KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 — National teenage badminton sensation Low Zi Yu has set her sights on a double gold medal haul at the 2026 Asian Junior Badminton Championships in Yatsushiro, Japan, from July 1 to 5.
The 15-year-old is scheduled to compete in the girls’ doubles event with Genevie Lim and the mixed doubles competition alongside Ahmad Redzuan Zulwaqqarizal Ahmad at the Yatsushiro City General Gymnasium.
“I definitely want to fight for gold and, if possible, win two gold medals,” she told reporters when met at the Badminton Academy of Malaysia at Bukit Kiara here today.
Zi Yu said her confidence has been strengthened by competing in top-level tournaments, including World Tour events and the 2026 Uber Cup, with her regular partner Noraqilah Maisarah Ramdan.
“The opportunity to compete in high-level tournaments has really helped me learn how to face world-class players.
“The opportunity to compete in high-level tournaments has really helped me learn how to face world-class players.
Noraqilah Maisarah, 18, is ineligible for the tournament in Japan as she has exceeded the age limit for the junior championships.
