Facing the storm alone


Eyes wide open: Jun Hao is bracing for a baptism of fire from the start in Tokyo, as he takes on defending champion and world No. 8 Alex Lanier of France.

PETALING JAYA: Fire is the test of gold, and adversity, of strong men.

This age-old saying rings true for national singles shuttler Leong Jun Hao, who is set to face a tough run of tournaments – the Japan and China Opens ahead of his debut in the World Championships from Aug 25-31 in Paris.

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