Singapore's Loh on high as he makes history, wins world title


Singapore Loh Kean Yew reacts after winning the world title in Huelva, Spain. - Badminton Photo.

PETALING JAYA: Even Singapore now boast of a world badminton champion in Loh Kean Yew.

While Malaysia continue to wait for the elusive title, the 24-year-old Kean Yew created history when he put up a solid show to upstage India's former world No. 1 K. Srikanth of India 21-15, 22-20 in the men's singles final in Huelva on Sunday.

Get 20% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Badminton

Haziq eyes second chance with BAM after Sukma singles success
Haziq stuns Fu Sheng to claim Sukma gold
Fantastic for France as Lanier, Gicquel-Delrue bag historic world titles
Friendship takes backseat as Aaron-Khai Xing go for mixed gold
Aaron-Wooi Yik miss out on second world title after going down to China
Aaron-Wooi Yik miss out on second world title after losing to China pair
French revolution rocks world meet as Lanier, Gicquel-Delrue claim titles
Underdog Haziq eyes gold in Sukma swansong
No fairytale return for Dania with Zi Yu in Sukma
One last hurdle for Aaron-Wooi Yik in world title bid

Others Also Read