The Matthew factor


The trail-blazers: Coach Matthew Wong Kee Hing (third from left) and translator Toke Toke (second from right) posing with the Myanmar players (from left) Thukha Thant, Nyi Lin Phyo, Aye Aye Thin and Zin Min Htet.

KUALA LUMPUR: It’s only been three months, but already coach Matthew Wong Kee Hing can see huge potential in the Myanmar squash team.

Despite the language barrier and the different mind set, the 52-year-old is determined to get the Myan­mar players ready for next year’s KL SEA Games.

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