Early setback for June Wei and Kisona in Spain


Cheam June Wei in action during the World Championships in Huelva, Spain. Pix by BADMINTON PHOTO

PETALING JAYA: Independent shuttler Cheam June Wei's debut in the World Championships has ended in the first round of men's singles event.

World No 73 June Wei went down 17-21, 8-21 to Kenta Nishimoto of Japan in a 46-minute match in Huelva on Sunday.

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