Wa Sern's US stint pays off with Sukma squash gold
KUALA LUMPUR: Studying in the United States has proved to be a worthwhile investment for Perak squash player Low Wa Sern, who upgraded his bronze medal from the 2024 Sarawak Malaysia Games (Sukma) to gold in Selangor on Tuesday.
Perak squash player Low Wa Sern has achieved a significant milestone in his career by winning the gold medal in the Sukma squash tournament held in Selangor. The 20-year-old, who is currently studying in the United States, demonstrated his improvement by defeating Selangor's M. Nickhileswar 11-6, 11-8, 11-2 in the final. Despite his success, Wa Sern acknowledged the influence of former Federal Territories men's singles champion Joachim Chuah, who is also pursuing his studies in the US.
He trained with Chuah, which helped him elevate his performance and compete against stronger opponents. Wa Sern expressed his admiration for Chuah and credited him for the pressure he feels on the court, which helps him strive for excellence. The squash player has come a long way since his bronze medal performance at the 2024 Sarawak Malaysia Games (Sukma).
Meanwhile, Federal Territories claimed the men's singles bronze in the tournament, with Raziq Putra Fakhrur Razi defeating Terengganu's Jayden Oon in the final. In the women's competition, Melaka claimed victory with U. Thanussa defeating Kedah's K Sehveetrraa 11-7, 13-11, 11-7 in the final.
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