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Singapore's Loh Kean Yew set to face Thailand's Kunlavut in Asian Games badminton final

Loh, the world number 13, is aiming to deliver Singapore's first Asiad gold in the sport.

Singapore's Loh Kean Yew set to face Thailand's Kunlavut in Asian Games badminton final

Singapore's Loh Kean Yew, currently ranked 13th in the world, is set to face Thailand's Kunlavut Vitidsarn in the men's singles final of the badminton event at the Asian Games. The match is scheduled to take place at the Ichinomiya City Municipal Gymnasium on Tuesday, September 28. Loh, who has already achieved Singapore's best result in badminton at the Games, has the potential to become the country's first badminton champion at the Asian Games.

Kunlavut, on the other hand, could make history as Thailand's first badminton singles champion, as he is the first Thai player to reach the men's singles final. Fans can expect an intense battle between the two players at the gymnasium, with updates on the match being provided throughout.

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