More to come from Khe Wei-Vivian after Glasgow triumph


Woon Khe Wei (right) and Vivian Hoo did very well to win the women's doubles gold medal, defeating India's defending champions in the Glasgow Commonwealth Games recently. - GLENN GUAN/ The Star

GLASGOW: National women’s doubles shuttlers Woon Khe Wei-Vivian Hoo were the underdogs going into the Glasgow Commonwealth Games.

But they surely have given Malaysian women’s badminton a big boost after their excellent comeback win over defending champions Jwala Gutta-Ashwini Ponnappa of India to bag the gold medal at the Emirates Arena on Sunday.

Save 30% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.73/month

Billed as RM 9.73 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.63/month

Billed as RM 103.60 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Badminton

Soon Huat-Shevon survive early scare to reach Malaysian Open second round
Zii Jia in race against time to regain best form ahead of Thomas Cup
Wei Chong applauds Kai Wun for tying up loose ends against Danes
Winds of change as BWF plan revamp
Coaches set for a pay review, say BAM
Friendship on hold as juniors take on seniors in all-Malaysian mixed match
French badminton revolution began a decade ago, says Christo
Crowd comforts Zii Jia
South Korea’s Se-young sets high standard to make 2026 more memorable
Pros Azriyn-Wee Kiong continue to keep flag flying high

Others Also Read