Liek Hou on course for eighth world crown
KUALA LUMPUR: Cheah Liek Hou stayed on course for his eighth world men's singles SU5 (upper impairment) title after powering into the semi-finals of the World Para Badminton Championships in Pattaya today.
KUALA LUMPUR: Cheah Liek Hou stayed on course for his eighth world men's singles SU5 (upper impairment) title after powering into the semi-finals of the World Para Badminton Championships in Pattaya today.
While Malaysia’s 1992 Thomas Cup triumph remains as Rashid Sidek’s most treasured moment, he said Cheah Liek Hou’s Paralympics success in Tokyo last week has brought similar joy after 29 years.
As an athlete, Cheah Liek Hou achieved the highest accolade in para-badminton by winning gold at the Tokyo Paralympics yesterday.
While many avoid coaching para-athletes, former international Rashid Sidek has taken up the challenge to turn his charges, Cheah Liek Hou and Didin Taresoh, into Paralympic champions.