Liu Ying will chalk up another first with third Olympics appearance


Malaysia's Chan Peng Soon and Goh Liu Ying in action against teammates Low Hang Yee and Lim Chiew Sien during the first round of Malaysian masters at Axiata Arena at Bukit Jalil yesterday. Chan and Goh won 21-7, 21-11 (08/01/2020/S.S.KANESAN/The Star)

PETALING JAYA: Mixed doubles ace Goh Liu Ying is set for another remarkable milestone in her career when she competes in the Tokyo Olympics next month.

The 32-year-old, who plays with Chan Peng Soon, will become the first Malaysian woman shuttler to make three appearances at the quadrennial showpiece – having also played at the 2012 London and 2016 Rio de Janeiro Games.

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