Rexy: We can capitalise on India’s pressure to retain mixed team gold


Fiery form: M. Thinaah and Pearly Tan are on a good run and should be able to give India a challenge for gold at the Commonwealth Games. — AFP

PETALING JAYA: The pressure is on India to retain their mixed team gold in the Commonwealth Games (July 29-Aug 8) and this will give the young Malaysian squad to challenge the favourites in Birmingham.

National doubles coaching director Rexy Mainaky said Malaysia can match India in all departments and sees women’s singles P. V. Sindhu as the only player who may have an advantage.

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