Kien Keat to watch his weight ahead of tournament
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PETALING JAYA: National doubles shuttler Koo Kien Keat (pic)
is a food lover but he has vowed to watch what he eats ahead of the
World Championships.
Top seeds Kien Keat-Tan Boon Heong are Malaysia’s great hopes at the world meet, which will be held in Paris from Aug 23-29.
Kien Keat and Boon Heong are currently at Bath University in England with the other World Championships qualifiers, except for men’s singles shuttler Lee Chong Wei.
Kien Keat said that had
always tried to enjoy the best of both worlds – giving best in badminton
and taking the opportunity to try out local delicacies.
“I have a penchant for food. I travel extensively and I try all kinds of food. I love Asian food the best. I remember a noodle dish I had in Macau ... that probably was the best,” said Kien Keat
“I also like England and French cuisines.
“Some of their steaks are a delight. In fact, I enjoy watching Jamie Oliver’s cook shows during my free time. But I do not over-indulge.”
Kien Keat is so concerned about his food intake that he is cooking his own meals in Bath.
“Since I only take light meals now, I decided to cook myself. I am not taking any chances in the preparations for the world championships.
“As a badminton player, I know the importance of watching my weight.”
Kien Keat-Boon Heong have looked fitter in recent tournaments.
In fact, at the recent Taiwan Open, they showed improved physical strength en route to losing to South Koreans Lee Yong-dae-Jung Jae-sung in the semi-final.
“Boon Heong and I have shed a few kilos. We are giving emphasis to our physical training programme. We hope this will give us an extra edge at the world meet,” said Kien Keat. The Malaysians are in the same quarter as China’s Chai Biao-Zhang Nan and South Korea’s Yong-dae-Jae-sung.
Both their probable opponents play fast and attacking games and the Malaysians will have to be physically ready to cope with them.
Top seeds Kien Keat-Tan Boon Heong are Malaysia’s great hopes at the world meet, which will be held in Paris from Aug 23-29.
Kien Keat and Boon Heong are currently at Bath University in England with the other World Championships qualifiers, except for men’s singles shuttler Lee Chong Wei.
“I have a penchant for food. I travel extensively and I try all kinds of food. I love Asian food the best. I remember a noodle dish I had in Macau ... that probably was the best,” said Kien Keat
“I also like England and French cuisines.
“Some of their steaks are a delight. In fact, I enjoy watching Jamie Oliver’s cook shows during my free time. But I do not over-indulge.”
Kien Keat is so concerned about his food intake that he is cooking his own meals in Bath.
“Since I only take light meals now, I decided to cook myself. I am not taking any chances in the preparations for the world championships.
“As a badminton player, I know the importance of watching my weight.”
Kien Keat-Boon Heong have looked fitter in recent tournaments.
In fact, at the recent Taiwan Open, they showed improved physical strength en route to losing to South Koreans Lee Yong-dae-Jung Jae-sung in the semi-final.
“Boon Heong and I have shed a few kilos. We are giving emphasis to our physical training programme. We hope this will give us an extra edge at the world meet,” said Kien Keat. The Malaysians are in the same quarter as China’s Chai Biao-Zhang Nan and South Korea’s Yong-dae-Jae-sung.
Both their probable opponents play fast and attacking games and the Malaysians will have to be physically ready to cope with them.
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