Pressure's off ... for a while for Vivian-Khe Wei


Malaysia's Vivian Hoo Kah Mun and Woon Khe Wei in action against Germany pair of Isabel Herttrich and Birgit Michels during the first round of Celcom Axiata Malaysian open at Malawati stadium in Shah Alam yesterday. The Malaysian pair won 21-17, 21-14 (06/04/2016/S.S.KANESAN/The Star)

PETALING JAYA: Women’s doubles pair Vivian Hoo-Woon Khe Wei are glad that they have finally earned their spot in the Rio de Janeiro Olympics in August.

Although the world No. 14 pair had struggled for form this year, they just managed to seal their Rio ticket when the qualification period ended on April 30.

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