12-year wait for crown in men’s doubles ends with all-Malaysian final


In control: Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik in action against Denmark’s Kim Astrup-Anders Skaarup Rasmussen. — IZZRAFIQ ALIAS/The Star

KUALA LUMPUR: Shuttlers Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik could not contain their joy after helping to end the country’s 12-year wait for a home winner in the men’s doubles in the Malaysian Masters.

A day before the final, the title is already assured for Malaysia after Aaron-Wooi Yik set up a showdown against teammates Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun.

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