Malaysia defeat reigning champions to take women's doubles gold

Malaysia triumphant in women's doubles

India's Jwala Gutta and Ashwini Ponnappa have lost their crown as Commonwealth Games women's doubles champions having been defeated by Khe Wei Woon and Vivian Kah Mun Hoo of Malaysia in straight games.

The Malaysian pair took the first game 21-17 before saving a total of five game points in the second to come out on top 23-21 at the Emirates Arena.

Malaysia have now won three of the last four women's doubles finals at the Games.

England complete the podium following Gabby Adcock and Lauren Smith's triumph in yesterday's bronze-medal match.

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