Thomas Cup: Former players say this is the year


Wong Choong Hann giving tips to junior shuttlers. Choong Hann was part of the 2002 team that went to the final of the Thomas Cup, only to fall to Indonesia 2-3.

PETALING JAYA: Former internationals Wong Choong Hann and Ong Ewe Hock are quietly confident that Malaysia’s 22-year wait for the elusive Thomas Cup title will finally end on Sunday when they take on Japan.

Choong Hann and Ewe Hock were members of the team who last reached the final in Guangzhou in 2002.

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