Yap, she’s pulling her weight to get leaner and meaner


Eager for action: Yap Cheng Wen (front) and Vivian Hoo have just ended a five-week break from tournaments.

KUALA LUMPUR: Women’s doubles shuttler Yap Cheng Wen is looking leaner and meaner – all by intent.

She went on a special diet to lose weight in her bid to inculcate a killer instinct when she takes to the badminton courts with partner Vivian Hoo.

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