Tago’s tale of redemption – making Malaysia his second home saved his career


KUALA LUMPUR, 18 Dis -- Pemain Kelab Badminton Petaling, Kenichi Tago ketika beraksi menentang Pemain Kelab Badminton Kepong, Soong Joo Ven pada Perlawanan Pembukaan Kejohanan Badminton Purple League di Arena Sukan Sentosa malam ini.--fotoBERNAMA (2017) HAK CIPTA TERPELIHARA

KUALA LUMPUR: It looks like former Japan international shuttler Kenichi Tago (pic) has made Malaysia his second home.

The 29-year-old chose Malaysia as it had given him a new lease of life after his indefinite suspension by the Nippon Badminton Association in April 2016 for gambling at illegal casinos in Japan. Gambling is a criminal offence in Japan.

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