Badminton

Debutant shows nerves of steel to prevail after being thrust into action

By R. KIRUBASHINI
Early test of character: Justin Hoh in action against Hong Kong’s Chan Yin Chak during Malaysia’s opening Group D match at the Hi-Tech Sports Center on Saturday.

CHENGDU: Singles shuttler Justin Hoh has the attributes to succeed at the highest level if his debut showing in the Thomas Cup Finals is anything to go by.

The 20-year-old Justin was surprisingly thrust into action in the third singles ahead of world No. 63 Cheam June Wei and he didn’t disappoint.

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