The Star
  • 4 years ago
Malaysian independent shuttler Liew Daren's amazing giant-killing run at the world championships has finally ended. The 30-year-old met his match in Japan's Kento Momota in the men's singles semi-finals on Aug 4. Daren went down 16-21, 5-21 against Kento, who is the world No. 7 and favourite of the tournament.

Read more at: https://www.thestar.com.my/sport/badminton/2018/08/04/badminton-liew-daren-semis-loss/

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