Kean Yew eyes right boost for world title defence


Bigger goals: Kean Yew shakes hands with England’s Toby Penty after winning the singles in the mixed team event. — AP

WITH just three weeks until the start of the World Championships, reigning men’s singles champion Loh Kean Yew of Singapore is looking for a timely boost in the Commonwealth Games individual event.

Based on the draw, the world No. 9 should have little trouble reaching the quarter-finals where he will most likely face Ng Tze Yong.

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