Back-up shuttlers get golden chance to come to the fore in Asia meet


No go: Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik will be rested for the Asia Mixed Team Championships.

KUALA LUMPUR: A decision to give back-up players a chance to prove themselves in the squad for the Asia Mixed Team Championships will benefit Malaysia in the long run.

In fact, a standout performance from the second stringers in Qingdao, China from Feb 11-16 could offer the coaching team more options for the Sudirman Cup.

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