Mokhtar Dahari

The late Dato' Mohamad Mokhtar DahariNovember 131953- 11 July1991) is a legend of football players
nationalityMalaysiafromSelangor. He has been given the title SuperMokh because of his excellence in scoring many.
He represented Malaysia from 1972 until 1985.

Mokhtar Dahari
Born inSetapak, Kuala Lumpur, Mokhtar received his early education at Sekolah Kebangsaan Jalan Kuantan (1960-
1965) andVictoria Secondary School(1966-1970). The child of Dahari Abeng and Maimon Sadikin started
delegateISelangorin the year1971at the Burnley Cup. He has also participated in several football clubs including
Sultan Sulaiman ClubSelangor State Development Corporation(PKNS),Talasco, and Kwong Yik Bank (nowBank
RHB).

MULA WAKILI SELANGOR: Burnley Cup 1971

MALAYSIA CUP: RepresentSelangor1972

STATE ATTORNEY GENERAL:Merdeka Cup1972

LAST TIME REPRESENTING THE COUNTRY: Pre-World Cup against South Korea in Seoul 1985

KAPS:167

MALAYSIA CUP GOAL: 177

INTERNATIONAL GOAL:125

BEST NETWORK:Equalizing goal againstEnglandB in 1978

ACHIEVEMENT: Helping Selangor winMalaysia Cup10 times. Won a bronze [Link] Games1974
ofTehran

AWARD: National Sportsman 1976

Involvement in Football
The late Mokhtar Dahari is still remembered to this day even though his life has been resting for almost 21 years.
last year.

Although many young people today may not be familiar with the stars of the country, almost all have certainly ever
hearing his name - a player with natural talent who lifts Malaysia's image to be on par with championsball
kickworld. The most significant is in the arenaMerdeka Festivalthat becomes the arena where he showcases his fangs and
his greatness in penetrating the opponent's goal.

At the age of 23, Mokhtar, more popularly known by the nickname SuperMokh, was recognized by World Star Soccer Magazine as
best attackerAsiaand at that moment he was crowned as the National Athlete.1976.

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The advantages possessed by 'Supermokh' are many, with powerful shots like bullets being an important element to the point of three fingers.

[Link], The former national goalkeeper had broken his leg while trying to save it. That doesn't even account for his intelligence.
The country's famous striker read the opponent's movement and broke free.

With 167 international caps, he managed to placeMalaysiaat the highest position of the Asian football stage
next able to open the eyes of the world to the power of world football. The England B squad led by Bobby Robson also
Feeling the heat after the national squad was tied 1-1 thanks to Mokhtar's amazing goal.

Although the presence of special players like Mokhtar, who has no replacement until now, has long left us,
The greatness of his vision never fades, especially when remembering the struggles of a child born in Setapak, Kuala.
The city creates a name for itself even though it already possesses gifts that others do not.

Mokhtar is very persistent during training, since he was in school he has been pursuing inNational Secondary School
Victorianever tired of training until his name has become synonymous with the national squad, he is still the same
while continuing to control the ball while dribbling through small cones before releasing a powerful kick towards the goal
empty to sharpen the destructive power that lies within him.

He doesn't even like to be disturbed during practice, let alone link his fame on the field with life.
personality that makes him the most admired idol.

Whatever the loss of the nation's most valuable football gem, it should not be mourned forever and for generations.
Now it should be an attempt to use it as motivation to improve oneself so that the national football returns to being vibrant.
as before.

Career Timeline of Mokhtar Dahari

1971: RepresentingSelangorin the Burnley Cup match (now the Razak Cup), in Kuching, Sarawak. The match
first against Kedah and scored his first goal in that match.

1972: First time representing the main team of Selangor against the ClubHitachifromJapanand the final match
The first Malaysia Cup was when Selangor defeated Perak 3-0 with Mokhtar scoring one goal. Start
representMalaysiaat the Asian Youth Championships, atBangkok.

First selected to represent the main teamMalaysiathe Jakartaraya Cup Championship. The first match
againstSri Lanka.

1973: RepresentingMalaysiafor the World Cup in Seoul. The first time performing inMerdeka Ball FestivalagainstKuwaiton
final match. Malaysia won 3-1 and Mokhtar scored two goals.

