BANGKOK: Singapore’s hopes of winning its first women’s singles gold in 14 years have been dealt a big blow as world number 18 Yeo Jia Min will not compete in the event.

According to the tournament’s official draw, Singapore will be represented by world number 150 Insyirah Khan and world-ranked 192 Jaslyn Hooi.

Insyirah will go up against Malaysia’s Wong Ling Ching, while Hooi faces K Letshanaa, who is also from Malaysia.

Yeo, who was one of Singapore’s two flag bearers at the Games’ opening ceremony on Tuesday, also did not feature in the team event.

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