Sentuhan keibuan Hasmah buat badminton Malaysia
Selama lebih 2 dekad, Dr Hasmah Ali sentiasa hadir sebagai tiang kekuatan keluarga badminton negara, kongsi saat kegemilangan dan keresahan di gelanggang.
On the climactic night of the 1992 Thomas Cup, Dr Siti Hasmah Ali found herself at a moment of prayer, as her team desperately sought a win against Indonesia. For 25 years, Malaysia had been chasing the prestigious title, but now faced their toughest challenge yet. During the match, Cheah Soon Kit and Soo Beng Kiang, Malaysia's stalwart players, bore the weight of the nation's hopes as they faced off against Indonesian legends Ricky Subagja and Rexy Mainaky.
In the crowded stands, Dr Hasmah's radiant dress in a white and red sari seemed to call for miracles, but the story of her actions before the battle lay shrouded in mystery. She knew the strength of Soon Kit and Beng Kiang's resolve, and she spoke to them from the heart, assuring them that there was no rival stronger than each other.
Despite her words, they fought as one heart, securing Malaysia's victory with a score of 3-2. Dr Hasmah, now 100 years old, took her final breath on that night, leaving behind a legacy that would forever be remembered in Malaysian badminton.
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- The mother of Malaysia’s badminton family freemalaysiatoday.com
