Our girls stun HK to book World Junior Team C'ships final berth against Egypt
The Malaysian girls' squash team defeated Hong Kong to reach the World Junior Team Championships final in Canada. They are set to face defending champions Egypt in the final match.
Why it matters
This marks a significant achievement for Malaysian youth sports on the international stage.
PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian girls’ squash team pulled off a stunning win to defeat Hong Kong and book their spot in the World Junior Team Championships final in Canada on Thursday (July 30).
Malaysia upset second seeds Hong Kong 2-0 at Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, to enter the final for the first time since 2023.
Doyce Lee claimed the first point after defeating Armona Cheung 10-12, 11-8, 12-10, 8-11, 21-19 before Whitney Isabelle Wilson delivered the winning point by beating Helen Tang 14-12, 11-6, 8-11, 11-7.
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