15-05-2025
World No. 1 lawn bowler Farah targets Hong Kong return after injury setback
KUALA LUMPUR: World No. 1 lawn bowler Nor Farah Ain Abdullah is eyeing a return to action at the Hong Kong International Bowls Classic on Nov 6-17, as she continues to recover from a right shoulder injury.
The 25-year-old, who made history by becoming the first female lawn bowler to win the National Sportswoman of the Year award, is hoping to regain full fitness in time to fight for a place in the national squad for next year's Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
"Last year, I had health issues, but I didn't let them affect me much. I'm currently undergoing rehab and focusing on making a comeback," said Nor Farah.
"My likely return will be in Hong Kong, but my main target is the Commonwealth Games. It won't be easy as the national team have many strong players, and I'm still relatively new to the squad."
Farah only joined the national team last year, but her impact has been exceptional.
Despite her limited time with the elite squad, she gabbed attention by winning the women's singles gold at the World Indoor Bowls Championships in Guernsey in April last year.
She also clinched fours gold at the Asian Championships in Pattaya, Thailand, the same year.
Although she missed the chance to defend her world title in England last month, Farah still holds the top spot in the world rankings.
