No toying with the underdogs


Strong pair: World No. 4 Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik could be fielded in the men’s doubles.

PETALING JAYA: Badminton singles coaching director Kenneth Jonassen hinted that a strong line-up will likely be fielded in Malaysia’s opening match against France in the Sudirman Cup today.

Malaysia are considered favourites against a weakened French team in their opening Group C match in Xiamen, China, but Kenneth warned against underestimating the Europeans as getting off to a winning start is the priority in a group that also includes Japan and Australia.

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