KUALA LUMPUR, May 24 — National champion and 2020 Tokyo Paralympics gold medallist Cheah Liek Hou is once again back to his best after bagging two titles at the Bahrain International Para-Badminton Championships yesterday.
He won the first, the SU5 men’s singles title (physical impairment), after downing Indonesian shuttler Suryo Nugroho 21 – 13, 21 – 10 in the final played in Manama.
The win avenged his defeat to the same opponent in the second round of the Thailand Para International Badminton Championship two weeks ago.
The 35-year-old athlete then continued his excellent momentum after partnering with Muhammad Fareez Anuar to beat Indian pair Chirag Baretha – Raj Kumar for the men’s SU5 doubles title.
Despite taking the first set 21 – 18, Cheah – Muhammad Fareez was stretched by the Indian pair in the second before losing 19 – 21.
They clinched the title in the deciding tie with a 21 – 14 victory.
— Bernama
