Shuttlers settle for silver in team final


Thailand's Chaloempon Charoenkitamorn, rear left, and Nanthakam Yordphaisong celebrate after defeating Malaysia's Man Wei Chong and Tee Kai Wun during their SEA Games men's team badminton final match in Bac Giang,Vietnam. - AP

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia's men badminton team settled for silver after losing 0-3 to Thailand in the final of the SEA Games team competition in Hanoi.

Youngster Jacky Kok was given the duty to draw first blood but he found three-time world junior champion and world No. 18 Kunlavut Vitidsarn too hot to handle and lost 10-21, 15-21.

Save 30% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.73/month

Billed as RM 9.73 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.63/month

Billed as RM 103.60 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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

Next In Badminton

World champs Tang Jie-Ee Wei still have work to do to keep scaling greater heights
Seu Bock, Kay Bin and Zakry set to play new roles under BAM coaching revamp
No more easy money as Zafrul plans to be more selective�
Wei Chong-Kai Wun undeterred despite another loss to world No. 1�
Malaysian coaches Wong and Jeremy behind HK’s win against Tang Jie-Ee Wei
Aaron-Wooi Yik roar into semis after four years, ready for Fajar-Alfian
Antonsen steps out of Axelsen’s shadow as Denmark’s No. 1�
Rexy won’t make changes to Pearly-Thinaah’s playing roster despite former’s condition �
Aaron-Wooi Yik stand tall as Malaysia's last pair in home Open
Still too strong as Korean world No. 1 deny Wei Chong-Kai Wun again

Others Also Read