Izzati: I’m ready to play through pain barrier for Malaysia


National womens basketball team captain Nur Izzati Yaakob (left) and vice captain Pang Hui Pin

PETALING JAYA: Captain Nur Izzati Yaakob (pic) is ready to put her body on the line to defend Malaysia’s title in women’s basketball at the Kuala Lumpur SEA Games.

The 27-year-old point guard picked up a knock in Malaysia’s tour of Taiwan last month. As a result, she only featured in two of the team’s six matches.

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