Gold hopes lifted with duo’s return

THE Malaysian sepaktakraw squad to the Asian Games have been given a boost with the return of Mohd Futra Abdul Ghani and Mohd Normanizam. The duo, together with Mohammad Zulkarnain, are Malaysia's best bets to win a gold medal in the inter-regu event in Doha. According to national sepaktakraw team manager DSP Idris Karim the duo were initially doubtful of making the trip after both suffered ankle injuries. However, Idris said the duo have now been given the all-clear by doctors from the National Sports Institute (NSI). "We are glad that Mohd Futra and Mohd Normanizam have been given the...