Joo-bong: V Shem-Wee Kiong shouldn’t have been split up


New partnership: Goh V Shem (right) and Teo Ee Yi will make their debut at the French Open in Paris next Wednesday. — S.S.KANESAN / The Star

ODENSE (Denmark): Doubles legend Park Joo-bong believes Malaysia have made a big mistake by splitting national No. 1 pair Goh V Shem-Tan Wee Kiong.

And the South Korean, who is Japan’s head coach, believes that the decision will see Malaysia struggle in men’s doubles for at least another year.

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