Chong Wei praises Tien-chen’s grit after cancer comeback

PETALING JAYA: Taiwanese shuttler Chou Tien-chen (pic) is truly one of a kind.

On Sunday, the cancer survivor displayed remarkable grit and endurance as he battled for 77 minutes to defeat world No. 3 Kunlavut Vitidsarn of Thailand 21-11, 12-21, 21-19 in the Arctic Open men’s singles final to capture his first title of the season.

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