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Famous Malaysian badminton star Ong Yew Sin and former Japanese national player Aya Ohori have just announced their engagement!
The couple, known for their impressive on-court skills, have now made a big leap in their personal lives.
The couple shared the exciting news through a heartfelt Instagram post.
Ong, who is known for his skill in men’s and mixed doubles, was seen on one knee, proposing to Aya, who looked stunning in a simple yet elegant white dress.
The post's caption read, “We couldn’t be happier to share this with the world. Different nationality, different culture, different living style. We learn to adapt and accept each other’s living style & understand each other’s culture throughout the years. Our forever starts today.”
The couple first sparked romance rumours in 2024 after a picture of them wearing matching couple t-shirts surfaced online.
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| Ong Yew Sin & Aya Ohori's Engagement |
Fans quickly pieced the puzzle together, and their public interactions on the international badminton courts only added fuel to the fire.
These sweet moments had badminton fans from both countries rooting for them, and today, their engagement announcement has set social media alight.
As expected, fans were over the moon, flooding the comments section with well-wishes and congratulations.
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One Instagram user, @/loitecia, wrote, "We knew all along, but congrats Ayassin," referring to their now-famous couple nickname.
Even Malaysian badminton legend Lee Chong Wei joined in the celebrations, commenting, "Congratulations, both of you."
This cross-cultural love story has also drawn attention from netizens who have applauded the unity between Malaysia and Japan, two nations with passionate badminton followings.
Now that they’ve taken this significant step in their relationship, we can't wait to see what the future holds for Ong and Aya.
As they continue to inspire others on and off the court, we wish them nothing but love and happiness as they start this exciting new chapter together.