Flag bearer honour fuels podium hunt for Cheong Min


Leading the way: Tan Cheong Min feels proud to be selected to carry the flag at the Asiad. — AZMAN GHANI/The Star

KUALA LUMPUR: Wushu world champion exponent Tan Cheong Min added a coveted milestone to her distinguished career after she was named as the national contingent’s flag bearer for the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games from Sept 19-Oct 4.

Cheong Min, who already has multiple world titles to her name, described it as an honour to be awarded the role.

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