Arif battles fever and flu before big stage in Paris
Arif is preparing to make his debut with Yap Roy King in the world meet which starts next Monday in Paris.
Men's doubles coach Herry Iman Pierngadi said that the 23-year-old fell sick on Monday and could not train.
'Arif was down with fever and flu on Monday and could not train. He has returned to training today (Tuesday) but has still not fully recovered yet,' said Herry after overseeing the training session at the Academy Badminton Malaysia (ABM) in Bukit Kiara yesterday.
'He could not take part in one of the three sessions that I had planned. He could participate in the other two sessions. I am a bit worried as the world meet is quite close.
'I will keep monitoring his physical condition. Hopefully, he can return to his normal self quickly.'
Arif and Roy King are scheduled to leave for Paris on Thursday (Aug 21) with the rest of the team.
The pair, who are currently ranked No. 22 in the world, are hoping to impress in the prestigious meet.
Roy King-Arif have been boosted by their maiden World Tour title win in the Macau Open earlier this month.
The duo will open their campaign in Paris against Japan's world No. 34 Kenya Mitsuhashi-Hiroki Okamura.
A tough test against Thailand's world No. 12 Dechapol Puavaranukroh-Kittinupong Kedren awaits them in the second round if Roy King-Arif get past the Japanese pair.
Meanwhile, Malaysia will also be represented in the men's doubles by world No. 2 Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik, world No. 3 Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani and Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun (No. 7).
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