1974: Scoring the most goals in a single international match by netting five goals during
opposingFilipinaofAsian GamesTehran.

1975: Representing the country againstArsenal. Malaysiawon 2-0. Mokhtar scored both goals.

1976: Receive capsuleMalaysiake-100 when opposingJapanofIndependence Cup.

1977: Receiving a GiftNational Athlete1976.

1977: The country won its first gold medal in the SEA Games by defeatingThailand2-0 in the match
Finally. Mokhtar scored 1 goal.

1978: Scored the equalizing goal against England 'B'. The match ended in a 1-1 draw.

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1979: First time selected as team leaderMalaysia CupSelangor(against the Army) when Soh Chin Aun
reluctant to continue that task. Ending bachelorhood after marrying Tengku Zarina Tengku Ibrahim.
Defending the gold medalSoutheast Asian Gamesby defeatingIndonesia1-0 through a single goal.
Announcing the retirement from international soccer.

1980: Back in action atMerdeka Festivaland brought the country to emerge as runners-up after losing toMoroccanof
final.

1981: Received the first and last red card of his career when facingSingapore(Malaysia Cup). The referee
That 'historical' figure is Othman Omar. Representing the country to the [Link] CupofKuwait. Malaysia is criticized for failing. Mokhtar

announcing his retirement for the second time.

1982: Leading the Selangor election againstBoca Juniorsled byDiego Maradona.

1985: Returning to don the national jersey for the pre-competitionWorld CupofSeoulagainst South [Link]
0-2 Mokhtar announced his retirement for the third and final time.

1986: LeadingSelangorbecoming the champion of the Malaysia Cup and emerging as the 'Best Player of the Final Match'.
Announcing the retirement at the state level and presenting the 'legendary' jersey number 10 toCrown Prince of Selangor.

1987: He has revoked his retirement to represent Selangor for another season.

1987: Joining Kwong Yik Bank (nowRHB Bank) and brought the club to become championsSelangor League. news of the wind
Mokhtar is suffering from a strange illness.

1989: Diagnosed with a diseaseMuscle dystrophy. departing toLondonto receive further treatment. Return to the homeland
without any changes.

1990: Mokhtar's condition is getting worse.

1991: Passed away atSubang Medical CentreonThursday, 11 July8:25 AM

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Lee Chong Wei

Datuk Lee Chong Wei(China Summary: ;Traditional China: ;pinyinLiZong Wei, born on the 21st

October 1982Bagan Serai, Silver[2]is a playerbadmintonprofessional fromMalaysiayang

this resides inMertajam Hill.[3]Lee embraced the silver medal at the [Link]
Olympic2008and2012[4], thus becoming the first Malaysian citizen to qualify for the final round of the event.
individual male, thus ending the Olympic medal droughtMalaysiasince the year1996.
This achievement bestows the titleDatukto him, as well as praise by the Prime Minister
MalaysiaDatuk Seri Najib Tun Razakas an entrepreneur of the nationaan.[5]

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Lee held the top spot in the men's singles badminton player ranking for 199 weeks.
consecutively, from August 21, 2008 to 14 Ja 2012.[6]He is a badminton player from Malaysia.
the third to reach the top afterRashid SidekandRoslin Hashim(since the official ranking
started in the 1980s), and also the only Malaysian badminton champion who defended
its top position for more than two weeks.

Biography[editing]

Early life[edit]

In his childhood, while studying at SRJK (C) Jit Sin (B),How manyLee gemarball
baskethis mother forbade him from taking part in that sport due to the heat that caused him to sweat
outdoor basketball court. Lee started learning badminton at the age of 11, when his father
those who enjoy playing this sport brought him to the badminton court. After attracting attention
a local coach, the coach asked Lee's father for permission for Lee to become his pupil. After
After receiving his father's approval, the coach began training Lee after school [Link].[7] After being met

byMisbun Sidek, noisehe joined the national team at the age of 17n.8

Marriage[editing]

He has married his [Link] Mew Chooon November 9, [Link]

the marriage is held atiKuala Lumpur Convention Centreon November 9 and 10.[10]

Career[edit]

2002[editing]

Lee approached his first championship title in a major tournament in 2003, when
he qualified for his first final at the 2003 Malaysian Open, before being defeated byChen
HongfromChina.[11]

In 2004, Lee successfully hunted two of his initial championships at the Malaysia Open and the Open.

