SINGAPORE — Loh Kean Yew remembers preparing for his first tournament after his Badminton World Championships victory last December.
Buoyed by his encouraging form after the Tokyo Olympics, Loh entered the World Championships in Huelva, Spain, as an unfancied outside bet - and left as an unlikely world-beater, sweeping through the men's singles competition and handing defeats to the likes of world No.1 Viktor Axelsen and world No.3 Anders Antonsen.
"It's been rocky, but I'm still trying, and I feel I've handled myself better with each tournament," he said. Loh acknowledged that these are new commitments and responsibilities that come with being a recognisable sports figure, but he is glad that there are people around him to keep him focused on his profession.
Another source of support is his family and close friends. Due to his busy touring schedule, Loh does not have much time to spend with his close-knit family and friends, but whenever he did, he is glad that they always made him feel relaxed. When asked whether a team or an individual gold medal at the SEA Games would mean more to him, he quickly replied, "Both medals will mean a lot to me and Singapore. I want to win both because it's been a long time since Singapore won a SEA Games gold in badminton."
It’s a different league now, but I’m sure you’ll soon find your feet 💪💪
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