BANGKOK: Wong Qi Shen-Tee Ai Xin carved their names into history on Wednesday (Dec 17) by becoming the first Malaysian mixed doubles table tennis pair in 58 years to reach the SEA Games final.
Qi Shen-Ai Xin came from behind to secure a 6-11, 11-5, 11-6, 11-7 victory over local favourites Tancharoen Sarayut-Aueawiriyayothin Wanwisa in the semi-finals at the Westgate Hall in Central Westgate, Nonthaburi.
Qi Shen-Ai Xin will now take on Jian Zeng-Koen Pang of Singapore in the final later on Wednesday (Dec 17).
The last Malaysian duo to reach the final were Lim Hee Peng and Chong Siok Fong, who claimed silver at the 1967 edition.
