A feast before the fight for women shuttlers Pearly and Co

From left: Kwan Yoke Meng, Toh Ee Wei, M. Thinaah, Lim Chiew Sien, former women's doubles shuttler Vivian Hoo, Pearly Tan and former women's singles player Eoon Qi Xuan enjoying dinner

PETALING JAYA: Before jetting off to Paris for the World Championships, Malaysia’s women shuttlers made a pit stop for a different kind of fuel – a hearty meal with a familiar mentor.

Pearly Tan, M. Thinaah and Toh Ee Wei shared dinner with their former coach Kwan Yoke Meng, who once guided them as juniors, and still plays the role of motivator ahead of the competition starting on Monday in Paris.