Hoe Yean’s hopes sink as Malaysia end swimming campaign on low note


KHIEW Hoe Yean failed in his bid to match his Asian Games debut achievement in Hangzhou three years ago as the Malaysian swimming team ended their campaign on a disappointing note at the Tokyo Aquatics Centre.

The 24-year-old experienced a shock exit when he touched the wall in 3:56.94s to finish 13th overall and miss out on the final.

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