Love match: How badminton brought romance into the life of former national player Benny Khaw


Benny with his wife, Julia Cox. Partners for 25 years, they were married after he was hospitalised for Covid-19 before he passed away only nine days later.

PETALING JAYA: Badminton brought love into the life of former national badminton player and coach Benny Khaw.

Khaw, 85, passed away on Jan 17 after being admitted to the Kingston Hospital in London for Covid-19.

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