{
  "id": 2343533,
  "title": "Thanusaa completes golden Sukma farewell after injury battle",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/thanusaa-completes-golden-sukma-farewell-after-injury-battle",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-21T08:52:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/racquet-sports/2026/08/1515971/thanusaa-completes-golden-sukma-farewell-after-injury-battle"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "U. Thanusaa concluded her Malaysia Games (Sukma) career on a high note, clinching a double in the squash competition. Thanusaa, who recently helped Melaka end a 32-year drought for an individual Sukma squash title, led her state to a surprise win in the women's team final at the Astaka Sports Complex. After falling behind by one match, Melaka rallied to defeat Negri Sembilan 2-1 and secure the gold medal. Thanusaa, ranked 114th in the world, credited her teammate Goh Zhi Xuan for delivering the winning point in the final. The 20-year-old, currently studying in Connecticut, expressed pride in her performance and goals for the upcoming PSA Tour, aiming to climb into the top 100.",
  "summary": "PETALING JAYA: U. Thanusaa signed off from the Malaysia Games (Sukma) in grand fashion, completing a sweet double in the squash competition.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}