Thinaah turns childhood dream into reality after sealing ticket to Paris


Malaysia’s women’s doubles pair Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah in action against Indonesia’s Lanny Tria Mayasari-Ribka Sugiarto during the quarter-finals of Asia Team Championships at Setia Alam Convention Centre on Friday. — IZZRAFIQ ALIAS/The Star

PETALING JAYA: Women’s doubles shuttler M. Thinaah is living her childhood dream.

Not many had the belief that the former singles player will be able to make a name in the doubles, even the player herself, but her hardwork and perseverance over the years has finally paid off as she will be finally making her way to the Paris Olympic Games with Pearly Tan for the first time.

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