# Loh Kean Yew wins historic Asian Games badminton silver after defeat by world No. 1 Kunlavut

https://mins.news/en/video/78604

- CNA, 2026-09-29 12:12 UTC
- Sports
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJg6omMM1YQ

> Singapore’s Loh Kean Yew secured the country’s best-ever Asian Games badminton result on Tuesday by winning silver in the men’s singles. He lost in straight games to Thailand’s world No. 1 Kunlavut Vitidsarn, who prevailed 21-12, 21-16 to become Thailand’s first Asian Games singles champion.

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