Taipei, China. Lee joined the national team to2004 Olympic GamesofAthens. In sports
His first Olympics, Lee set asideNg WeifromHong Kongin the first round before
defeated again by Chen Hong in the second round.12Nevertheless, Lee is still able to embrace two more.
the championships in 2005, namely at the Malaysia Open and the Denmark Open, in addition to winning
bronze medal in actionWorld Championshipinitially after losing in the semi-finals
toTaufik Hidayatwhich subsequently won the championship.13

Lee then embraced three championships out of six rounds in the end of 2006. He won the championship
Opened Switzerlandand,[14]Asian Badminton Championship (for the third time) Malaysia Opena[15], beside

also reached the finals of the Taipei Open, Macau Open, and Hong Kong Open. Lee

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help the squadMalaysiacarrying two gold medals inbadminton eventindividual male
and the mixed team at the event2006 Commonwealth Gamesin Melbourne in March.16Lee
achieving the top position twice in the world rankingBadminton World Federationin
year 2006,[17]then sendertaiWorld Championshipas the first pick playera[18]but still surprised
byBao Chunlaifrom China in the quarter-finals of the match tainted by dualine
[19]
the controversy surrounding Calber that does not favor Lee.

On November 3, 2006, Lee was involved in a car accident while on his way toBukit Jalilafter
dinner, when his car was hit from behind by a lost vehicle
loss due to flat tire. He was sent toSunway Medical Centreto be treated with six stitches
on his head injurya.[20]

The 2007 season saw Lee fail to reach the finals for the first time in the Malaysia Open.
for five years, even also eliminated early in the five matches after that before rising
back to reclaim the Indonesia Open championship, which is his first title since the Malaysia Open
2006 after separating from Li Mao to reunite with coach Misbun Sidek.21His/Her achievements in
The second half of the year was exceptionally bright, winning three titles at the Philippine Open, Open
Japan and the French Open. He also reached the final round of the China Open and the Hong Kong Open.

Kong although impacted by his knee injurya.[22]Lee won all the matches that
involving it inSudirman Cupin June, although the teamMalaysiaonly reach
5th place overall in the competition.[23]The most bitter moment experienced by Lee is
ofWorld Championship, salthough held in Malaysia and with a proud performance throughout
in the second half of that year, he suffered a surprising defeat toSony Dwi Kuncorofrom Indonesiaaso that
he interrupted the head coachYap Kim Hockonly accepting defeat on the grounds that
He is too stressed in his preparations for the championship.a.[25]

2008

Lee started 2008 successfully, clinching his fourth championship from the Open.
Malaysia in five years timehuge[26]followed by Singapore Openura,[27]Open Korea (last match)
before the Olympic Games)28Open All England,No text provided for [Link] Switzerlandand,[30]Badminton Championship

Thusa[31]and alsoThomas CupofJakarta, Indonesiawhere Lee brings the Malaysian team to

the second half when he defeated Lin Dan to ensure Malaysia led 1-0 when
against the defending champion dariChina. NamThus, Malaysia ultimately lost 2–3 due to their defeat.
the first batch in the last match.[32]

At the 2008 Olympics, Lee was exempt from the first round, then easily dismissed.
challengeRonald Susiloin the second round,Kęstutis Navickasat the armpityes,[33]and Sony Dwi Kuncoro

in the quarter-finals,[34]before toiling hard to tackle strong competitionLee Hyun-ilfrom Korea

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South before advancing to the finals.[35]However, Lee was easily defeated by Lin Dan.
with eye 12–21, 8–21.[36]Lee receives a rewardRM300,000 on August 21, 2008, because
won a silver medal at the Olympics, alongside RM 3,000 a month as a lifetime pension
[37]
life starts in August 2008. For the same achievement, he was awarded the Order of the Defender of the Realm.

