2023-08-22 11:27 Comprehensive report by United News Network Son Misha (left) and 65-year-old Svetlana (right).Reuters
The 2023 Badminton World Championships kicked off yesterday. 65-year-old Svetlana Zilberman and 34-year-old son Misha Zilberman defeated the Egyptian pair in straight sets 21:17, 21:16 in the first round of mixed doubles Adham Hatem Elgamal/Doha Hany, Svetlana once again broke the record for the oldest winner at the World Championships.
The Israeli mother-son team previously won the first round of mixed doubles at the US Open, and Svetlana won her first career BWF Tour victory. Last year, Svetlana set the record for the oldest winner of the World Championships at the age of 64. This year, he and his son participated again. They passed the first round with 21:17 and 21:16 in just 26 minutes, and advanced to the top 32, setting a new record again.
The mother-child team has participated in the World Championships three times, and the best result is only the top 32. This year they will face the 8th seed, the Chinese combination Wei Yaxin/Jiang Zhenbang in the top 32, striving for the best record of their careers.
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