Good day for Malaysian doubles shuttlers in Rio too

Vivian Hoo and Woon Khe Wei are not expected to go far at the Asian Games

RIO DE JANEIRO: It is a good day for Malaysian doubles shuttlers on the opening day of the badminton competition in Rio.

Top women shuttlers Vivian Hoo and Woon Khe Wei kept their composure to beat Heather Olver-Lauren Smith of England with a 21-17, 24-22 win in their Group C opening match at the Riocentro Pavilion 4 on Thursday.

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