State (DSPN), which carries the title of Datuk from the Governor of Penang, TunAbdul
Rahman Abbason August 302008.38

Lee ended his last Super Series tournament in 2008 at the Hong Kong Open with
withdrawing due to knee injury, thereby opening opportunities forMarc Zwieblerfrom
Jerman.39This withdrawal caused the Chinese media to mock him as the 'number one player.'
the weakest world",[40]it is also speculated that there are three factors that undermine
Lee's achievements since the Olympic Games, namely the pressure of the Olympic final, the fear of Lin Dan because

easily killed in Lin's hands, and the pressure faced as the number one in the world (as
echoed by Misbun Sidek.[41]

Despite the hardships of playing at the international level, he secured his seventh victory at
the final round of the National Badminton Grand Prix in Kedah on December 12, 2008, at the same time

breaking the target of six consecutive championships set by Misbun Sidek.[42]Lee finally
embracing the champion title inSuper Series Masters Finals, itop without challenges from Lin Dan and players

Another expert from China due to being hindered by injuries and [Link].

2009[edit]

Lee launched the 2009 season with the fifth Malaysia Open championship.a44but failed
embracing the championships in the Korean Open and the All England Open despite progressing to the round

end.[45][46] However, he won his second title of the year at the Swiss Open with
defeating Lin Dan in straight sets, marking the first time defeating the player
The Chinese handalan in the final round abroad.a.[47]Then, Lee was surprised by Chen Long
from China in the Open Indiaa.[48]He claimed his defeat was due to food poisoning and urged

the authorities to improve the situation ahead ofWorld Championship.49In May, Lee
helping Malaysia reach their first semi-final round in historyCup
Sudirman, walthe unbeaten record in the tournament was eventually broken by Lin
Dan.[50]Anyway, he embraced the champion title again at the Indonesia [Link] Malaysia Grand Open
Gol Priced,despite failing to defend the championshipOpen Singaporebecause it was surprising

byNguyen Tien Minhin the second round.

On June 6, 2009, Lee was awarded the Darjah Bakti (DB) title fromYDPA Tuanku Mizan Zainal
Abidinon the occasion of His Majesty's official birthday in recognition of his achievements at the 2008 Olympic [Link]/She

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was reported to be in a relationship with his teammateWong Mew Choo, [55]until
The two of them announced the end of their relationship in [Link].[56]

In August, Lee Chong Wei participated in the World Championship inHyderabad, Indiawith aspirations

embracing his championship but was defeated by Sony Dwi Kuncoro in the [Link] resting

For a month, Lee competed in the China Masters where he lost to Lin Dan in the quarterfinals.r[58];
followed by an early defeat in the second round of the Japan Open at the hands ofSimon SantosoNo text provided for [Link] that
experienced in his knee at that time caused Lee to take less action for the remainder of 2009.
After distancing from Denm Openark[60]and the French Open, Lee returned to the arena by winning

Hong Kong opened on November 15bear, after that, they fell in the first round of the Open.
China three days agoan[62]The World Super Series Masters Finals held inJohor Bahruon 3–
December 6, Lee Chong Wei further honored Malaysia by defending the championship.
men's singles, followed by Wong Mew Choo's success in winning the women's [Link] passage you provided does not contain translatable [Link]
However, Chong Wei had to give up the chance to compete inSEA Gamesheld a week later
then atVientianeat the coach's direction to heal the knee injury he suffered
iyou.[64][65]

2010[edit]

Datuk Lee Chong Wei started the year 2010 powerfully, clinching the Open Championship.
Koreaand Open Malaysiaa[67](the sixth) in a row. This is also the first time Lee has won two
Super Series championships in succession. On March 14, during the seventh [Link][68]winning the All- Championship

Throughout his career in England, Lee finally succeeded in clinching the men's singles champion title at

the prestigious match is atBirmingham, withward off competitionKenichi TagofromJapanof

the final match with a score of 21–19, 21–19.

Lee [Link] Cupin his homeland. He succeeded in defeating Kenichi Tago for
captured the first eye, but the Malaysian team lost 2–3 to Japan.70In the final minutes, he
defeating Peter Gade, while also helping his team secure a place in the semifinals. [71]Of
In the semifinal against China, Lee was defeated by Lin Dan, ending his record of 18 matches.
[72]
undefeated since the beginning of this year.

In June, Lee participated in the Singapore Open but stumbled in the quarter-finals.
end.73Nevertheless, Lee rose by winning the Indonesia Open.a,[74]Open Malaysia Grand
Gold price in July,75and the Macau Open in August.[76]At the end of August, Lee
try luck again inWorld Championship, butshocked death in the hands of Taufik Hidayat at the rank
[77]
end of the month. Misbun Sidek admitted that his defeat was due to a back injury.
what he experienced after the roundaboutga.[78]On September 26, Lee defeated his close rival, Lin.

