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Malaysian shuttlers sweep three international titles

KUALA LUMPUR: Irfan Shazmir–Genevie Lim claimed their first title together on a day of three all-Malaysian finals at the Malaysia International Series (IS) in Ipoh on Sunday.

Malaysian shuttlers sweep three international titles

In a day of all-Malaysian finals at the Malaysia International Series (IS) in Ipoh, Malaysian shuttlers swept three international titles. Irfan Shazmir and Genevie Lim won the mixed doubles final, defeating their opponents 21-18, 21-15. Razeeq Danial Roslie claimed the men's singles title, overcoming Haziq Najib in a 52-minute battle.

The men's doubles title was secured by Yi Sheng and Lee Yi Bo, who edged Ahmad Redzuan Zulwaqqarizal and Isyraf Hafizin in 34 minutes. Despite initial nerves affecting him, Irfan Shazmir believes he can improve his consistency and strength, aiming for a medal at the World Junior Championships in Cairo from October 11-17.

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