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The Star
26-06-2025
- Sport
- The Star
Double heartbreak for squash pairs in Asian Championships finals
PETALING JAYA: It was heartbreak for the Malaysian squash camp as both national pairs fell short in the finals of the Asian Doubles Championships in Kuching, Sarawak on Wednesday (June 26). Rachel Arnold, eager to make amends after her loss in the individual final last week, partnered Ameeshenraj Chandaran in the mixed doubles. The pair put up a determined fight but were edged out by India's Anahat Singh-Abhay Singh, losing 9-11, 7-11 in 28 minutes. Billed as RM9.73 for the 1st month then RM13.90 thereafters. RM12.33/month RM8.63/month Billed as RM103.60 for the 1st year then RM148 thereafters. Free Trial For new subscribers only
The Star
22-06-2025
- Sport
- The Star
Hope in heartbreak
The wait continues: Rachel Arnold fails to end Malaysia's 10-year wait for the Asian women's squash title. — Bernama
The Sun
21-06-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Rachel Arnold falls short in Asian Squash final Again
NATIONAL squash player Rachel Arnold's struggle to end Malaysia's decade-long drought as the women's champion of the Asian Individual Squash Championship, once again failed when she lost to Hong Kong's Ho Tze Lok in the final of the 23rd edition at the Sarawak Squash Centre in Petra Jaya today. The world 19th-ranked player had to accept the superiority of her opponent after losing 4-11, 12-10, 4-11, 0-11 in a 36-minute match. The Kuala Lumpur-born player put up a tremendous fight in the second set but failed to curb the continuous pressure of the Hong Kong player who appeared more consistent and sharp in her shots. 'I am a bit disappointed with my performance in the final... I admit the pressure was quite high and I feel I was unable to adapt to the court conditions today. 'She (Ho) played really well today. She was putting me under a lot of pressure. Every time she did that, I would just sort of go for it. Now I think maybe I should have just stayed calm in those situations,' said the 29-year-old player, who also admitted that the hot weather was a big challenge throughout the match. Malaysia's all-time great Datuk Nicol Ann David, the queen of squash who is also a nine-time Asian champion, was the last national female player to win the tournament in 2015. At the 2021 edition in Islamabad, Pakistan, Rachel's dream of winning the title was also extinguished after losing to Hong Kong player Tong Tsz Wing in the final. Even though her maiden Asian title is still elusive, Rachel is determined to continue to stay in the hunt for gold in the next edition. 'My goal is still to get the title, eventually... I am aiming towards getting a better ranking in the PSA (Professional Squash Association). I think of breaking into the top 10 in the end, that is my main goal,' she said.
The Sun
21-06-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Rachel falls short again in quest for Asian title
NATIONAL squash player Rachel Arnold's struggle to end Malaysia's decade-long drought as the women's champion of the Asian Individual Squash Championship, once again failed when she lost to Hong Kong's Ho Tze Lok in the final of the 23rd edition at the Sarawak Squash Centre in Petra Jaya today. The world 19th-ranked player had to accept the superiority of her opponent after losing 4-11, 12-10, 4-11, 0-11 in a 36-minute match. The Kuala Lumpur-born player put up a tremendous fight in the second set but failed to curb the continuous pressure of the Hong Kong player who appeared more consistent and sharp in her shots. 'I am a bit disappointed with my performance in the final... I admit the pressure was quite high and I feel I was unable to adapt to the court conditions today. 'She (Ho) played really well today. She was putting me under a lot of pressure. Every time she did that, I would just sort of go for it. Now I think maybe I should have just stayed calm in those situations,' said the 29-year-old player, who also admitted that the hot weather was a big challenge throughout the match. Malaysia's all-time great Datuk Nicol Ann David, the queen of squash who is also a nine-time Asian champion, was the last national female player to win the tournament in 2015. At the 2021 edition in Islamabad, Pakistan, Rachel's dream of winning the title was also extinguished after losing to Hong Kong player Tong Tsz Wing in the final. Even though her maiden Asian title is still elusive, Rachel is determined to continue to stay in the hunt for gold in the next edition. 'My goal is still to get the title, eventually... I am aiming towards getting a better ranking in the PSA (Professional Squash Association). I think of breaking into the top 10 in the end, that is my main goal,' she said.
Barnama
21-06-2025
- Sport
- Barnama
Rachel Falls Short Again In Quest For Asian Title
National squash player Rachel Arnold (top left) fell short in her bid to end Malaysia's decade-long title drought in the women's category of the 23rd Asian Individual Squash Championships after losing to Hong Kong's Ho Tze Lok (second, top left) in the final at the Sarawak Squash Centre, Petra Jaya. KUCHING, June 21 (Bernama) -- National squash player Rachel Arnold's struggle to end Malaysia's decade-long drought as the women's champion of the Asian Individual Squash Championship, once again failed when she lost to Hong Kong's Ho Tze Lok in the final of the 23rd edition at the Sarawak Squash Centre in Petra Jaya today. The world 19th-ranked player had to accept the superiority of her opponent after losing 4-11, 12-10, 4-11, 0-11 in a 36-minute match. The Kuala Lumpur-born player put up a tremendous fight in the second set but failed to curb the continuous pressure of the Hong Kong player who appeared more consistent and sharp in her shots. bootstrap slideshow 'I am a bit disappointed with my performance in the final... I admit the pressure was quite high and I feel I was unable to adapt to the court conditions today. 'She (Ho) played really well today. She was putting me under a lot of pressure. Every time she did that, I would just sort of go for it. Now I think maybe I should have just stayed calm in those situations,' said the 29-year-old player, who also admitted that the hot weather was a big challenge throughout the match. Malaysia's all-time great Datuk Nicol Ann David, the queen of squash who is also a nine-time Asian champion, was the last national female player to win the tournament in 2015. At the 2021 edition in Islamabad, Pakistan, Rachel's dream of winning the title was also extinguished after losing to Hong Kong player Tong Tsz Wing in the final. Even though her maiden Asian title is still elusive, Rachel is determined to continue to stay in the hunt for gold in the next edition. 'My goal is still to get the title, eventually... I am aiming towards getting a better ranking in the PSA (Professional Squash Association). I think of breaking into the top 10 in the end, that is my main goal," she said.
