The OHANA Malaysian Nationals took place from 16th to 21st July at the National Centre in Kuala Lumpur, with the recently retired Nafiizwan Adnan and Nicol David notable absentees.
[2] Ivan Yuen 3-1 [1] Eain Yow Ng 11-7, 8-11, 12-10, 11-9
[1] Low Wee Wern 3-1 [3/4] Rachel Arnold 11-6, 7-11, 11-9, 11-3
Finals : Three-peats for Wee Wern and Ivan
Low Wee Wern and Ivan Yuen claimed both won their third National titles at the conclusion of the Malaysian Nationals in KL. Low overcame surprise finalist Rachael Arnold in four games, and Yuen beat top seed Eain Yow Ng, also in four game, to make it three titles in a row.
Semis: Rachel takes out defending champ
Top seeds Eain Yow Ng and Low Wee Wern made it safely through to the finals. Second seed and two-time defending champion Ivan Yuen will contest the men’s final while Rachel Arnold upset second seed and defending champion Sivasangari Subramaniam in five games.
Press Reports Reports :
Eain Yow makes the final | Rachel upsets defending champ | Hungry Ivan determined to win third |
Men’s Semis:
[1] Eain Yow Ng 3-0 [3/4] Addeen Idrakie 11-6, 11-5, 11-2
[2] Ivan Yuen 3-0 [5/8] Darren Rahul Pragasam 13-11, 11-9, 11-9
Women’s Semis:
[1] Low Wee Wern 3-1 [3/4] Chan Yiwen 11-8, 7-11, 11-3, 11-6
[3/4] Rachel Arnold 3-2 [2] Sivasangari Subramaniam 11-9, 7-11, 15-13, 11-13, 11-3
Men’s Quarters:
[1] Eain Yow Ng 3-0 [5/8] Siow Yee Xian 11-8, 11-6, 11-5
[3/4] Addeen Idrakie 3-1 [5/8] Ong Sai Hung 11-8, 9-11, 11-3, 11-4
[5/8] Darren Rahul Pragasam 3-0 Sanjay Jeeva 11-6, 11-6, 11-5
[2] Ivan Yuen 3-0 [5/8] Ryan Pasqual 12-10, 11-5, 11-6
Women’s Quarters:
[1] Low Wee Wern 3-1 [5/8] Lai Wel Li 11-4, 12-10, 11-5
[3/4] Chan Yiwen 3-0 [5/8] Ooi Kah Yan 11-8, 13-11, 11-2
[3/4] Rachel Arnold 3-0 [5/8] Aifa Azman 11-9, 11-6, 11-5
[2] Sivasangari Subramaniam 3-0 [5/6] Noor Aina Ampandi 11-8, 11-9, 11-5
