PETALING JAYA: Will there be a new champion crowned this year as the Sudirman Cup gets underway this Sunday?

It will be tough for Malaysia though, as China, South Korea and Japan seem to be the overwhelming favourites.

The Badminton Association of Malaysia, however, believe they have named a strong line-up led by Leong Jun Hao, who have safely arrived in Xiamen, China, with the rest of the competing nations.