And in Open Japan.[79]

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In October, Lee helped the Malaysian team defeat India to defend the medal.
gold in mixed team events2010 Commonwealth Games, kthen succeeded in defending
once again his gold medal at the press eventeorangan.80A month later, he won a medal.
silver inAsian Games. Beven though they can defeat the World ChampionChen Jinin the semifinals, Lee once again
the defeat at the hands of his tough opponent,Lin Dan, offinal round.[81] At the end of the year, Lee
winning the Hong Kong Open title for the second consecutive timeout[82], and the titleSuper Series Master

Finalsthird in a row in January 2011.[83]

2011[edit]

In January, Lee won the [Link] Malaysiaketujuh,84but failed to maintain

the Korea Open Championship, which has become the premier million-dollar tournament in badminton, after
defeated by Lin Dan again.[85]On Mac, Lee easily steps into the final reminderOpen All
Englandfor the third consecutive time and then defending its title with a straight win
set against Lin Dan, then received praise from the Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.[86]LeeChong

Wei then won his first India super series championship. He has also
join the Malaysian national badminton squad to compete in the Sudirman Cup, but failed to reach the semifinals

finally losing narrowly 2-3 to Korea.

On May 1, Lee Chong Wei won his first [Link] India,followed by the Gold Grand Prix championship

Open Malaysia a week lateran.[88]Although Lee won all his matches inCup
SudirmanMalaysia's struggle ended in the quarter-finals after being defeated by South Korea 2–
3.[89][90][91In June, he won the [Link] Indonesia, ssimultaneously becoming a player not
Indonesia was the first to score a hat-trick in the [Link].[92]

Lee's hope to become Malaysia's first champion to win a gold medal at the World Championship has been shattered.

after being defeated by Lin Dan in the final round. Although dominating the game, he
lost two match points in the final setu.[93]In September, Lee also failed to maintain
championshipOpen Japanafter being defeated by China's new star, Chen Llong.[94]In the month

In October, he lost to Chen Long once again in an attempt to win the Open championship.
Denmark the second.[95]A week later, he wonFrench Open.[96]This is followed by
three consecutive eliminations in the semi-finalsHong Kong Open,Not availableOpen
China,[98]andMasters Final Championship.

2012[edit]

Lee began the Olympic year brilliantly atOpen Koreawhatwhen he redeemed

his defeat to Lin Dan by beating the Chinese champion in three setset.[100] A week
Then, he continued his brilliant performance by winning the [Link] Malaysiathat

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the eighth in his career, after defeating Kenichi Tago from Japan in the final in 37
minit.[101]

In March, Lee fell inOpen Across All Englandreluctantly withdrawing from

the second round after being treated three times, simultaneously shattering Lee's hopes of becoming a male player

the first in the open era to embrace the All England Open Championship three times in a row
also[102] In April, he was also surprised by South Korean player, Shon Wan-ho in the match.
endOpen India,103but successfully defended the title of the Malaysia Open Gold Grand Prix for
for the fourth consecutive time in the month of May.[104]Lee had to take a break for three to four weeks after
injury tothe fifth bookin the Group C matchThomas Cupagainst [Link] availableIn the month
Jun, after dominating for 199 consecutive weeks since August 14, 2008[6]Lee finally fell from
number one in the rankings of the best male singles players in BWF.[106]

Lee returns to action in the ring for the first time since the [Link] Olympic Games.
He won narrowly againstVille Långfrom Finland after playing three sets in the round
firsta107and stating pressure as the cause of near deathah.[108]In the second round, he won.
move upSimon Santosofrom Indonesiaa[109]then killsKashyap Parupallifrom India
[110]
end of the term. In the semifinals, Lee defeatedChen Longfrom China in two sets although
It is observed that the opponent is difficult to overcome, and will meet Lin Dan again in the final round.
for the second time in the Olympic [Link] is also their second clash inWembley Arenaafter

2011 World Championship. Lee took the lead after winning the first set, but Lin continued.
the match to the third set. Although dominating throughout the third set, Lin
managed to intercept him and won 21-19, thus forcing Lee once again to be satisfied with
silver medal.4

