GOOD ALL ROUND

Khairy believes Sudirman Cup team can upset rivals

AJITPAL SINGH ajitpalsingh@nst.com.my We have Goh Jin Wei in the women’s singles and the 17year-old must use the opportunity to shine in Gold Coast.

“We have a good women’s doubles pair in Woon Khe Wei-Vivian Hoo. Consistency is their enemy but I hope they can step-up to deliver points,” he said.

Malaysia will open their Group IC campaign against Germany on May 23, followed by Japan on the following day. The top two from each of the four groups will qualify for the quarter-finals.

Khairy also hopes Goh V ShemTan Wee Kiong will be able to raise their game following a spate of mediocre performances this season.

LUQMAN HAKIM ZUBIR Sports Minister Khairy Jamaluddin hands over the national flag to Sudirman Cup team leader Lee Chong Wei at a ceremony witnessed by BAM president Datuk Seri Norza Zakaria (right) at the National Sports Academy in Bukit Kiara yesterday.