LEFTIES SET TO STAR IN ASIAN GAMES

WENG HONGYANG (Chn), men’s singles

Hongyang was dubbed the next Lin Dan thanks to the similarities in style in their game. Both are lefties and Hongyang idolises Lin Dan. The 24-year-old, who is currently ranked No. 20 in the world, first caught the eye when he captured the Korean Open last year. Hongyang also stunned India’s world No. 7 H.S Prannoy for the Australian Open title in Sydney last month. He has been named in the men’s team event but is likely to miss out on the individual event as he is behind world No. 6 Shi Yuqi and world No. 8 Li Shifeng in the pecking order.