In the aftermath of his Thailand Masters win over Lin Dan last Sunday, Singapore shuttler Loh Kean Yew penned a 292-word Whatsapp message, not to his family, friends or fans, but to his juniors in the national intermediate squad (NIS).
The 21-year-old thanked them for their support and encouraged them to "dream bigger".
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