A Deepavali eve to remember for Yasshmita despite Malaysia's defeat
KUALA LUMPUR: It was not the perfect Deepavali eve for up-and-coming squash player Yasshmita Jadish Kumar, but helping Malaysia secure silver at the Asian Team Championships was still a proud moment.
Deepavali eve proved to be a memorable one for up-and-coming squash player Yasshmita Jadish Kumar, despite Malaysia's defeat in the Asian Team Championships. The 22-year-old, who is based in Cairo, helped Malaysia secure a silver medal by winning her four matches in the tournament. However, Malaysia's hopes of victory were dashed when they lost 2-1 to Hong Kong in their final round-robin tie in Islamabad, Pakistan.
Yasshmita's effort was particularly noteworthy as she upset world No. 40 Lee Ka Yi, who is ranked ahead of her. The young player expressed her delight at defeating a higher-ranked opponent, stating that she was overall happy with her performance in the tournament. While Malaysia gave a strong challenge to the Hong Kong players, the latter had more experience and higher-ranked players to their advantage.
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