Tan Fook hopes to fulfil dream by producing world and Olympic champs


Hong Kong coach Choong Tan Fook (left) give motivation to his mixed double players Tan Chun Man-Tse Ying Suet during the first round match in the Celcom Axiata Malaysia Open at Axiata Arena, Bukit Jalil. FAIHAN GHANI/The Star.

KUALA LUMPUR: Former men’s doubles ace Choong Tan Fook failed to realise his dream by becoming a world champion and an Olympic gold medallist during his playing career.

Now, he hopes to fulfil that dream by coaching and producing major winners in badminton.

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