V Shem-Wee Kiong’s untimely mistake may cost them Olympic dream


PETALING JAYA: Is the Tokyo Olympics dream as good as over for reigning silver medallists Goh V Shem-Tan Wee Kiong? (pic)That’s uncertain but the independent doubles shuttlers have certainly made life difficult after missing the entry deadline last Tuesday for the German Open from March 3-8 and All-England (March 11-15).

And the untimely mistake is going to cost V Shem-Wee Kiong dearly especially during this crucial time when they are scrambling for points to qualify for the Tokyo Olympics.

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