Chong Wei steers Petaling Jaya to victory in Purple League


KUALA LUMPUR: Shuttler Lee Chong Wei had to overcome tiredness and his Japanese opponent to steer Petaling Jaya BC to a sensational win in the Resorts World Genting Purple League.

World No. 3 Chong Wei defeated Kento Momota 11-9, 11-10, 6-11, 11-7 in the deciding tie to give Petaling Jaya BC a 13-9 win over Ampang Jaya BC at the Sports Arena Sentosa in Jalan Klang Lama.

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