Nervous Aira seals dramatic win as Malaysia retain Asiad title
NAGOYA: Playing in a deciding match was a new experience for Aira Azman, but the young squash player overcame her nerves to help Malaysia beat Hong Kong 2-1 and defend their women’s team gold medal at the Aichi-Nagoya Games on Friday.
NAGOYA: In a decisive match, Aira Azman overcame her nerves to help Malaysia defend their women's squash gold medal at the Aichi-Nagoya Games on Friday, defeating Hong Kong 2-1. The 11-year-old player put in a strong performance, winning the crucial third match 11-9, 11-5, 11-4. Aira expressed being nervous about playing in the deciding match, but acknowledged the team's trust in her abilities.
Malaysia's seventh gold medal in the Games surpassed their target of six. Teammate S Sivasangari admitted her second-match performance fell short due to a busy schedule including tournaments in London and Qatar. She expressed disappointment with her play but praised her teammates' support.
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