Addeen can’t shoulder weight of title defence at National C’ships

Tough luck: Addeen Idrakie’s (left) shoulder injury has sidelined him from competing at the National Championships from Aug 13-17.

PETALING JAYA: There won’t be a title defence attempt from Addeen Idrakie at the National Championships next week as the national squash player will be absent due to injury.

A shoulder injury has sidelined the 31-year-old Addeen from competing in Penang from Aug 13-17, adding to his time away from the court after having already spent six months off it earlier this year.