Commonwealth Games 2018: Gold Coast, April 4-15

Mental game crucial for third-place clash

Danny Bawa Chrisnanta (front) and Terry Hee Yong Kai of Singapore in action during the men's doubles badminton match at the Commonwealth Games. PHOTO: REUTERS
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What they lack in skills and experience, they will have to make up for it with a lot of heart and sturdy minds.

Kelvin Ho, Singapore's badminton coach and team manager at the Commonwealth Games, believes that his young team - with an average age of 22.1 years - have what it takes to win the mixed team bronze-medal match against England today.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on April 09, 2018, with the headline Mental game crucial for third-place clash. Subscribe