PETALING JAYA: Malaysian men's doubles shuttler Ong Yew Sin and former Japanese women's singles ace Aya Ohori have officially tied the knot.
The couple were wed in a civil marriage ceremony at the National Registration Department (JPN) in Melaka on Thursday (June 19).
The ceremony took place at JPN Melaka’s Marriage and Divorce Division, where the couple exchanged vows in the presence of assistant registrar Nur Fatehah Razali and close family members from both sides.
In a statement, JPN Melaka expressed its honour in being part of the couple’s special moment and extended its best wishes for a lasting union that celebrates the coming together of two cultures.
"Celebrating the love of Malaysian shuttler Ong Yew Sin and his bride Aya Ohori.
"Our heartfelt congratulations to the couple. May this beautiful union of love between two cultures last a lifetime," shared JPN in a social media post.
Yew Sin, 30, won bronze at the 2021 World Championships with his partner Teo Ee Yi, and the pair currently sit at No. 31 in the world rankings.
Ohori won a bronze medal at the 2022 Hangzhou Asian Games and also captured titles at the Thailand Masters and Australian Open last year. However, she announced her retirement at the end of the season.
