NSTsports: “This is the biggest win of my career. I am very pleased with my achievement,” said Kisona. SEAGames2019 badminton
The World No 104 was not expected to go far in the event, but the shuttler defied the odds, stunning World No 24 Gregoria Mariskan Tunjung of Indonesia and second seed Nitchaon Jindapol of Thailand in the opening rounds to earn a crack at the title.
In the final, Kisona, who only plays in lower-tier tournaments, defeated World No 37 Ruselli Hartawan 20-22, 21-14, 21-13 for the gold medal.It was a sweet double for Malaysia when Lee Zii Jia defeated Singapore’s Loh Kean Yew 21-18, 21-18 in the men’s singles final.
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