Hamidin believes badminton can pull off surprise in Paris, but much will depend on draw


Datuk Hamidin Mohd Amin. —Starpic

PETALING JAYA: Some of the shuttlers’ performances in the recently concluded Malaysian Masters have strengthened Olympics chef de mission (CDM) Datuk Hamidin Mohd Amin’s (pic) belief that those heading to Paris can give a good fight for the gold medal.

Hamidin is confident that the badminton contingent can pull off a surprise in Paris from July 26-Aug 11, but stressed that the luck of the draw will be a determining factor.

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