Duo out to overcome bereavement by doing well on court


New outlook: Tan Kian Meng (left) lost his brother while Lai Pei Jing’s father succumbed to cancer. The mixed doubles pair hope to overcome their loss by doing well in badminton.

PETALING JAYA: Mixed doubles pair Tan Kian Meng-Lai Pei Jing have decided to put aside their recent bereavement and focus on rebuilding their badminton career.

The duo have gone through difficult times with Kian Meng having to cope with the death of his elder brother who succumbed to stomach cancer a few months ago.

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