.
It seemed like world Junior no. 1 Moh. Zaki Ubaidillah might then assist Indonesia flip the tables on China, as he instantly restored parity at 27-27, and the scores went neck-and-neck till 31-31.
But China’s Liu Yang Ming Yu did sufficient to remain alive within the rallies to power his opponent into making errors, and gave a four-point benefit to the boy’s doubles pairing within the final match of the set.
The last match of the set was a check of nerves for all 4 gamers as Indonesia’s Alexius Subagio and Raihan Pramono closed the hole at 40-39 after which earned a set level at 44-43.
But Chen Jun Ting and Liu Jun Rong saved their nerves beneath stress and closed out the match by forcing one other error from the Indonesians.
The BWF World Junior Championships 2025 can have a relaxation day on Sunday, with the person championships for Eye Level Cups starting on Monday. (ANI)