‘Old hand’ Hoon’s still got the fire


Doubles player Hoon Thien How (left) who has been with BAM for 15 years, aims to do well in the up-coming German and All-England championships with his partner Tan Wee Kiong. - Filepic

KUALA LUMPUR: It seems like just yesterday but 15 years have gone by since doubles shuttler Hoon Thien How joined Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) as a junior.

But the good news is that this “old timer” hasn’t lost his drive nor passion for the game.

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