TOKYO: Six-time world champion Cheah Liek Hou (pix) made history today when he became the first Paralympic badminton men’s singles champion.

The 33-year-old world number two was in devastating form as he crushed his nemesis and Games favourite Anrimusthi Dheva of Indonesia 21-17, 21-15 in the men’s singles SU5 (physical impairment) final at the Yoyogi National Stadium today.