PETALING JAYA: The success of youngsters Koo Kien Keat and Tan Boon Heong did not only evoke sweet memories for several Malaysian former All-England champions. It raised hopes of a revival for Malaysian badminton.
On Sunday, the world number 32 Malaysian pair powered their way to a superb 21-15, 21-18 win over world champions Cai Yun and Fu Haifeng of China in the men’s doubles final at the National Indoor Arena in Birmingham.
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