Sam’s not losing sight of dream


Golden boys: Sam Chong (right) partnered Thor Chuan Leong to win the men’s doubles gold at the 2011 SEA Games in Palembang.

PETALING JAYA: Former Asian Games champion Sam Chong was almost blinded in his left eye by a car accident two years ago and had to give up competitive snooker.

But it has not killed off the Malaysian snooker legend’s desire from contributing back to the sport.

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Asian Games , Sam Chong , snooker , SEA Games

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