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Nicol Ann David

Personal life
Born in Penang, Nicol is the child of Ann Marie David, a school teacher of [Link]
Desmond David, an engineer of descentIndia[3][4]who
country.[5][6] Nicol has two siblings, namely Lianne and Cheryl.,[7] who is an outstanding squash player in
national ranking.[8]In his youth, Nicol excelled the most in Mathematics at school.; [9]he/she
once aspired to be an engineer.[9]Nicol got seven A's inLower Middle Assessmentand seven A more
inMalaysia Certificate of Education, when reviewing inConvent Green Lane Secondary SchoolofGreen Lane
Penang.[10]He is [Link](Roman Catholic).

Awards and honors

On June 7, 2008, Nicol David was awarded the Darjah Bakti (D.B.) title.) [11]on the occasion of the birthday celebrationThe one who is-
Yang di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin.[12]Heis the first recipient of this award established on the 26th.
Jun 1975.[12]This award is limited to 10 recipients who have made significant contributions to the fields of art and science.
and humanity.[11][12]

On July 12, 2008, Nicol became one of 497 people honored on the occasion of the 70th [Link]
Governor of Penang, Tun Abdul Rahman Abbas.[13]Nicol is one of 28 people who received the honor.
Setia Pangkuan Negeri award (DSPN),[14]who carries the titleDatuk, thus he became the youngest figure who
awarded the title of Datuk in the state of Penang. [13]The Prime Minister of Malaysia at that time,Tun Abdullah Ahmad
Badawiwho also comes from Penang,[15] once admitted that Nicol was more famous than him. [5]In the year
In 2007, Nicol received an honorary Master of Arts [Link] University.10Nicol also received
awardBest WISPA Playersix consecutive times, from 2005 to 2010.

Nicol was honored to carry the Olympic torch as a representative of Malaysia ahead ofAthens 2004 Olympic Games,of
was appointed as the National Friendship Ambassador of Malaysia byUnited Nations Development Program
United.[20]

Career[edit]
Before 2000: Junior era
Nicol David started playing squash at the age of five, and then received coaching since the age of eight.
[Link] training at the Bukit Dumbar Squash Center, Nicol's talent was discovered by Ee Phoeh Hoon.,[21] which subsequently
persuading this young woman to represent her home state, Penang, along with her siblings.[8]Nicol's squash career
began in 1992 when he won a silver medal in the Under-14 category of the State Junior Championship.
Penang.22Also in 1992, he achieved his first victory at the national level in the Championship.
Between National Junior StateMilo-Dunlop Sport, where he obtained the silver medal in the Under- category

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16.[22]In 1994, Nicol was selected to join the Penang state squash team for the [Link] Sports,
if he helps the state squad win a gold medal in the team event, even though he falls ill during
that.[4]In the same year, he achieved his first two international titles, namely the Hong Kong Under-13 and the Open.
JuniorScotlandBelow12.[22]

Nicol won the Women's World Junior Squash Championship in [Link], Belgium, making her a female player
the youngest to become world champion at the age of [Link], he defeated three players.
that is in the top 20 of the tournament. [23] He successfully defended the title in Penang.
in 2001, thus he is one of only two players to have won it twice throughout
[24][25]
the history of squash; at that time, he was trained byhRichard Glanfield.[26]

In 1999, Nicol increasingly excelled in the major junior tournaments, including the British Junior Open (Under-
17),[27]Open Junior Germany (Under-19 Champion),[4]SEA Games (Senior and Team category champion),and Asian Junior Champion
for individual and team events.

