KUALA LUMPUR, March 30 (Bernama) -- The country's men's singles player Jacky Kok picked up the silver medal in the Vietnam International Challenge 2025 after losing to Thailand's Puritat Arree in a fierce final battle that lasted 83 minutes.
Playing at the Tay Ho District Stadium, Hanoi saw the world number 86 put up a fierce fight before succumbing to a 21-23, 21-17, 15-21 defeat in a match that went into the deciding set.
The defeat ended Jacky's winning record over his opponent after having recorded two wins in their previous meetings.
Also following in his footsteps was the country's professional mixed doubles pair Jimmy Wong-Lai Pei Jing who lost to Hong Kong's Tang Chun Man-Ng Tsz Yau, 19-21, 19-21 in straight sets.
Despite being runners-up, Jimmy-Pei Jing deserve praise after making it to the final in their first tournament as a team.
Pei Jing is now trying to adjust to a new pair after 'losing' his teammate, Tan Kian Meng who announced his retirement earlier this year.
Kian Meng-Pei Jing's pairing wrapped up their competitive careers on the All England 2025 stage in early March.
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