Soniia has not played a single game but already a 'winner'


File photo of Malaysia's women singles shuttler Soniia Cheah in action against Thailand's Intanon Ratchanok during the SEA Games team event semi-finals match at Muntinlupa Sports Complex in Manila. The Malaysian lost. IZZRAFIQ ALIAS/ The Star.

PETALING JAYA: Whether Soniia Cheah can pull off a shocker in her decisive Group N battle against overwhelming Thai favourite Ratchanok Intanon on Wednesday – she's already a 'winner'.

The 28-year-old displayed great sportsmanship by taking to her Instagram to express sympathy for her opponent Laura Sarosi moments after the Hungarian conceded a walkover due to an Achilles injury.

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