Legend’s words inspire Sivasangari to go all the way

Focused: S. Sivasangari in action against Hong Kong’s Chan Sin Yuk during the semi-final match. Below: Datuk Nicol David watching the match. — Bernama/NSC

SOMETIMES, a few words of encouragement from a legend are all a player needs before stepping onto court.

S. Sivasangari received just that from Malaysian squash great Datuk Nicol David, who was at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games to support the national team and also took time to meet her before yesterday’s semi-final.