Singapore’s Yeo Jia Min finds inspiration in win over refugee athlete at Paris 2024


Singapore's Yeo Jia Min in action against Dorsa Yavarivafa of the Olympic Refugee team in the badminton women's singles Group I. - Photo: Sport Singapore

PARIS: Despite the gulf in their world rankings – world No. 20 and No. 1,001 – there were moments on Saturday (July 27) when Singapore’s Yeo Jia Min felt like the underdog in her Olympic badminton Group I opener against Dorsa Yavarivafa.

Competing in front of an 8,000-capacity crowd at the Porte de la Chapelle Arena, the Iran-born player, who is competing under the Refugee Olympic Team flag, received the loudest cheers and support from the fans.

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