Hafiz: Korean pairs are no weaklings


Cheras BCs, Muhammad Hafiz Hashim celebrate after beat Kepongs, Nur Azriyn Ayup during their mens singles match of the Champions Challenge at the Arena of Stars in Genting Highlands on February 7, 2015. Hafiz won 11-9, 7-11, 11-6, 11-4. FAIHAN GHANI/The Star.

PETALING JAYA: Former Malaysian international Mohd Hafiz Hashim (pic) said it would be a folly to think that the doubles department is South Korea’s Achilles heel in the Thomas Cup Finals.

On the contrary, the 35-year-old Hafiz believes the young lesser-known Korean doubles players can punch above their weight and they should not be taken lightly.

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