Tough call made to protect young talents, says squash director


Huge blow: Low Wa Sern was supposed to play in his fourth and final world junior meet.

PETALING JAYA: Safety comes first for squash players.

That was the sole reason that led to Malaysia pulling out of the World Junior Championship in Cairo, Egypt, from July 21-Aug 1, following escalating regional tensions in the Middle East between Israel and Iran.

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