Cheah Liek Hou and Faris Azri win badminton gold for Malaysia at the 2026 Asian Para Games
Cheah Liek Hou ends a 12-year wait for Asian Para Games gold, partnering Faris Azri to give Malaysia its fourth gold of the 2026 Games.
Malaysia's para badminton team delivered again at the 2026 Asian Para Games, with veteran shuttler Cheah Liek Hou teaming up with Mohamad Faris Azri to claim gold in the men's badminton event. The win lifted Malaysia's overall gold medal count at the Games to four.
For Cheah, the title carries special weight. It is his third personal Asian Para Games gold, and it comes a full 12 years after his previous triumph at the continental multi-sport event, underlining his longevity at the top of para badminton.
The result adds to a strong campaign for Malaysia's para athletes and keeps badminton among the country's most dependable medal sources on the Asian stage.
Source: Malay Mail