Indonesian obstacles in world champion Liek Hou’s bid for seventh title

Malaysia's Cheah Liek Hou celebrate after beat Indonesia's Suryo Nuqroho for Men's Single SU5 category on final match during 9th ASEAN Para Games at Axiata Arena, Bukit Jalil. FAIHAN GHANI/The Star.

PETALING JAYA: Para shuttler Cheah Liek Hou’s (pic) reign as the world champion is under serious threat.

The 31-year-old Liek Hou, who is gunning for his seventh title in the SU5 (impairment in upper body) class, has world No. 1 Dheva Anrimusthi of Indonesia as his main challenger in the BWF-Para World Championships starting today in Basel, Switzerland.