Indonesia's rising star shuttler Chico Aura captures Malaysia Masters title


Indonesia's Chico Aura Dwi Wardoyo poses with his gold medal after winning the men's singles final match against Hong Kong's Angus Ng Ka Long at the Malaysia Masters badminton tournament in Kuala Lumpur on July 10, 2022. - AFP

KUALA LUMPUR, July 10, 2022 (AFP): Indonesia's Chico Aura Dwi Wardoyo captured the Malaysia Masters badminton title Sunday with a sensational upset after defeating Hong Kong star Angus Ng Ka-long in straight sets.

Chico Aura, ranked 45th in the world, outclassed favourite Ng, who was eyeing his second Malaysia title after his 2017 win.

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