Injury hampers Boon Heong’s chances at Asian Games

Incheon: After a four years title drought, Malaysia’s men’s doubles ace Tan Boon Heong was hoping to explode back onto the badminton scene with this new permanent partner Hoon Thien How in the Asian Games. However, a left thigh injury he sustained during a training session in Kuala Lumpur could hamper his chances at claiming his second Asian Games gold medal.Tan Boon Heong speaks to media before departing for Incheon

“I can feel the pain, but I did not talk to doctors at National Sports Institute (NSI), therefore, I don’t know how serious the injury is. I hope it is not going to be a problem,” said Boon Heong.

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Park Joo-bong comes home with Japanese team

Incheon: The current head coach of Japan national badminton team and the 1992 Summer Olympics men’s doubles gold medalist Park Joo-bong (with Kim Moon-Soo) of South Korea, has very mixed feelings about coaching the Japanese tam to compete at his home country.Japan head coach Park Joo-bong holds aloft the Thomas Cup after they beat Malaysia 3-2 in the Thomas Cup final in New Delhi last May.

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Lin Dan feels thankful to play in his 4th Asian Games

Incheon: Chinese badminton delegation arrived in Incheon on Wednesday afternoon to attend the 17th Asian Games. When asked by reporter, defending men’s singles player Lin Dan said: “This is my fourth time playing in the Asian Games, is very special and I can’t be thankful enough. I appreciate the opportunity to participate and looking forward to play well in every match.”Lin Dan - before his departure to Incheon

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Soon Huat, Iskandar need to step up at the Asian Games

Kuala Lumpur: Malaysian men’s singles coach – Tey Seu Bock urged Goh Soon Huat and Iskandar Zulkarnain Zainuddin to help the Malaysia team advance past the group stages in the Incheon Asian Games.Iskandar Zulkarnain Zainuddin and Goh Soon Huat play crucial role for Malaysia in the Asiad team event

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Goh V Shem-Tan Wee Kiong is ready to rock at Asian Games

Kuala Lumpur: At the Guangzhou Asian Games four years ago, Tan Wee Kiong and his former partner Mak Hee Chun lost in the first round of men’s doubles event to Hiroyuki Endo-Kenichi Hayakawa of Japan 21-17, 21-6.Can Tan Wee Kiong (left), Goh V Shem bring home the Asian Games gold medal?
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Saina Nehwal: I want Vimal Kumar at Asian Games

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Bangalore: Ace Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal, who has been training under Vimal Kumar for the last one week, wants the former chief coach to travel to Incheon, Korea with her for the upcoming Asian Games.Saina Nehwal and her new coach Vimal Kumar at a training session

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Lee,Li,and Lee seek redemption in Incheon Asian Games

Kuala Lumpur: Do you know what Lee and Li have in common? Although they are spelled differently, they actually share the same meaning and refer to the same Chinese and Korean Hanja character – .Wish Lee Chong Wei, Li Xuerui and Lee Yong-dae good luck in Incheon
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Jwala Gutta withdraws from Asiad, Ashwini seeks new partner

New Delhi: 2010 Delhi Commonwealth Games gold medalists Jwala Gutta has pulled out from the Asian Games, after sustaining a sprain in the right knee. After a diagnosis, her doctor has advised her to take a break for the next 14 days, to avoid aggravating the injury.Wish Jwala Gutta a speedy recovery

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