Independent shuttler Soniia retires


PETALING JAYA: Former national champion Soniia Cheah (pic) has announced her retirement after battling with a series of injuries for more than 10 years.

Despite her injury problems, the 29-year-old Soniia achieved her life-long dream by competing at the Tokyo Olympics last year.

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