Khai Xing-Aaron raise hope for Asian and world juniors after winning first senior title


Kang Khai Xing-Aaron Tai (right) with their medals after winning the Thailand International Challenge in Nakorn Ratchasima on Mar 31.

PETALING JAYA: Kang Khai Xing-Aaron Tai renewed Malaysia’s hopes of ending their title drought at the Asian Junior Championships when they clinched their maiden men’s doubles title at the Thailand International Challenge in Nakorn Ratchasima yesterday.

Unseeded pair Khai Xing-Aaron, who only dropped a game in the entire tournament, defeated second seeds Peeratchai Sukphun-Pakapon Teeraratsakul of Thailand 21-17, 21-18 in 36 minutes to clinch the maiden senior international title.

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