Asiad silver fuels Christian-Aidan quest for SEA Games glory
NAGOYA: A defeat in the final of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games is not the end for the national padel pair Christian Didier Chin and Aidan Yunus.
NAGOYA: Christian Didier Chin and Aidan Yunus, the Malaysian padel pair, are not deterred by their silver medal finish at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. Instead, they aim to surpass their previous success at the upcoming 2027 SEA Games, which will be held in Malaysia. The pair, who lost a tight final against top-seeded Qataris Mashari Naif and Rashed Naif, now seek to capitalize on this experience.
Christian admitted to being disappointed, stating that while they led 3-1 in the first set, their opponents were hungry for victory. However, Christian described winning the silver as a dream come true, noting his gratitude for representing Malaysia. Aidan acknowledged the loss but emphasized that the experience gained will motivate them to return stronger.
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