Nicol wins gold in all-Malaysian Asiad squash final


JAKARTA: Malaysian squash queen Datuk Nicol David was made to work before she overcame compatriot S. Sivasangari to take the Asian Games women's squash gold on Sunday (Aug 26).

It was the perfect gift for Nicol who celebrated her 35th birthday today, but she had to work hard before eventually outclassing her young opponent 11-13, 11-9, 5-11, 11-6, 11-8 at the Gelora Bung Karno Squash Stadium.

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