Malaysian coaches guide Hong Kong to historic win at China Masters
KUALA LUMPUR: The China Masters witnessed a historic all-Hong Kong final, with Jason Gunawan outplaying Lee Cheuk Yiu for the title.
In a historic all-Hong Kong final at the China Masters, Jason Gunawan claimed victory over Lee Cheuk Yiu for the title. However, the significance of this moment extended beyond the players' achievements. The occasion was also a testament to the invaluable contributions of two Malaysians, Wong Choong Hann and Loh Wei Sheng, who played crucial roles behind the scenes.
Choong Hann, Hong Kong's head coach, was visibly emotional as he witnessed his world No. 32 player secure a straight-game 21-9, 21-16 win, marking Hong Kong's first men's shuttler to win a Super 750 title. Choong Hann praised Wei Sheng, who runs the men's singles program, for his significant influence, crediting him for 90% of the practice routine and strategic decisions.
He also acknowledged the assistant coach, Agus Hariyanto, for his collaborative efforts. This success serves as a confidence booster for the team heading into the upcoming Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.
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