Japan claim Uber Cup
By AFP
May 27, 2018
BANGKOK: Japan’s women took the Uber Cup on Saturday, defeating hosts Thailand 3-0, clinching the prestigious badminton title for the first time since 1981.
Star player Akane Yamaguchi got Japan off to a flyer, beating Ratchanok Intanon 21-15, 21-19 in the first singles match.
World number two doubles pair Yuki Fukushima and Sayaka Hirota picked up the second point, before Nozomi Okuhara sealed the win, defeating Nitchaon Jindapol 21-12, 21-9.
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