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New Straits Times
7 days ago
- Sport
- New Straits Times
No sanctions for Malaysia pulling out of World Junior Squash event
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia will not face any sanctions for withdrawing from the World Junior Squash Championships in Cairo on July 21-Aug 1. The Squash Racquets Association of Malaysia (SRAM) pulled its players from the tournament, citing safety concerns amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East — specifically the conflict involving Israel and Iran. SRAM president Gerard Monteiro confirmed that the World Squash Federation (WSF) had accepted Malaysia's decision to withdraw and would not impose penalties. "WSF has given us the assurance that there is no risk of sanctions for pulling out of the World Juniors," said Gerard, who also sits on the WSF Ethics Commission. "Even China have done the same." Malaysia's withdrawal followed advice from authorities against sending players to Egypt due to security concerns. A total of 12 Malaysians — six boys and six girls — were initially slated to compete in the Under-19 championships.
New Straits Times
15-07-2025
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Middle East crisis wrecks Malaysia's squash dream
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia have withdrawn from the World Junior Squash Championships in Cairo, Egypt from July 21-Aug 1 due to the Middle East crisis (conflict between Israel and Iran). Squash Racquets Association of Malaysia president Gerard Monteiro said the authorities have advised them not to go to the tournament. "We have informed the World Squash Federation of our withdrawal from the championships yesterday due to uncertainty of the situation in the Middle East," said Gerard today. Six Malaysian boys and six girls were supposed to take part in the Under-19 championships in Cairo. Low Wa Sern, who won the boys' Under-19 title in the Asian Junior Championships in Gimcheon, South Korea recently, was seeded joint fifth for the world meet. The Perakian was to play his fourth and last World Junior Championships. "Unfortunately, it's not going to happen. I am disappointed," said Wa Sern who finished fifth in the World Junior Championships in Houston, the United States last year. Another national junior player, M. Nickhileswar, was also disappointed at not being able to participate in Cairo. "The players were informed by SRAM on Saturday (July 12) that they would not be going to Cairo because of the crisis in the Middle East. "It is disappointing because all my hard work in training has gone to waste. However, I can still compete in the next two World Junior Championships as I am 16."
The Star
12-07-2025
- Sport
- The Star
Chin up, Sangari
PETALING JAYA: It may have been a disappointing end to the season for squash player S. Sivasangari (pic), but her overall campaign was far from a letdown. Squash Racquets Association of Malaysia (SRAM) coaching director Andrew Cross believes there is no reason for Sivasangari to dwell on poor results at the PSA World Tour Finals in Toronto last week, as it do not reflect the strong season she has had. Cancel anytime. Ad-free. Full access to Web and App. RM 13.90/month RM 9.73 /month Billed as RM 9.73 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter. RM 12.39/month RM 8.63 /month Billed as RM 103.60 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.
The Star
22-06-2025
- Sport
- The Star
Maniam continues to shine as he receives honorary membership with WSF
Squash Racquets Association of Malaysia (SRAM) coaching director, Major (Rtd) speak to the media during the Ace Malaysia Squash Cup Launching in Partnership with SRAM in Petaling Jaya, Selangor.— MUHAMAD SHAHRIL ROSLI/The Star
The Sun
18-06-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
M'sia dominate quarter-final berths at Asian Individual Squash Championships
MALAYSIA continued to showcase dominance in Asian squash as five national women's players advanced to the quarter-finals of the 2025 Asian Individual Championships at the Sarawak Squash Centre, Petra Jaya, today. Top seed Rachel Arnold had little trouble dispatching Japan's Risa Sugimoto in straight games, winning 11-5, 11-7, 11-8. The 29-year-old is set to face China's Tong Tsz Wing, who earlier defeated Singapore's Au Yeong Wai Yhann 11-4, 11-6, 11-7. Also recording a comfortable victory was Aira Azman, who overwhelmed Japan's Boram Ryoo 11-1, 11-3, 11-4. Aira is scheduled to face fellow Malaysian Yee Xin Ying in tomorrow's last eight. Earlier, Yee beat another Japanese opponent, Erisa Sano, 11-4, 11-4, 9-11, 11-7. Aifa Azman also secured her place by defeating Chan Sin Yuk of China 11-3, 11-5, 11-5. She will next face another Chinese player, Lee Ka Yi. Another Malaysian player, Ainaa Amani, extended the women's team's excellence by defeating Japan's Akari Midorikawa 11-3, 11-3, 11-6. Ainaa is set to meet Ho Tze Lok in another quarter-final tie. Meanwhile, in the men's category, Joachim Chuah advanced to the last eight after a hard-fought five-game battle against Pakistan's Noor Zaman, winning 11-3, 11-3, 3-11, 10-12, 11-2. Joachim will face India's Velavan Senthilkumar next. His teammate, Ameeshenraj Chandaran, also earned a convincing win, defeating India's Suraj Chand 5-11, 11-3, 11-4, 11-3 to book a meeting with top Qatari seed, Abdulla Al-Tamimi. Squash Racquets Association of Malaysia (SRAM) head coach, Shahril Shahidan expressed confidence in the growing maturity of the young Malaysian players in high-intensity matches. 'In the women's category, we have strong hopes, especially with Rachel as the top seed. 'As for the men's matches, they are expected to be more intense, but I believe in the physical ability and fighting spirit of our young players. Our hope is for them to remain consistent,' he told Bernama.
