Australia crowned Men’s Team World Youth Champions
By Matt Stevens
Australia has won the Men’s Team gold medal at the 2026 IBF World Youth Championships in Kuching, Malaysia.
Julian Dinham, Blake Walsh, Nicholas Rajkovic and Jackson Buckingham defeated the Czech Republic in the gold medal match to become Men’s Team World Youth Champions.
The result caps an exceptional campaign from the Australian men, who qualified sixth before topping Matchplay Group B with six wins from seven games. Australia then swept the United States 2–0 in the semi-final to book its place in the championship match.
The team had also defeated the Czech Republic 205–179 during Matchplay, before overcoming them again when it mattered most on Finals Day.
An incredible achievement for Julian, Blake, Nicholas and Jackson — and a proud moment for Team Australia.
The Australians beat Czech Republic 2 games to 0.
Game 1 – Australia wins 240-237
Game 2 – Australia wins 249-192
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