Asian Games 2026: Loh Kean Yew defeats world number 1 Christie, guaranteed Asian Games medal

Singapore's Loh Kean Yew defeated Indonesian world number 1 Jonatan Christie and is guaranteed a historic Asian Games medal for Singapore.

Loh, ranked 13th in the world, beat Christie 21-14, 21-19 to book his place in the semi-final

This one is definitely a happier one", Loh said of the win, as he has never beat Christie. But he said "the job is not done" and he will focus on the rest of the Games.

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