Aaron doesn’t mind being the dark horse in Hangzhou


Lower expectations: Aaron Chia (left) and Soh Wooi Yik are keen to adopt a low-key approach in the individual event. — ART CHEN/The Star

PETALING JAYA: Underdog status suits men’s doubles shuttler Aaron Chia just fine.

Malaysia will not be seeded in the men’s team event in the Asian Games in Hangzhou but Aaron sees this as a plus point rather than a disadvantage.

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