Shuttler Anna looks at Hirota as motivation to return stronger from injury woe

Power play: Malaysia’s Anna Cheong and Teoh Mei Xing in action during the Malaysian Masters last year. Right: Japan’s Sayaka Hirota.

PETALING JAYA: Women’s doubles shuttler Anna Cheong is hoping to draw inspiration from Japan’s Sayaka Hirota in her bid to rediscover her best form after making her return from a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in her right knee this year.

Anna made her comeback to competitions along with Teoh Mei Xing in August after she was sidelined for nearly a year.