Aaron-Wooi Yik's victory a huge gift ahead of National Day, say social media users


PETALING JAYA: Malaysians took to social media to express their joy after men's doubles pair Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik made history on Sunday (Aug 28) when they became the country's first World Champions in Tokyo.

The world No. 6 pair secured a superb 21-19, 21-14 victory over Indonesia's three-time world champions Mohd Ahsan-Hendra Setiawan at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium.

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