PETALING JAYA: Egypt’s bid to capture squash’s first ever-Olympic gold received a major boost after teenage sensation Amina Orfi (pic)etched her name in history by becoming the youngest world champion.
At just 18 years and 10 months, she put on a mature performance to take down eight-time world champion and compatriot Nour ElSherbini 6-11, 11-6, 11-9, 7-11, 14-12 in a thrilling 106-minute clash at the Palm Hills Sports Club in Giza.
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