On rocky road to Paris


Cause for concern: Goh Sze Fei (left) and Nur Izzuddin Rumsani have suffered early round exits in five consecutive tournaments.

PETALING JAYA: National men’s doubles pair Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani are facing an increasingly difficult task in their bid to qualify for the Paris Olympics after suffering early round exits in five consecutive tournaments.

Sze Fei-Izzuddin, who ended their eight-year partnership last January due to a lack of trust following a string of poor issues, renewed their combination five months later to fight for a spot in the Olympics.

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