Para shuttler earns Paralympic points after victory in Dubai

All smiles: Fareez Anuar (right) and Cheah Liek Hou (left) posing with their medals. Together with them is coach Nova Armada.

PETALING JAYA: Para shuttler Fareez Anuar enhanced his chances of qualifying for the 2024 Paris Paralympics by capturing the Dubai International title.

Fareez rose to the occasion magnificently to stun teammate and reigning Paralympics gold medallist Cheah Liek Hou 21-19, 21-19 in the men’s singles SU5 (upper body impairment) final in his last tournament of the year on Sunday.