Rachel opts for tougher routines as she chases Games success


Aiming high: National gymnast Rachel Yeoh Li Wen is seeking to reach the Glasgow Commonwealth Games final. — IZZRAFIQ ALIAS/The Star

PETALING JAYA: National artistic gymnast Rachel Yeoh Li Wen is refusing to play it safe at the Commonwealth Games.

Instead, the 27-year-old has chosen to raise the difficulty of all her routines in a bold bid to vault into medal contention when the competition begins on Thursday in Glasgow.

Get 20% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Gymnastics

Sharul’s broken heart will go on after agony of medal miss
Shahrul suffers medal heartbreak after leaping to fourth
Rachel gears up for Asiad with courage after Glasgow miss
Tiebreak agony for Sharul as bronze slips away
Teens Kang Xian, Cadence gain valuable experience on world stage
Early stumble sees gymnast Sharul slip to last spot in floor exercise
Rachel left to rue near miss
Rachel qualifies for uneven bar final
Gymnast Rachel seals final ticket in uneven bars
Despite limited preparations due to injury, Sharul remains in contention for two medals

Others Also Read