Captain Pearly says she will guide youngsters to overcome nerves in Xiamen


PETALING JAYA: National shuttlers Leong Jun Hao and Pearly Tan are honoured to play the role of captains in  the Malaysian squad for the first time at the Sudirman Cup.

For Jun Hao, the appointment comes with added weight. Not only is he making his debut at the prestigious mixed team event, he will also be stepping into the shoes of top men’s singles player Lee Zii Jia, who is currently recovering from an injury.

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