Singapore's Loh Kean Yew beats world number 1 Christie, guaranteed historic Asian Games medal
Singaporean badminton player Loh Kean Yew defeated world number one Jonatan Christie at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. This victory secures a historic men's singles medal for Singapore in the tournament.
Why it matters
The win marks a significant milestone for Singaporean sports, as it is the first time the nation has secured a men's singles badminton medal at the Asian Games.
This is Loh's first win over Christie in 11 meetings.
Singapore's Loh Kean Yew reacts while in action against Indonesia's Jonatan Christie during their Men's Singles Badminton quarterfinal match of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 at the Ichinomiya City Municipal Gymnasium, Sep 27, 2026. (Photo: CNA/Wallace Woon)
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