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Maniam continues to shine as he receives honorary membership with WSF

Maniam continues to shine as he receives honorary membership with WSF

The Star22-06-2025
Squash Racquets Association of Malaysia (SRAM) coaching director, Major (Rtd) S.Maniam speak to the media during the Ace Malaysia Squash Cup Launching in Partnership with SRAM in Petaling Jaya, Selangor.— MUHAMAD SHAHRIL ROSLI/The Star
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