Steady Wei Feng’s no shrinking violet


Chong Wei Feng falls to the ground in celebration after clinching Malaysia's winning third point in the Group C tie against Germany on Monday. - AZHAR MAHFOF/ The Star

NEW DELHI: Chong Wei Feng has often wilted under pressure in the past but he is not showing any signs of it so far, steering Malaysia into the final-eight of the Thomas Cup Finals at the Siri Fort Indoor Stadium.

The world number 25 again handed Malaysia the winning point in their 4-1 win over Germany in Group C, holding off a tenacious challenge from Dieter Domke to prevail 19-21, 22-20, 23-21 in 104 minutes.

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