Loh Kean Yew

About Loh Kean Yew

Loh Kean Yew (born 26 June 1997) is a Singaporean badminton player. He is the former men's singles world champion, winning the title at the 2021 BWF World Championships, becoming the first Singaporean to achieve this feat. He is known for his agility, footwork and powerful smashes. Loh's success as a child in Penang state team saw him receive a scholarship from the Singapore Sports School. He made his international debut for Singapore at the 2015 SEA Games, becoming a Singaporean citizen that same year. He went on to represent Singapore in several international competitions, including the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

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