Malaysia secure French Open crown with all-Malaysian men's doubles final
The country will contest three finals at a Super 750 tournament for the first time, with mixed and women's doubles pairs also advancing.
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The country will contest three finals at a Super 750 tournament for the first time, with mixed and women's doubles pairs also advancing.
Goalkeeper Adib Amsyar Hanif made two saves in the shootout as Malaysia won the title for the first time since 2011.
The men’s singles player will face France’s Christo Popov in his first BWF Super 750 final after three Indonesian doubles pairs lost in the semi-finals.
The Malaysian mixed doubles players beat sixth seeds Guo Xin Wa and Chen Fang Hui at the French Open.
Kim Pan Gon says Faisal Halim will return within weeks, but remains concerned about Selangor's vulnerability to counter-attacks.
The Malaysian world No. 4 will meet Egypt's Farida Mohamed, with their head-to-head record level at 2-2.
Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun also advanced, leaving Malaysia with a chance of having both pairs in the men's doubles final.
Saudi Arabia's Ali Bader broke the Games record in men's F20 shot put, while Malaysia's medal count stood at six gold, eight silver and 13 bronze.
Pakistan advanced on goal difference after drawing with Japan, while Malaysia completed the round robin with four wins.
The Indonesian rider recorded a best lap of 1 minute 44.67 seconds at Phillip Island, while Malaysia’s Hakim Danish placed 24th.