Indonesia crowned women's Asia Team champions

SHAH ALAM: Indonesia were crowned champions in the women's Badminton Asia Team Championships, despite lining up their second stringers for the tournament, today.

The Indonesians showed grit and heart as they defeated South Korea 3-1 in the final at the Setia City Convention Centre here.

World No 27 Gregoria Mariska Tunjung got them off to a flying start with a convincing 21-9, 21-10 win over Sim Yujin in the first singles title.

South Korea, however, struck back with the combination of Baek Ha Na-Seong Seung Yeon, edging past Kusuma Febriani Dwipuji-Pratiwi Amalia Cahaya 21-15, 14-21, 21-14.

Indonesia, however, jumped back in front with Wardani Putri Kusuma beating Lee Se Yeon 21-10, 21-18 in the second singles match.

And they sealed the win with Marwah Nita Violina-Mayasari Lanny Tria beating Kim Min Ji-Park Min Jeong 23-21, 21-11.

It is an outstanding result for the Indonesians who did not even reach the semi-finals of the event in 2020.

With the likes of Olympic gold medallist Greysia Polli-Apriyani Rahayu likely to return, Indonesia will head into the Uber Cup Finals in May as a strong contender.