Counting on you: Cheam June Wei is the possible replacement for injured Lee Chong Wei (inset) for the upcoming Asian Games.
PETALING JAYA: In an unexpected move, the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) have named national shuttler Cheam June Wei to replace Lee Chong Wei in the men’s singles at the Asian Games in Indonesia next month.
BAM president Datuk Seri Norza Zakaria said the 21-year-old who is the Dutch International champion is currently the preferred choice of national men’s singles head coach Datuk Misbun Sidek.
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