1999 Asian Junior Badminton Championships 1999 Asian Junior Badminton Championships The 1999 Asian Junior Badminton Championships were held in Yangon, Myanmar from 11–17 July. This tournament organized by the Asian Badminton Confederation, and there were 24 countries and regions with more than 350 players and officials participated in the Championships. The tournament was held at the National Indoor Stadium – 1 in Thuwunna, Yangon, Myanmar. China and Indonesia captured a team gold and silver medal in the girls' and boys' team respectively. Korea and Malaysia shared third place in the boys' team event. In the girls' team event, Taiwan and Korea were co-bronze medalists. In
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