PETALING JAYA: National para badminton ace Cheah Liek Hou marked his return from a three-month competitive break with a double at the Japan Para International in Tokyo on Sunday (Sept 13).
The 38-year-old clinched the men’s SU5 singles title after beating home player Taiyo Imai 21-13, 21-11 in 33 minutes at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium.
He then partnered Mohd Faris Ahmad Azri to the men’s doubles crown, defeating Indian-Singaporean pair Chirag Baretha-Tay Wei Ming 21-15, 21-15.
Liek Hou last competed at the French Para Badminton International in June, where he also won both titles with Faris.
“I’m satisfied with my performance in Japan. I felt I got my rhythm and competition feel back after not competing for three months,” said Liek Hou.
The tournament also served as ideal preparation for the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Para Games from Oct 18-24.
“There are only three weeks left to prepare for the Para Asian Games. I hope my preparations improve and I achieve my goal in Nagoya,” he said.
Liek Hou last won singles and doubles gold at the Asian Para Games at the 2014 Incheon edition.
