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.

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

Psychological pressure proves costly for independent duo Goh-Shevon
Home heartbreak again for Tang Jie-Ee Wei
Sze Fei-Izzuddin take on Aaron-Wooi Yik in all-Malaysian semis
Letshanaa's Malaysian Masters run ends with q-final loss
Arif-Roy King reach first semis of season at M'sian Masters
Justin backs Jonassen amid singles slump, fine with Danish training style
Senior shuttlers bag three medals at All England meet
Look in the mirror and walk the talk, says Jonassen
Tang Jie-Ee Wei brace for old foe Yaxin in the semis
Underdog Letshanaa topples top 10 player to continue home run

Others Also Read