Yeo will next face Mauritius’ 94th-ranked Kate Foo Kune for a spot in the knockout round.
Singapore's Yeo Jia Min in action against Dorsa Yavarivafa of the Olympic Refugee team in the badminton women's singles Group I.
The 25-year-old, who had her parents and boyfriend, former national swimmer Pang Sheng Jun, supporting her in the stands, said: “I really respect these players who come from backgrounds that are not so conducive for their sport, but she still kept her dream, and making it to the Olympics must have been massive for her.
A beaming Yavarivafa was just happy to be able to play on the sport’s biggest stage as the former swimmer and basketballer continues to chase her badminton dreams. Overjoyed to have her parents watch her play in person, she said: “It was so amazing. The crowd was so supportive, I loved it. My coach told me to take deep breaths to remain calm, and I was also listening to a Persian song with the message to never give up.”
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