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1966 All England Badminton Final Classic -Tan Aik Huang (Malaysia) vs M.Akiyama (Japan)

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Aryel Narvasa
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Malaysia's only AE singles champion of the 60s wins title against Masao Akiyama of Japan.Tan Yee Khan and Ng Boon Bee defeated the legendary Hammergard Hansen and (the late) Finn Koberro in the finals.You can get to see the much vaunted and feared Finn Koberro backhand smash in the 2nd set as he faces the camera.
This clip is property of ITN source.A clear version and transcript of the event can be found in ITN source by going to ITN source and searching badminton
Seems there was a full length video of the singles final circulating in Kuala Lumpur in the past but no one knows if it still exists.If anyone has the videotape please digitise and upload it or otherwise I can do it for you if you contact me.

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