Smashing Liek Hou nails first gold for Malaysia in Paralympics


Superb show: Cheah Liek Hou of Malaysia celebrates after winning his gold medal match against Suryo Nugroho of Indonesia REUTERS/Jennifer Lorenzini

PETALING JAYA: Shuttler Cheah Liek Hou is unstoppable.

Liek Hou brought much joy to the Malaysian contingent when he captured the country's first gold in the Paris Paralympics by defending his gold medal in the men's singles SU5 (upper body impairment) on Monday (Sept 2).

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