Kee stars as Kedah and Penang emerge as U-16 champs in contrasting styles


Proud moment: The Under-16 boys’ and girls’ champions Kedah and Penang posing with their mock cheques.

PETALING JAYA: Shuttler Kee Is Qian turned hero for Kedah as the northern state dethroned Selangor to win the Under-16 boys’ title at the National Inter-state team championships.

Kedah upstaged defending champions Selangor 2-0 in the final at the PBA Badminton Hall in Bukit Dumbar, Penang, on Sunday, and they have Is Qian to thank for.

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