Loh Kean Yew has swung his racket on international stages – but did you know that one of his first badminton nets was his house gate? Read on to find out how Singapore’s first badminton world champion became a smashing success!

About the Author

Claire Lum is a writer with editorial experience in publishing. She has covered topics such as finance, education, and arts and culture. She has also acquired books on social science subjects and worked on titles featuring notable personalities, including Art of Joy, about mural artist Yip Yew Chong; former politician George Yeo’s Selected Musings; and Unfinished Canvas, about architect Koh Seow Chuan. She graduated from the National University of Singapore with a degree in English literature and a minor in theatre studies.