Alor setar: The second leg of the National Under-18 (U18) Championships 2026 concluded with the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) junior squad claiming four titles in five events in Alor Setar today. The 18-year-old Muhammad Shazmir Irfan was the standout performer as he bagged two titles in men's doubles with Damien Ling and mixed doubles with Genevie Lim in the tournament held at the Kedah Badminton Association Hall. According to BERNAMA News Agency, in the men's doubles, Muhammad Shazmir-Damien defeated fellow teammates Khairul Azlan Khashah-Yusuf M. Iqbal 15-9, 15-13 in 22 minutes. In mixed doubles action, Muhammad Shazmir-Genevie triumphed against Yusuf, who partnered Teh Si Yan, with a score of 15-11, 15-10 in 20 minutes. Meanwhile, Lim Boon Le secured the men's singles title after coming from behind to emerge victorious against Chong Lee Qian with scores of 9-15, 17-15, 15-8 in a 50-minute match. In the women's doubles, Nur Aina Maisarah Hatta-Teh Si Yan saw off Rachel Tan-Teh Xin Ying 15-11, 1 6-14 to claim the title. Additionally, Sabah's Saidatul Saadiah overcame national junior shuttler Lee Kay Xin 7-15, 17-15, 15-8 in a 50-minute battle to claim the women's singles title.