Soon Huat claims Thomas Cup spot with Ramdan victory


Goh Soon Huat makes the Malaysia Thomas Cup squad after beating Misbun Ramdan Misbun in a closed selection trial on Tuesday at Juara Stadium. - Filepic

KUALA LUMPUR: Determination has landed national men’s singles back-up shuttler Goh Soon Huat a place in the Thomas Cup squad for the first time.

The 24-year-old played a more aggressive game to beat former national champion Misbun Ramdan Misbun 21-19, 21-15 in the Thomas Cup selection trials - held for the second time - at the Juara Stadium in Bukit Kiara on Tuesday.

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