Choong Hann reduces pressure by setting semi-final target at Asia team meet


In the running: Leong Jun Hao is one of the shuttlers set to make the team for the Asia championships.

PETALING JAYA: Just qualify for the Thomas Cup Finals.

National coaching director Wong Choong Hann will be happy if Malaysia can reach at least the semi-finals of the Asia Team Championships at the Setia City Convention Centre in Shah Alam from Feb 15-20.

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