Malaysia’s golden quest at SEA Games under threat from Thailand

Busanan Ongbumrungphan of Thailand in action against Nozomi Okuhara of Japan during the first round of Celcom Axiata Malaysian open at Malawati stadium in Shah Alam yesterday. Nozomi Okuhara won 18-21, 21-17, 21-17 (06/04/2016/S.S.KANESAN/The Star)

PETALING JAYA: Thailand are poised to be Malaysia’s No. 1 enemy in badminton at the Kuala Lumpur SEA Games.

This is because the Thais are sending their best team in their bid to be overall badminton champions at the biennial Games from Aug 19-30. Seven golds are up for grabs in badminton.