Hang Yee-Eng Cheong settle for second best at China International Challenge


PETALING JAYA: Independent men’s doubles pair Low Hang Yee-Ng Eng Cheong let slip a golden opportunity to win their third title of the year.

The world No. 87-ranked Hang Yee-Eng Cheong fought hard but could not prevent home pair and world No. 575 Chen Xujun-Peng Jianqin from winning 21-19, 19-21, 21-14 in the China International Challenge final at the Binjiang Gymnasium in Hangzhou yesterday.

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