After dengue setback, John’s Games moment finally arrives


BANGKOK: National basketball player John Wong (pic) steps into his long-awaited SEA Games debut with a swirl of emotions after seeing his first opportunity slip away two years ago.

The 29-year-old John was slated to compete at the 2023 Cambodia edition, but had to pull out at the last minute due to dengue.

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