Wong’s leap from athletics to basketball brings new spark of life


Catching the eye: John was selected to join the Cambodia SEA Games squad following his superb performance in the Agong Cup last December and Asean Basketball League in January.

PETALING JAYA: National cager John Wong has made quite a leap from track and field to the basketball court.

The 26-year-old, who stands 1.87m (6’1’’) started his sports journey in athletics before he was introduced to basketball at the age of nine.

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