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Kunlavut wins Thailand’s first world badminton men’s singles gold

Kunlavut “View” Vitidsarn (file photo)

Kunlavut “View” Vitidsarn became Thailand’s first world badminton champion in men’s singles when he beat Japan’s Kodai Naraoka at the BWF World Championship 2013 at the Royal Arena in Copenhagen, Denmark, on Sunday.

The 22-year-old Thai player, rankd world No 3, came from behind to beat Kodai Naraoka, ranked No 4, by 2-1 with the scores of 19-21, 21-18 and 21-7.

The two were neck and neck after two lengthy games which lasted 81…

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