Sher Ling rises again after injury nightmare
KUALA LUMPUR: Two fractures and almost two years of disrupted competition left Jang Sher Ling struggling for confidence, but the national junior finally has a final to look forward to again.
KUALA LUMPUR - Jang Sher Ling, a 17-year-old national junior badminton player, has overcome recent setbacks to return to competition and reach a final for the first time in over two years. The teenager suffered a knee fracture and subsequently an ankle injury, which caused her to miss about a year of training and competition. Despite these challenges, Sher Ling defeated teammate Chua Jing Xuan in the Lee Chong Wei Cup Girls Under-17 semi-finals, 15-7, 15-11, at Stadium Juara on Saturday.
She acknowledged her need for improvement, noting that she rushed too much and made many mistakes in the second game due to strong winds. Sher Ling will face Teoh Sue Mei in the final on Sunday, hoping to boost her confidence ahead of the National Under-18 competition. Meanwhile, other athletes also showcased their skills, with Putera Raees Rafael Sulaiman claiming his first victory of the tournament in the Boys Under-15 event, and Shahadzryl Suhaime on track for an Under-13 double.
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