Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has congratulated national women’s junior doubles pair Low Zi Yu and Genevie Lim for winning the title at the 2026 World Junior Badminton Championships in Cairo, Egypt.
He described their victory as a proud moment for Malaysia, ending the country’s 34-year wait for its maiden girls’ doubles title at the tournament.
“An achievement to be proud of! Congratulations to Low Zi Yu and Genevie Lim on winning the girls’ doubles title at the World Junior Badminton Championships. A new chapter in the history of Malaysian badminton!” he said in a Facebook post today.
Anwar also urged the pair to maintain their impressive form and continue elevating Malaysia’s standing on the international stage.
“Syabas (well done), keep up the momentum and continue to make Malaysia proud!” he said.
In yesterday’s final at Cairo International Stadium, the second-seeded Malaysians defeated Japan’s Nijika Kamata and Shizuku Kashio 15-7, 9-15, 15-12.
Their triumph marked a historic breakthrough for Malaysian badminton, ending a 34-year wait for the girls’ doubles crown since the world junior championships were first held in 1992.
