Jin Wei just a step away from striking YOG gold


Impressive feats: Goh Jin Wei in action against Aya Ohori of Japan in the second round of the World Championships in Nanjing yesterday. Inset: Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik. — IZZRAFIQ ALIAS / The Star

PETALING JAYA: National shuttler Goh Jin Wei (pic) is on the brink of Youth Olympic Games (YOG) glory as she smashed her way into the final in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

The 18 year-old showed mental strength and determination to come back from a game down to defeat top seed Phittayaporn Chaiwan of Thailand 19-21, 21-15, 21-13.

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