Dong seeks more support for shuttlers

GUANGZHOU - The members of the Chinese disabled badminton team never expected to have so many fans cheering for them at the Asian Para Games, however their coach wants even more support.

Ten years after his retirement, Dong Jiong, the former world No 1, has returned to the courts and wants to draw more public attention and support for his players.

"The presence of large audiences was a great encouragement for them, and they couldn't be more happy to have people cheering for them," said the 37-year-old.