Sonia ready to rumble again after long injury lay-off


Former national number one woman shuttler Sonia Cheah in action at the Axiata Cup in April 2013 before rupturing her Achillies tendon in August the same year.

KUALA LUMPUR: It’s time for the real test.

Having taken one step at a time to heal from her Achilles tendon surgery, former national No. 1 woman shuttler Sonia Cheah is ready for her first international tournament in 19 months – the Iran International Chal­lenge from Feb 12-15.

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