Sukma: FT completes team tennis sweep
PETALING JAYA: Federal Territories (FT) completed their domination of the team tennis events at the Selangor Malaysia Games (Sukma) after clinching the women’s team gold with a 2-1 win over a determined Sarawak side in the final here late yesterday.
Federal Territories (FT) secured victory in the team tennis events at the Selangor Malaysia Games (Sukma) with a 2-1 sweep. In the women's team final, Daania Hazli emerged victorious over Soo Hui Yii in a closely contested match. Despite battling cramps in the second set, Daania overcame the challenge to secure a 2-1 lead for FT.
The match then went to a deciding singles round, where Nao Phang demonstrated exceptional skill to defeat Imaan Belle Ishan, clinching the gold medal for the Federal Territories. FT head coach Hazli Zainuddin acknowledged that luck played a role in the team's triumph, as Daania had to face her earlier semi-final opponent (Joleen Saw) under fatigue during the final.
The coach emphasized the significance of a cohesive effort by the team, stating that it took overcoming a three-decade gold medal drought in the sport at Sarawak 2024. FT had previously won the men's doubles and mixed team events at the same games. The head coach also highlighted the strong chemistry and management within both the men's and women's teams.
Following this success, FT will now focus on other competitions, including singles, doubles, and mixed doubles events.
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