Singles legend Rashid is appalled with betting issue in Malaysia

File pix: Pro Liew Daren (left) talking to his coach Rashid Sidek during the match against Jonatan Christie of Indonesia in the first round of Malaysian Masters at Axiata Arena at Bukit Jalil yesterday in 2020. - S.S.KANESAN/The Star

KUALA LUMPUR: National badminton legend Datuk Rashid Sidek has expressed his dismay over the involvement of former men’s singles shuttler Liew Daren and former National Sports Institute (NSI) analyst Jerry Gan in betting activities.

Rashid, who knows the duo, said it never crossed his mind that they would be involved in such an activity which has tarnished Malaysia's image in the world of badminton.