Razif Sidek discharged from hospital
KUALA LUMPUR: Badminton legend Datuk Razif Sidek, who has just recovered from a serious health condition, has never missed a beat about the sport in the country.
His passion for badminton had, in fact, helped him recover faster from pneumonia.
Razif has been in high spirits since being discharged from hospital on Monday.
"I am getting
better each day. I have another check-up in two weeks' time, and in the meantime, I just need to take a good rest," Razif said when contacted by Timesport on Thursday.
"Everything should be alright after that, and I am thankful for the moral support that I have received from family, friends, and fans.
"Badminton has always kept me going."
Razif had also enquired about the progress of the doubles, and was delighted to hear that independent pairs - Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani and Goh Soon Huat-Shevon Lai have joined the Road to Gold (RTG) programme yesterday.
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