Shao Herng prepares for battle with old foe Shun Huat


PETALING JAYA: National men’s singles shuttler Hooi Shao Herng (pic) is bracing for a tougher challenge after reaching the boys’ quarter-finals of the National Under-21 championships.

The 19-year-old Shao Herng defeated Negri Sembilan’s Sie Zi Lok 21-16, 21-7 in the fourth round to set up a match against a familiar foe, Sarawakian Goh Shun Huat for a place in the semi-finals, at the Perak Badminton Academy today.

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