Justin justifies promotion to senior ranks with Malaysian IC title


I deserve this!: Justin Hoh celebrates after beating Aidil Sholeh Ali Sadikin to capture the Malaysian International Challenge title.

PETALING JAYA: Singles shuttler Justin Hoh was only promoted to the senior ranks three weeks ago but has made an immediate impact.

The 18-year-old fully justified the faith shown in him by capturing the Malaysian International Challenge title after stunning his senior Aidil Sholeh Ali Sadikin 18-21, 21-16, 21-17 in a thrilling final at the Arena Badminton Perak in Ipoh yesterday.

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