Never-say-die Tien-chen embodies the fighting spirit of Taiwan


Uncompromising: Taiwan’s singles shuttler Chou Tien-chen reacts after winning the 20th point in the rubber game against Denmark’s Viktor Axelsen during their quarter-final match. He went on to seal the tie 21-19.

CHENGDU: Shuttler Chou Tien-chen is the right role model for Taiwan.

The 34-year-old recovered from early stage colorectal cancer last year and heroically led his team to the semi-finals of the Thomas Cup Finals for the first time in their history.

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