Cheah Liek Hou Triumphs Again: Defends Para Badminton World Title
Nine-Time Champion Clinches Incredible Victory
Manama, Bahrain – National para badminton ace Cheah Liek Hou has done it again. The Malaysian superstar successfully defended his men’s singles SU5 (physical impairment) title at the 2026 BWF Para Badminton World Championships, held at Isa Sports City.
“In the final, Liek Hou sealed a 21-6, 21-11 victory over Taiwan’s Fang Jen-Yu in just 28 minutes.”Bernama
This triumph marks Liek Hou’s ninth world title in the men’s singles SU5 category. His previous wins came in 2005, 2007, 2011, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2022, and 2024.
A Double Chance for Liek Hou
The 37-year-old, who also won a gold medal at the 2024 Paris Paralympics, isn’t stopping at just the singles title. Liek Hou, alongside partner Mohamad Faris Ahmad Azri, is set to compete in the men’s doubles SU5 final tonight, giving him a chance to secure a double at this year’s world championships.
Proving His Worth Time and Time Again
- Total World Titles: 15 (9 in men’s singles SU5, 6 in men’s doubles SU5)
- Paris 2024 Paralympics Gold Medalist (men’s singles SU5)
- Unbeaten in men’s singles SU5 world finals since 2005
Did You Know?
Liek Hou was diagnosed with hemiplegia at birth but has since become a beacon of inspiration for para-athletes worldwide.
The Road to a Double Title
Liek Hou and his partner Faris will face Taiwan’s Fang-Pu Gui Yu in the men’s doubles SU5 final. Can our Malaysian duo pull off an incredible double and add another world title to their collection?
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