Thailand sweep Vietnam 5-0 in Asian badminton event
Thailand beat Vietnam 5-0 in the first Group C match of Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championships held in Ho Chi Minh City on February 14.
In the men’s doubles, Duong Bao Minh and Duong Bao Duc lost to Kittinupong Kedren and Nipiphon Phuangphuapet 18-21, 21-17, 22-24.
In the women’s singles, Vu Thi Trang, world No 39, was defeated by world No 12 Busana Ongbamrungphan 21-15, 21-18.
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In the men’s singles, Suppanyu Avihingsanon defeated Vietnamese top player Nguyen Tien Minh, world No 44, 24-22, 21-9.
In the women’s doubles, Trang and Nguyen Thi Sen were bested by Jongkolphan Kititharakul and Rawinda Prajongja 21-13, 21-8.
In the last category, mixed doubles, Dechapol Puavaranukroh and Sapsiree Taerattanachai beat Do Tuan Duc and Pham Nhu Thao 21-8, 21-16.
Thirteen countries are vying for the honour of being Asia’s best mixed team.
The tournament, which is held at the Nguyen Du Gymnasium, is being broadcast live in nine countries and territories.