Nicol marks her greatest success as a junior champion at the Junior World Championship in Antwerp, where she was a school student.
This 15-year-old achieved the title of junior world champion after defeating her competitor, Leong Siu Lynn 9–5, 9–3.
9–2 in the final round of the women's singles event, thus becoming the youngest champion of the tournament.. [4][23] Nicol achieves
the quarter-finals of the Junior World Championship previously in August 1997 in Brazil, when he was 13 years old.
Since then, he has embraced the junior and senior [Link], and also the gold medal inAsian Gamesin December
1998.23Nicol is also among a small number of squash players who have won all age categories in
Junior British Open.[27]

2000–2004: Becoming a professional

Nicol joinedWISPAthen became a professional in the year 2000[4][29] after winning the inaugural WISPA championship
only a month exploring under that squash [Link] became a reality in February, when he
defeatSalma Shabanain the final round of the Savcor Finland Open with a score of 9–1, 9–0, 9–5.[30]A month after
The Hotel Equatorial company has announced a global sponsorship for him for two years.. [28]Nicol also received sponsorship.
for WISPA exploration by Dunlop company.22

In 2001, Nicol who was sponsored byDunlop Sportthroughout the junior career and WISPA until that time,
signing a two-year agreement with the racket companyHeadand the local conglomerate, Mulpha [Link]
In July, Nicol clinched her second World Junior Championship by defeatingOmneya Abdel Kawyduring the time
only 17 minutes with scores of 9–2, 9–4, 9–2 in the final round.[25]She is the first female squash player.
who won the Junior World Championship twice. [24][32] Nicol also won the individual event at the Squash Championship.
Junior Asia defeating a fellow compatriot,Tricia Chuahin the final round with scores of 9-5, 9-6, 9-0, in addition to
helping the Malaysian team clinch the championship in the team event. [33]

In 2002, Nicol defeated Ellen Petersen from Denmark with a score of 9–2, 9–7, 8–10, 9–4 to become champion.
Open Kuala Lumpur for the second time in his career. 34He/She togetherOng Beng Heein the mixed team event,
winning a silver medal for the national squad at2002 Commonwealth Gamesafter losing toGlen WilsonandLeilani
Roraniin the final round.[35]At the beginning of that year, Nicol defeated his competitor Ellen Petersen from Denmark with a score of 9–
2, 9–7, 8–10, 9–4 to win the Kuala Lumpur Open for the second time in his career.. [36]However, Nicol failed.
defending the gold medalAsian Games 2002after losing 9–7, 9–5, 9–7 toRebecca Chiufrom Hong Kong
final round atBusan, South Korea.[37]

Nicol's achievements in 2003 were not very impressive, as she lost twice in the finals; in the country
alone, he died toCassie Jackmanthe more experienced one, then fell at the hands ofLinda Elrianiof
Monte Carlo Classic in November. 38He reached the final round of the World Open in Hong Kong, but
blocked by Cassie Jackman with scores of 9–6, 9–3, 9–4.[39]Nicol also performed somewhat poorly in the main WISPA event.
others; he was eliminated in the first round of the US Open Carol Weymuller, [40]British Openhand Texas Open.42Of
Qatar Classic open, Nicol was defeated in the second round byNatalie Grinhamwith scores 9–2, 7–9, 9–0, 9–4.[43]

In 2004, Nicol once again failed to win any championships. Her best achievements included reaching
final round of the Kuala Lumpur Openr[44]and Open Malaysia.[45]Luckily, Nicol has started to show improvement in

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December when the final round of the WISPA WorldStars Championship is held in Shanghaii [46]and the semifinals of the Open
World,47to rise two steps to rank #4 in the WISPA ranking January 2005.[48]

2005–2006: World champions reach their peak

With only two deaths in 2005, this 21-year-old female athlete from Penang returned to her homeland.
in July after winning a gold medal atOpen WorldofGermanyto become the youngest squash champion in
world.[49] After that, he became the first local player to win the Open Squash Championship.
Malaysia CIMB throughout the 31-year history of the event.[50] In October, Nicol proved her success in
Open World and Open Malaysia is not just a coincidence, as it is the first Malaysian citizen to embrace
British Open Squash Championship, and the first Asian to win the women's championship, after
overcomingNatalie Grinhamfrom Australia in the women's final in 55 [Link] a period of two months
after the success of the British Open and the World Open, Nicol reached the top of the world rankings for the first time
the same year, he was elected by the membersWISPAas the Best Player WISPA 2005.[52]

