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New Straits Times
4 days ago
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Duncan, Aira crowned national squash champions
KUALA LUMPUR: Duncan Lee continued his giant killing act to win his first national men's title while Aira Azman bagged her third consecutive women's crown at the National Squash Championships in Penang today. Sabahan Duncan, ranked world No. 130, stunned world No. 68 and top seed Sanjay Jeeva 11-9, 11-8, 11-8 in 48 minutes at the Nicol David International Squash Centre. In the semi-finals, third seed Duncan had upset world No. 87 and second seed C. Ameeshenraj 11-8, 11-6, 11-5. National No. 3 and world No. 27 Aira came back from a game down to beat her elder sister Aifa 8-11, 11-5, 9-11, 11-6, 11-8. Last year Aira also beat Aifa in the final, Duncan, 23, who won the Sea Cup in Bangkok last month, said it was an incredible moment for him to win the national title. "Against Sanjay, I managed to stick to my game plan and make him run all over the court." My target this year is to break into world top 100." Aira, 20, said: "I faced a really tough challenge from Aifa who was leading 2-1 after three games." Aira was also happy for her elder sister Aika for winning the Division One title in the National Championships. Aika beat Nurul Nisa Nasuha Nazir 11-3, 11-5, 11-7 in the final. Results: Men's Premier Division: Duncan Lee bt Sanjay Jeeva 11-9, 11-8, 11-8; Division One: Jess Tay bt Praviin Jeeva 11-4, 7-11, 11-7, 11-9; Division Two: Choy Min Hon bt Sheikh Darwish Nazri 13-11, 11-4, 12-10 Women's Premier Division: Aira Azman bt Aifa Azman 8-11, 11-5, 9-11, 11-6, 11-8; Division One: Aika Azman bt Nurul Nisa Nasuha Nazir 11-3, 11-5, 11-7. Division Two: Yashica Jiwa Mohan bt Nurul Nisa Najihah Nazir 11-9, 11-6, 11-9
New Straits Times
4 days ago
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Duncan Lee wins his first national men's title, Aira Azman bags her third consecutive women's crown
KUALA LUMPUR: Duncan Lee continued his giant killing act to win his first national men's title while Aira Azman bagged her third consecutive women's crown at the National Squash Championships in Penang today. Sabahan Duncan, ranked world No. 130, stunned world No. 68 and top seed Sanjay Jeeva 11-9, 11-8, 11-8 in 48 minutes at the Nicol David International Squash Centre. In the semi-finals, third seed Duncan had upset world No. 87 and second seed C. Ameeshenraj 11-8, 11-6, 11-5. National No. 3 and world No. 27 Aira came back from a game down to beat her elder sister Aifa 8-11, 11-5, 9-11, 11-6, 11-8. Last year Aira also beat Aifa in the final, Duncan, 23, who won the Sea Cup in Bangkok last month, said it was an incredible moment for him to win the national title. "Against Sanjay, I managed to stick to my game plan and make him run all over the court." My target this year is to break into world top 100." Aira, 20, said: "I faced a really tough challenge from Aifa who was leading 2-1 after three games." Aira was also happy for her elder sister Aika for winning the Division One title in the National Championships. Aika beat Nurul Nisa Nasuha Nazir 11-3, 11-5, 11-7 in the final. Results: Men's Premier Division: Duncan Lee bt Sanjay Jeeva 11-9, 11-8, 11-8; Division One: Jess Tay bt Praviin Jeeva 11-4, 7-11, 11-7, 11-9; Division Two: Choy Min Hon bt Sheikh Darwish Nazri 13-11, 11-4, 12-10 Women's Premier Division: Aira Azman bt Aifa Azman 8-11, 11-5, 9-11, 11-6, 11-8; Division One: Aika Azman bt Nurul Nisa Nasuha Nazir 11-3, 11-5, 11-7. Division Two: Yashica Jiwa Mohan bt Nurul Nisa Najihah Nazir 11-9, 11-6, 11-9
Barnama
4 days ago
- Sport
- Barnama
Aira Defends Title, Duncan Scores Breakthrough At National Squash Championships 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 17 (Bernama) -- National squash player, Aira Azman extended her dominance at the 40th National Championships 2025 by securing her third consecutive title after outlasting her elder sister Aifa in a gripping five-set final in the women's premier category, today. The 20-year-old defending champion edged past 23-year-old Aifa 8-11, 11-5, 9-11, 11-6, 11-8 in a thrilling showdown at the Penang International Squash Centre. 'Very happy with the way I played today even though I have to meet my sister for the second time for the national title. We played really tough matches today. Very delighted to win my third title,' she said according to a voice recording shared with reporters.
The Sun
4 days ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Aira Azman wins third national squash title, Duncan Lee claims first
NATIONAL squash star Aira Azman continued her reign at the 40th National Championships 2025 by clinching her third straight title. The 20-year-old overcame her elder sister Aifa in a tense five-set final in the women's premier category. Aira fought back to win 8-11, 11-5, 9-11, 11-6, 11-8 in a gripping match at the Penang International Squash Centre. 'Very happy with the way I played today even though I have to meet my sister for the second time for the national title,' she said. 'We played really tough matches today. Very delighted to win my third title.' Meanwhile, Duncan Lee made history by securing his first National Championships title in the men's premier category. The 23-year-old defeated Sanjay Jeeva in straight games with a scoreline of 11-9, 11-8, 11-8. 'This is an incredible time for me,' Duncan said. 'I am not really in the podium programme, but I am so glad I beat all podium players.' 'My target this year is to make it to the Top 100 and I would also like to appear in the SEA Games as well.' - Bernama
The Star
4 days ago
- Sport
- The Star
Sister Act II: Aira and Aifa set for title showdown
In cruise control: Aira Azman (left) in action against Goh Zhi Xuan during the semi-final match yesterday. Aira will face her sister Aifa (right) in the final today. — SRAM PENANG: Squash sisters Aira and Aifa Azman will clash once again in the National Championships final, but with contrasting pressures on their shoulders. It's a repeat of last year's title match: 20-year-old Aira is chasing her third consecutive national crown, while Aifa, 23, is still searching for her first.
