Zhen Yi takes first step towards emulating his idol Lin Dan


PETALING JAYA: Like any aspiring shuttler, Ong Zhen Yi (pic) aims to make it big on the international stage just like his idol, China superstar Lin Dan.

And the 15-year-old has taken his first baby steps towards his dream by becoming the national champion of his age group.

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