Malaysia to have a complete cast in badminton at Rio Olympics


Malaysia's, Woon Khe Wei (left) and Vivian Hoo in action againts China's, Huan Xia and Tian Qing during the Malaysia Open in Putra Stadium at Kuala Lumpur. The Malaysia lose with 21-3 21-10. FAIHAN GHANI/The Star.

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia will be represented in all five events in badminton for the first time at the Olympic Games.

Eight shuttlers – Lee Chong Wei (men’s singles), Goh V Shem-Tan Wee Kiong (men’s doubles), Tee Jing Yi (women’s singles), Vivian Hoo-Woon Khe Wei (women’s doubles) and Chan Peng Soon-Goh Liu Ying (mixed doubles) – have qualified for the Rio de Janeiro Games in August based on the latest ranking list released by the Badminton World Federation (BWF) on Thursday.

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