KUALA LUMPUR: The national women's squash squad ended the 2024 World Squash Team Championships in Hong Kong, China, with the bronze medal after losing to the United States (US).
World No 17 Rachel Arnold, who went first for Malaysia, displayed great fighting spirit, forcing Amanda Sobhy to battle through to a decisive fifth set. However, Rachel eventually lost 9-11, 11-7, 9-11, 11-5, 8-11 after 45 minutes of play.
The loss meant that World No 10 S. Sivasangari was given the heavy responsibility to level the score, but she succumbed to Olivia Fiechter with a result of 11-7, 11-9, 5-11, 2-11, 2-11 in 47 minutes.
Sivasangari's defeat meant that Aira Azman, who was scheduled to play as the third singles, was not fielded in the semi-final.
The national women's squash team's best achievement was in the 2014 edition in Canada, where Malaysia finished as runners-up after losing to England in the final. - BERNAMA