As such, the 27-year-old
"I had actually planned to retire after the operations on both my knees, but since they were recovering well, I will continue to play," she told a press conference here Friday.
Also present were Chief Minister Datuk Seri Idris Haron and his wife Datin Seri Fadilah Abdullah, as well as Liu Ying's family members, who had been invited by Idris for breakfast at
Liu Ying, who paired with Chan Peng Soon in the mixed doubles' event at the Rio Olympics recently, would begin training on Monday.
"I have to train hard starting Monday because there are many competitions after this," she said.
Meanwhile, Idris said the state government would give priority to the Melaka-born
"We have allowed her to do so and will approve (the application) if she applies for it," he said, adding that the incentive was a symbol of appreciation