Fareez to step into gear at world meet as he eyes Olympics spot


PETALING JAYA: National para shuttler Fareez Anuar will hold nothing back during training as he gears up for the World Championships from Feb 20-25 in Bangkok, Thailand.

Competing in the men’s singles SU5 (upper body impairment), the 27-year-old Fareez is determined to reach at least the semi-finals in the world meet to solidify his standing in the Road to Paris rankings, where only the top six will make the cut.

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