Sinking feeling as swimmer Jing En forced to miss world meet again


PETALING JAYA: Two-time Olympian breaststroker Phee Jinq En has lost a crucial tune-up opportunity for the Hangzhou Asian Games in two months time as she is not swimming in the World Aquatics Championships in Fukuoka, Japan.

Jinq En announced on her social media account her withdrawal from the squad for the ongoing world meet due to health issues.

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