Iskandar, Kian Meng chosen as sparring partners for Rio Games


National men singles back-up shuttler Tan Kian Meng in action yesterday. ZULAZHAR SHEBLEE / THE STAR

PETALING JAYA: The Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) have selected Iskandar Zulkarnain Zainuddin and Tan Kian Meng as the team’s sparring partners at next month’s Rio Olympics.

The 25-year-old Iskandar is the national No. 2 men’s singles shuttler while the 22-year-old Kian Meng is ranked No. 37 in the world in the mixed doubles with Lai Pei Jing.

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