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Hon Jian-Vin Sean fall, Kunlavut's sister triumphs in Ipoh

KUALA LUMPUR: Men's doubles pair Choong Hon Jian-Wong Vin Sean missed out on a second consecutive title after losing the Malaysia International Challenge final in Ipoh on Sunday.

Hon Jian-Vin Sean fall, Kunlavut's sister triumphs in Ipoh

In a recent doubles final at the Malaysia International Challenge in Ipoh, Choong Hon Jian-Wong Vin Sean fell short of securing a second consecutive title, losing to Japan's Naoya Kawashima-Kota Ogawa 21-17, 10-21, 23-21 in 57 minutes. This marks Hon Jian's first title with his new partner Vin Sean, after splitting with Haikal Nazri in April.

Meanwhile, in women's singles, Thailand's Sarunrak Vitidsarn triumphed over her brother Kunlavut Vitidsarn, winning the World Championships campaign in New Delhi. Sarunrak defeated Anyapat Phichitpreechasak 21-15, 21-10 in an all-Thailand final, marking her second title of the year following her victory at the Philippines International Challenge.

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