13 Feb ASHRAF DANIEL TRIUMPHANT AT THE 2022 JOHOR CLOSE BADMINTON CHAMPIONSHIP.

The 2022 Johor Close Badminton Championship once again lived up to its top billing with aspiring shuttlers producing scintillating performances on the final day of the competition at the NS Sport Hall in Gelang Patah here today.

(From the right) Johor Badminton Association President , Mat Rasid Jahlil , MSNJ Youth and Sports Officer , Mohd Syafiq Hassan sharing a light moment with the winners from the Under-16 Girls Singles category during the 2022 Johor Close Championship’s closing ceremony.

It was a massive success of the organiser’s – Johor Badminton Association (JBA), who provided the opportunity for these young talents to strut their stuff during the four-day tournament, which dew more than 300 participants.

As expected the main draw on the final day saw Ashraf Daniel claiming bragging rights as the best in the state after edging his brother Ariffin Nazri in the men’s Under-21 singles final.

It was a thrilling and exhausting opening set for the siblings. Ashraf was stretched to the limit before overcoming 29-27. However, Ariffin staged a dramatic comeback, defeating Ashraf 21-19 in the second set. In the rubber set, Ashraf emerged triumphant and broke his brother’s spirits, defeating him 21-18.

A delighted Ashraf commended his younger brother for putting up a superb fight till the end. “It was not an easy task reaching the final. I would like to congratulate Ariffin for making it this far. It was a tough game and I am proud to share this moment with my brother”, said Ashraf.

(Centre) Johor Deputy State Secretary (Sports , Youth and Volunteers) Haji ‘ On bin Jabbar together with the winners from the Under-21 Boys Singles category, Ashraf Daniel (fourth from right) during the 2022 Johor Close Championship’s closing and prize giving ceremony which was held today at NS Sport Badminton Complex , Gelang Patah.

He added “Ariffin has helped me to develop my game and we hope that we would get the opportunity to represent Johor one day”.

In the afternoon fixtures, Lee Yi Bo – Sim Wee Sheng made short work of Kick Weishen – Ong Jia En to clinch the Under-21 men’s doubles title.

In the opening set, Yi Bo – Wee Sheng suffered a surprise loss when they went down 18-21. But they picked up the pieces in the second set to win 21-12. There was no stopping Yi Bo – Wee Sheng in the rubber set when they easily swept their opponents 21-6.

The 10th edition of the 2022 Johor Close Badminton Championship comprised of four categories, Under-21 , Under-16, Under-14 and Under-12.

2022 Johor Close Badminton Championship Winner List

Men Singles U-21

Winner: Ashraf Daniel Zakaria

Runner Up: Ariffin Nazri Zakaria

Women Singles U-21

Winner: Hoe Shi Yun

Runner Up: Dylyvva Saha

Men Doubles U-21

Winner: Lee Yi Bo-Sim Wee Sheng

Runner Up: Kick Weishen – Ong Jia En

Women Doubles U-21

Winner: Dylyvya Saha – Dyvylyn Saha

Runner Up: Chong Kei Wee – Koh Yu Wen

Boys Singles U-16

Winner: Tan Jia Le

Runner Up: Wee Ye Tern

Girls Singles U-16

Winner: Dania Sofea Zaidi

Runner Up: Seong Ler Yee

Boys Doubles U-16

Winner: Toh E Hern – Wee Yee Tern

Runner Up: Siau Yu Hang – Tan Jia Le

Girls Doubles U-16

Winner: Tania Nair-Wong Yue Qin

Runner Up: Dania Sofea Zaidi – Tang Wang Ling

Boys Doubles U-14

Winner: Chiam Zi Yi

Runner Up: Law Jayden

Girls Singles U-14

Winner: R.Kheertiksha

Runner Up: How Yin Xuan

Boys Doubles U-14

Winner: Chiam Zi Yi – Jayden Law

Runner Up: Irfan Mukhlas – Muhammad Emir Arshad

Girls Doubles U-14

Winner: R.Kheertiksha – Lim Tung Ern

Runner Up: S.Hasynidevi-N.Navina

Boys Singles U-12

Winner: Alfred Phua

Runner Up: Keith Leow

Girls Singles U-12

Winner: Low Zi Yu

Runner Up: Auni Fatihin

Boys Doubles U-12

Winner: Goh Wei Zhan – Alfred Phua

Runner Up: Dani Syafi – Keith Low

Girls Doubles U-12

Winner: Auni Fatihin Azuan – Low Zi Yu

Runner Up: Chen Siew Siew – Nur Syasya Safrina