Sanjay the hero as Malaysia claim world varsity team gold

The Malaysian players (from left) Sanjay Singh Chal, Low Wee Wern, Nazihah Hanis, Mohd Addeen Idrakie and Ivan Yuen showing off their gold medal after winning the World University Squash Championships team event - Sam Tham/Star Publication

KUALA LUMPUR: Sanjay Singh Chal was staring at defeat – and so were Malaysia.

Luckily, the 22-year-old from Miri clawed his way from the brink of defeat to beat Hong Kong’s world No. 95 Wong Chi Him 11-8, 4-11, 1-11, 11-9, 11-7 in the third and deciding tie to hand Malaysia a 2-1 triumph in the team final of the World University Squash Championships at the National Squash Centre in Bukit Jalil on Sunday.