Women's pair a step closer to Rio after first round walkover in Wuhan


Malaysia's Vivian Hoo (right) and Woon Khe Wei in action for the women doubles final againts Malaysia's Amelia Alicia Anscelly and Soong Fie Cho during the 28th SEA Games in Indoor Stadium at Singapore. Amelia Alicia Anscelly (right) and Soong Fie Cho beat 18-21, 13-21. FAIHAN GHANI/The Star.

PETALING JAYA: National women’s doubles pair Vivian Hoo-Woon Khe Wei can thank their lucky stars.

The world No. 22 advanced to the second round of the Asian Badminton Championships (ABC) after being awarded a walkover by world No. 3 Tang Yuanting-Yu Yang in Wuhan on Wednesday.

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