Pearly-Thinaah’s positive vibes augur well for a memorable home show


Eyes on the shuttle: Pearly Tan and M. Thinaah at a training session yesterday. — LOW BOON TAT/The Star

KUALA LUMPUR: The sparkle in doubles shuttler Pearly Tan’s eyes is back.

The 23-year-old Pearly and Thinaah, who form the country’s top partnership in the women’s doubles, looked good together yesterday as they patted each other’s shoulder after some nice shots and exchanged laughter over simple mistakes during the national team’s official training stint on the eve of the Malaysian Open at Axiata Arena in Bukit Jalil.

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