Jonassen keeps SEA Games final squad close to his chest

Malaysia men’s singles shuttler Justin Hoh in action against India’s Abhishek Yeligar in the second round of Malaysia Super 100 badminton event at Juara Stadium, Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday. — IZZRAFIQ ALIAS/The Star

PETALING JAYA: Singles coaching director Kenneth Jonassen is keeping Malaysia’s SEA Games squad under wraps, but his insistence on fielding the “strongest possible team” offers a clue on who may make the cut for Thailand this December.

While the doubles department boasts plenty of depth, the singles line-up looks clearer. Men’s singles shuttlers Leong Jun Hao and Justin Hoh (pic) are the likely picks, while the women’s side could see K. Letshanaa and Wong Ling Ching getting the nod.