Spirited Gan Teik Chai – Tan Bin Shen determined to secure place in 2012 Olympic Games
Gan Teik Chai and Tan Bin Shen, the young and passionate Malaysian shuttlers in the Men’s Doubles category, are quite determined to secure a place in the 2012 Olympic Games. If they do that, they will become the first independent shuttlers in the Men’s Doubles
category who will represent Malaysia in the mega event.
The Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) have made it clear that independent shuttlers can also participate in the Olympic Games if they qualify on merit. This announcement has filled Gan Teik and Tan Bin with passion and now they are determined to grab
the chance by playing to their full potential in the upcoming international events.
Malaysia’s top seeded shuttlers in the Men’s Doubles category, Tan Boon Heong and Koo Kien Keat will be the favourites for the titles but for becoming the second pair of Malaysia in the Olympic Games, the spirited Gan Teik and Tan Bin are quite passionate.
The Chances of becoming a part of the Olympic squad are bright for the young duo as their higher ranked shuttlers Mohd Fairuzizuan Mohd Tazari and Mohd Zakry Abdul Latif have resigned from the national team.
The World Number 30 pair of Tan Bin and Gan Teik will be among the hot favourites to become the second seeds in Malaysia and are expected to qualify for the London Olympics which will take place at Wembley Arena in London, England next year.
Gan Teik said, “The regulations for the Olympic Games have become stricter. Even to qualify is not an easy task but we still have a chance to fight for it. There is a clear guideline for participation at the Olympics and we will try to qualify for it.”
While saying thanks to the sponsors, Gan Teik said, “We are grateful our sponsors are on our side and supporting us. We will try not to disappoint them.”
The qualifying round events have been started since May 1, 2011 and every tournament on the BWF calendar will award precious points to the contenders which will help them to qualify for the Olympic Games. Gan Teik and Tan Bin are confident to avail the chance
this time by proving their worth in the upcoming events at international stage.
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