Soong slams Syed Modi organisers for chaotic journey that disrupted his focus


This can’t be happening: Joo Ven highlighted the difficulties he was forced to face before taking on Frenchman Alex Lanier in the last eight on Friday.

PETALING JAYA: Shuttler Soong Joo Ven slammed the organisers of the Syed Modi International in Lucknow after going through a chaotic journey from his hotel to the tournament venue for his men’s singles quarter-final match.

Independent player Joo Ven opened up about the difficulties he was forced to face before facing Frenchman Alex Lanier in the last eight on Friday.

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