Tears in my eyes.
Jakarta (ANTARA News) - Indonesia`s Mohamad Ahsan and Hendra Setiawan won the World Badminton Championship 2013 in Guangzhou, China on Sunday.

The two beat Mathias Boe/Carsten Mogensen from Denmark 21-13, 23-21 in the final round of the men`s double event to become the champion of the tournament.

Mohamad Ahsan/Hendra Setiawan followed their compatriots Tontowi Ahmad/Liliyana Natsir who earlier also won a champion title after beating Chinese pai Xu Chen/Maj Jin 21-13, 16-21, 22-20 in the final round of the mixed double event of the championship.

Trade minister Gita Wirjawan, the chief of the Indonesian Badminton Association (PBSI) who watched the match personally in Guangzhou, said in a release received here that day he was moved and proud of them.

"Tears in my eyes. This is the result of the struggle of the athletes, coaches as well as board members and support from fans in Indonesia and the world," he said.
(H-YH)

Editor: Ella Syafputri
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