Dubai’s the charm for Cheam


In good company: Cheam June Wei posing with Viktor Axelsen in Dubai.

PETALING JAYA: Singles shuttler Cheam June Wei believes his struggle with a lack of confidence is over after a short stint in Dubai.

The world No. 69 has returned from the United Arab Emirates after two weeks of training with Olympic and world champion Viktor Axelsen of Denmark and has set fresh goals.

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