How Jun Hoong fares will decide Zhuliang’s fate in national set-up


Malaysia's Chong Jun Hoong in action at Women 1Meter Springboard Diving during Sea Games 2017. - Art Chen / The Star

KUALA LUMPUR: Chinese diving coach Yang Zhuliang could remain a part of the Malaysian set-up – if former world champion Cheong Jun Hoong (pic) qualifies for the Tokyo Olympics.

National Sports Council (NSC) director-general Datuk Ahmad Shapawi Ismail has hinted that Zhuliang’s service could be retained if he can work his magic to turn the 29-year-old into a top contender again.

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