PETALING JAYA: Winning gold at the World Championship was all that mattered to para shuttler Cheah Liek Hou – so much so that Chinese New Year plans had to take a back seat. But after returning from Bahrain with a remarkable 16 world titles total to his name, Liek Hou can now finally celebrate the festive season with his family. Having only arrived home on Sunday, Liek Hou admitted he had little time to prepare for the celebrations, but said this year’s reunion would be extra meaningful. "I was so focused on training because I really wanted the title as I was hungry for it. "When my friends and family asked about New Year plans before I left for Bahrain, I told them I couldn’t think about it.

Source: The Star February 16, 2026 21:26 UTC