Sangari opts out of Asian C'ships for World Tour Finals
PETALING JAYA: S. Sivasangari has given up on the chance to win her first Asian squash title after she made the cut for the PSA World Tour Finals in Toronto, Canada, from June 23-27.
The reigning Asian Games champion has withdrawn from the Asian Championships taking place in Kuching, Sarawak, from June 17-21 to focus on the World Tour Finals.
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