Haikal-Hon Jian march on to face Japan's world champs in second round


Mohd Haikal Nazri and Choong Hon Jian

PETALING JAYA: Men's doubles shuttlers Mohd Haikal Nazri-Choong Hon Jian face a stern test against Japan's 2021 world champions Takuro Hoki-Yugo Kobayashi in the Korean Open second round on Thursday.

Haikal-Hon Jian made a composed start in the competition by beating Thailand's Peeratchai Sukphun-Pakkapon Teeraratsakul 21-19, 21-12 at the Suwon Gymnasium on Tuesday (Sept 23).

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