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Cheam Jun Wei crashes out in first round of HYLO Open as Lee Zii Jia carries Malaysia’s singles hopes

Malaysia Times desk Original: Malay Mail↗ 10/29 10:35 X
Cheam Jun Wei crashes out in first round of HYLO Open as Lee Zii Jia carries Malaysia’s singles hopes
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 — National men’s singles player Cheam Jun Wei made an early exit after being eliminated in the first round of the HYLO Open 2026 badminton tournament in...

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In the match held at Saarlandhalle, the world No. 57 got off to a shaky start in the first set, falling easily to his Indian opponent, Kiran George, 18-21.

Jun Wei appeared to find his footing in the second set, keeping pace with his opponent until the score was tied at 4-4, however, he ultimately lost 17-21, handing the victory to Kiran.

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Oct 29, 2026
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Oct 29, 2026
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