Malaysian divers face China hurdle in Asian Cup meet


Chinese diver He Zi who won silver in the 3m springboard event at the World Championships in Russia in June. - AFP

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia have their work cut out for them in their bid to win extra Olympic spots in the Asian Diving Cup, which begins at the National Aquatic Centre in Bukit Jalil on Friday.

Giants China are sending their second stringers here, spearheaded by He Zi, who claimed silvers in the women’s 1m and 3m springboard at the World Aquatics Championships in Kazan, Russia, in June.

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