June Wei subdues Corvee to send Petaling BC on top of standings


GOLD. Pulau Pinang players Cheam June Wei Mans Team in action during Final Match Mans Team at Ipoh SUKMA XIX Perak 2018 14.09.2018Zahid izzani/The Star

PETALING JAYA: National men’s singles shuttler Cheam June Wei (pic) prevailed in a thrilling encounter against Frenchman Lucas Corvee to send Petaling Badminton Club to the top of the SS Purple League (SSPL) standings.

It was an upset of sorts as world No. 85 June Wei stunned world No. 46 Corvee 7-11, 11-8, 2-11, 11-5, 11-9 in the fifth and final tie for Petaling BC to win 13-7 at the Gem In Mall in Cyberjaya.

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