Jared going places but remains proud of his Sarawakian roots
KUALA LUMPUR: Jared Foo has not forgotten his badminton roots after being part of the national junior set-up.
Jared Foo, a 17-year-old badminton prodigy from Sarawak, kicked off his LCWC boys Under-17 campaign with a strong win over Chew Li Chen. The young shutterman, who has been part of the national junior setup since his teenage years, needed time to adjust against the more experienced Chew but eventually took control of the match. Jared's Sarawak pride is evident as he cites local players like James Chua and Wong Ling Ching as inspirations.
His participation in the Malaysia Games, representing his home state, adds an extra motivating factor. This tournament is a key stepping stone for Jared, who aims to secure a medal after a nine-month medal drought. Though his ultimate goal is to compete at the Olympics, Jared is focused on establishing himself in the national junior ranks and earning a spot in future major international age-group tournaments.
The girls Under-17 category saw a closely contested match between Cheah Yu Xuan and Kiera Wong Yin Xuen, with Yu Xuan ultimately emerging victorious after a hard-fought battle.
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