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Nhat Nguyen, file photo. Ryan Byrne/INPHO

Nhat Nguyen wins back-to-back Irish Opens

Irish competitor beats Malaysia’s Tan Jia Jie 2-1 in final.

NHAT NGUYEN WON back-to-back Irish Opens today when he defeated Malaysia’s Tan Jia Jie 2-1 in the final. 

The 24-year-old won through to today’s decider after beating Finland’s Kalle Koljonen 21-12, 21-16 yesterday. 

The home crowd at the National Indoor Arena were thrilled to see their man win the opening set 22-20. 

Tan hit back to win the second set 21-14, setting up a nail-biting final set.  

Nguyen prevailed 21-19 in a tightly fought set to defend his crown and cap a memorable year, where he competed in his second Olympics. 

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