V Shem-Wee Kiong get a head start against Aaron-Wooi Yik in Race to Tokyo


Fiery hot: Goh V Shem (left) and Tan Wee Kiong believe they are under less pressure compared to Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik, who are chasing for their dream debut at the Olympics.

PETALING JAYA: A revitalised Goh V Shem-Tan Wee Kiong are relishing a fierce fight with Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik over the next eight months for the right to represent Malaysia in the men’s doubles competition at the Tokyo Olympics next year.

V Shem-Wee Kiong should overtake Aaron-Wooi Yik when the Badminton World Federation (BWF) Race to Tokyo ranking lists are updated today — thanks to their stunning victory at the Taiwan Open on Sunday.

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