Kok Leong gets chance for rare feat but Thai legend in his way


Potting a classic: Lim Kok Leong in action against Thailand’s Passakorn Suwanawat in the semi-final match. — Bernama

LIM Kok Leong has a shot at potting a rare snooker double for Malaysia after storming into the singles 15-red final.

Kok Leong was on fire in the semi-finals against Passakorn Suwanawat at the Ha Dong Gymnasium yesterday, when he brushed aside the former Thai professional and 2011 Asian champion 4-0 (95-21, 68-64, 99-0, 66-40).

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