KUALA LUMPUR: Penang-born badminton player Loh Kean Yew has no regrets switching allegiances to Singapore.
Kean Yew, who now holds Singaporean citizenship, put up a strong fight before going down to Malaysia's Soong Joo Ven in three sets in the men's team event semi-final at the Kuala Lumpur Sea Games (KL2017) today.
Kean Yew, who made his Sea Games debut for Singapore at the 2015 edition, said he is not looking back.
"I do not regret this decision. They (Singapore) have given me all the support I needed since I continued my studies there when I was 13," said the 20-year-old, when met after his match today.
"I don't deny that my coach in Malaysia had taken care of me and developed my skills; however, I have long studied and adapted to life in Singapore."
Kean Yew's brother Loh Kean Hean, who is two years older, is also part of the Singapore badminton team at KL2017 and had partnered Terry Hee in the men's doubles.
Translated from Berita Harian