Chong Wei, the world number one singles player, defeated traditional rival Chen Long from China in the final, in two sets 21-13 and 21-18.
“Chong Wei has made Malaysia proud once again. He showed a lot of tenacity and determination. A class act to be remembered for a long time,” Najib said on his Twitter’s account today.
In a separate tweet, Najib said: “Chong Wei just called my wife n I. We told him how proud we are of his victory.”
Chong Wei had won the title twice in 2010 and 2011.
— BERNAMA
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