Singapore's Loh on high as he makes history, wins world title


Singapore Loh Kean Yew reacts after winning the world title in Huelva, Spain. - Badminton Photo.

PETALING JAYA: Even Singapore now boast of a world badminton champion in Loh Kean Yew.

While Malaysia continue to wait for the elusive title, the 24-year-old Kean Yew created history when he put up a solid show to upstage India's former world No. 1 K. Srikanth of India 21-15, 22-20 in the men's singles final in Huelva on Sunday.

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