Veteran Wee Kiong may not be through with world’s oldest tourney yet


Ready for another go: Tan Wee Kiong has only missed three editions of the All-England in 2020, 2023 and 2024.

KUALA LUMPUR: Professional men’s doubles shuttler Tan Wee Kiong hopes to make his 10th appearance at the All-England next year despite an early exit this time.

The 35-year-old, partnering Nur Azriyn Ayub, saw his campaign cut short in the first round after a 14-21, 12-21 defeat to South Korea’s Kang Min-hyuk and Kim Dong-ju.

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