Aira passes stern Welsh test to advance at World C’ships


PETALING JAYA: Squash player Aira Azman (pic) survived a strong challenge from Wales’ Lowri Roberts to advance to the second round of the World Championships.

World No. 37 Aira was pushed hard by world No. 96 Roberts but she managed to stay cool to come out on top 11-8, 11-8, 10-12, 14-12 in Cairo on Friday.

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