Shuttler Sze Fei says 'I do' before chasing world title
"Goh Sze Fei's wedding day — let's send our blessings to the newlyweds," MSSportSI posted on Instagram, alongside a photo of Sze Fei and Yoke Shan in their wedding attire.
The couple got engaged in December, with Sze Fei announcing the news on his Instagram page.
The engagement followed a stellar year for Sze Fei and his partner, Nur Izzuddin Rumsani, who left the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) in September.
Since going independent, the pair have enjoyed a remarkable run, winning the Japan, China and Arctic Opens, and finishing as runners-up at the World Tour Finals.
They added the India Open title in January, and subsequently climbed to the top of the world rankings, holding the No. 1 spot for eight weeks.
Currently ranked world No. 4, Sze Fei-Izzuddin are now preparing for the World Championships in Paris, France, later this month.
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