Indonesia dethroned defending champions China in a thrilling 3-1 showdown at the Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championship finals Sunday, securing their first title in the tournament's history. The clash in Qingdao, Shandong Province, showcased fierce competition between two badminton powerhouses.
Rinov Rivaldy and Siti Fadia Silva Ramadhanti set the tone with a decisive 21-11, 21-13 mixed doubles victory against China's Gao Jiaxuan and Wu Mengying. Alwi Farhan doubled Indonesia's lead by overpowering Hu Zhean in men's singles, with the Chinese player later reflecting: \"I learned a lot about tactical discipline and mental resilience during this tournament.\"
China's Xu Wenjing electrified home crowds by dominating Putri Kusuma Wardani 21-12, 21-13 in women's singles, narrowing the gap. \"I visualized every challenge beforehand,\" Xu told reporters. \"Proud to contribute for my team.\"
Indonesian pair Muhammad Shohibul Fikri and Daniel Marthin sealed victory with a 21-15, 21-9 men's doubles win, sparking celebrations from Jakarta to Bali. The triumph marks Indonesia's growing strength in team badminton ahead of major international competitions.
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Indonesia beat China to win Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championship
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