Doubles set for revival with stronger rivalry


National No.2 men's doubles pair Tan Wee Kiong-Hoon Thien How (right) beat No.3 pair Goh V Shem-Lim Khim Wah in the final of the recent National Grand Prix Finals in Putrajaya. - Filepic

KUALA LUMPUR: National doubles coach Pang Cheh Chang is optimistic the healthy rivalry between Hoon Thien How-Tan Wee Kiong and Lim Khim Wah-Goh V Shem will revive Malaysia’s fortunes this season.

Malaysia have been starved off major Open titles from the men’s doubles department over the last three years.

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