Ariffin smashes his way to two titles in Johor Closed


Double joy: Mohd Ariffin Nazri Mohd Zakaria comes out top in singles and doubles for the first time.

PETALING JAYA: Shuttler Mohd Ariffin Nazri Mohd Zakaria started the season on a high note as he won both the Under-21 singles and doubles titles in the Johor Closed at the DBC Sport Arena in Pontian, Johor yesterday.

The 18-year-old Ariffin, who is the second seed, defeated Amirul Imran Azuan 21-15, 21-15 in the semi-finals to book a spot in the final where he outplayed Wee Yee Tern 21-19, 21-17 to claim the gold medal.

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