Syahir’s racing against time to recover ahead of Asiad

No time to waste: Mohd Syahir Mohd Rosdi (top) aims to work on his fitness to get himself back to the level required to compete against the continent’s best. — AZHAR MAHFOF/The Star

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia’s top sepak takraw tekong Mohd Syahir Mohd Rosdi is confident he will be given the green light to compete at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games next week.

The 30-year-old said he feels about 90% ready after recovering from a muscle tear in his right calf, but knows time is running out with the team set to depart for the Games soon.