Sukma tennis siblings have potential to win SEA Games medal, says coach
KUALA LUMPUR: Federal Territories (FT) head coach Hazli Zainuddin believes siblings Imran Daniel and Daania Hazli can translate their stellar mixed doubles performances at the recent Malaysia Games (Sukma) into a podium challenge at next year's Malaysia SEA Games.
KUALA LUMPUR: FT coach Hazli Zainuddin is confident that siblings Imran Daniel and Daania Hazli can secure a medal in the mixed doubles at the upcoming SEA Games. The FT duo claimed six gold medals in the sport at the recent Sukma, including both mixed doubles events. Coach Hazli, who is also their father, expressed satisfaction with their performance, noting they performed well under pressure.
Despite their emotional ups and downs on court, they delivered when it mattered most. Imran also won gold in men's doubles with Darrshan Suresh Kumar and men's team event, while Daania won gold in women's doubles with Nao Phang Ziyi and women's team. Hazli believes Imran and Daania have the potential to finish on the mixed doubles podium at SEA Games next year, provided they get good seeding.
He urged them to focus on improving their ITF rankings to achieve this. FT has the talent to maintain its strong performances at the next Sukma edition, according to Hazli, who is hoping to see more players step up to fill the places left by Imran and Daania.
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