Wendy’s retirement exposes huge gap in divers’ quality but MSF not panicking


Glorious years: Wendy Ng Yan Yee and Nur Dhabitah Sabri in action for the women’s synchronised 3m springboard category during the 2018 Asian Games.

KUALA LUMPUR: It’s a painful reality but Wendy Ng Yan Yee’s decision to retire has only exposed the big gap between the seniors and current back-up divers.

The three-time Olympian announced her retirement on Monday after serving 14 years in the national diving team and contributing medals at the SEA Games, Commonwealth Games and Asian Games.

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