NATIONAL pair Aidil Aiman Azwawi and Noraizat Nordin beat Thailand pair Seksan Tubtong and Kittiphum Sareebut 17-16, 15-13 in the Sepak Takraw World Cup doubles final tonight at the Titiwangsa Stadium in Kuala Lumpur.
This victory marks Malaysia’s first doubles gold medal at the World Cup and only the first time the country has beaten Thailand in the doubles event of the World Cup, as reported by New Straits Times.
Malaysia took an early lead before Thailand caught up, but the duo remained calm to win the first game 17-16 with the second game being closely contested before Malaysia sealed the win with a 15-13 score.
