Dae will come when Arif emulates his idol


Keep the flag flying: (From right) Mohd Haikal Nazri, Wan Arif Wan Junaidi and Jacky Kok Jing Hong posing after their successful outing at the German Junior Open.

KUALA LUMPUR: Junior boys’ doubles shuttler Wan Arif Wan Junaidi dreams of emulating his idol, South Korea’s Lee Yong-dae, and based on his current form, he is on the right path.

The 18-year-old has risen to the No. 1 spot in the junior world rankings together with partner Mohd Haikal Nazri following their fine showing in back-to-back tournaments in Europe.

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