Sukma women's takraw players bag two gold medals
Published on: Thursday, April 17, 2014
Kota Kinabalu: Sabah's Malaysia Games (Sukma) Girls Takraw players are on the right track leading up to the national games after they bagged two gold medals at the Satun Takraw Open Championship 2014, Phatthlung, Thailand recently.However, Sabah A and B regus' outing ended in the semi-finals after both teams were defeated by Phatthlung regus to settle for joint third.Regu A, comprising of Nurfaezahtun as Tekong, Lailah Nalat as Left Inside and Nurfaezahni Masri as Right Inside together with substitutes Jostilah Jaalif and Junaini Emut lost to Phatthlung A 7-21 and 15-21.
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Meanwhile, Regu B with Ellzah Bahari (Tekong), Razmah Anam (Left Inside), Norfateha Rossli (Right Inside), Amilyah Awang and Alveani Awang (substitutes) lost 17-21 and 10-21 to Phatthlung B.The Sukma team's victory was also a motivation boost before they go on to Sukma in Perlis where the Takraw event will kick-off on May 27."Our trip to Thailand was definitely very useful for the team as it was also a good preparation for our players before we head to Perlis."The main thing was not to bring back medals in Thailand but our players needed the experience and exposure besides taking in as much as they can from other players," said team manager, Awang Ibrahim.
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