At the age of 23, Nicol became the World #1 squash player in January 2006, becoming a citizen of Malaysia and
the first Asian woman to reach #1 in the world in this [Link] also became the 12th person who
holding this superior title since the ranking system was implemented in April 1983. 54Nicol opened the year 2006
dull because of losing twice toaVanessa Atkinsonin February, in both finals of the Open
Apawawrong[55]and Open Kuala Lumpurr[56]The defeat to Atkinson twice in a row caused Nicol to fall.
ranked #2 in the world.[57]Regardless, Nicol began to rise again and embraced six consecutive championships.
then reclaim the world #1 position. 58Nicol successfully defended her World Open champion title inBelfaston
November 25, 2006, by defeating Natalie Grinham in what is said to be one of the finals.
amazing in the Women's World Open.[59]He became the first Malaysian athlete to win the world champion title.
the second in a row, and the fourth person to defend the World Open Squash Championship in history.[60]Nicol
also won the Qatar Airways Challenge Open championship,British Dunlop Open Championship,[62]Open Hong
Kong,Open Pinan Islandgand Open Malaysia CIMB.[65]Nicol tops the WISPA ranking for December with
the average eyes are almost twice as many as its closest competitor,Rachael Grinham,[66]and inWISPA Awardannual
Secondly, in the same month, she was voted as the best female player for the second time.. [67]

2007–2008: Success after success and dominance

Nicol embraced six more championships at the beginning of 2007, before being defeated byRachael Grinhamfrom Australia
the British Open final that lasted for 87 minutes. 68A month later, Nicol once again failed.
maintaining the championshipnOpen Worldbecause stumbled at the handsShelley Kitchenin the second round with the score
0-9, 1-9, 9-2, 9-3, 6-9 in 69 minutes.[69]This is the first time he has failed to qualify for the quarter-finals.
the tournament since April 2004, after being defeated by the person who took the bronze medal from him inSports
[70]
CommonwealthofMelbournenine months ago. In December, Nicol won the Sportswoman of the Year award.
The best in Asia after overcoming more than 100 competitors representing 25 sporting institutions.. [71]

In 2008, Nicol won ten WISPA World Tour championships undefeated..Nicol David completes
the most successful year so far by defending the Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Open championshipc[73]make it happen
the third consecutive in November so that the unbeaten record in the Tour since October 2007 reaches 53
resistance.[73][74] Nicol celebrates a full calendar year as the world number one champion in the rankings.
Women's World Squash December, thus it has been 30 consecutive years that she has been reigning at the top.. [75]success
WISPA Nicol in 2008 started with the Apawamis Open in New York in February., [76]followed by
Open KL in Malaysia,[77]British Open atEngland,[78]Open Seoul atSouth Korea,[79]Open Malaysia,[80]Masters
Singapore,[81]Open Netherlands,Open World in England,[83]Qatar Classicc[84]and Hong Kong Open.[73]Beyond exploration
WISPA, Nicol defended the five-time consecutive championship of the biennial Asian Championship in February.
after winning the first time at the age of 14 in July 1998, 85then leading the Malaysian team for
winning a bronze medal at the Women's World Team Championship inCairo.86

2009–present: Achieving records

In the 30th consecutive month as the world number one player in the WISPA rankings, Nicol leads the four champions.
unchanging peak, that isNatalie Grinham(Netherlands) on step #2; his/her older siblingRachael Grinhamof (Australia)

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#3; andNatalie Grainger(United States) at #4.75In his first match of the year, namely the Kuala Lumpur Open
In Lumpur, Nicol's record of 17 months and 56 matches without defeat was finally broken when she lost to Natalie.
Grainger in the final round.[87]After that defeat, Nicol rose to clinch the Cayman Islands Open championship.
which was held for the first time, where he managed to redeem his defeat to Grainger with a victory of 11–8, 11-6,
11-5 in the final round. This is his 35th championship and his 50th appearance in the Tour finals.
WISPA.[88]A week later, Nicol went on to win the runner-up title of the year again by overcoming once more
Grainger's rival, this time with four sets.. [89]

21 days after the Texas Open championship, Nicol claimed her second City of Seoul Open championship with
defeating Jenny Duncalf in four sets.[90]A month later, on July 24, he defended his medal.
goldWorld Sportsby defeating her close opponent, Natalie Grinham from the Netherlands in three sets.. [91][92] A week
Then, on August 1, Nicol embraced her fifth consecutive Malaysia Open championship by winning 11–6, 11–8, 9–
11, above 11–7Alison Watersfrom London after 60 minutes of struggle. As a result, Nicol became the first champion.
who has won five consecutive Malaysia Open championships since this tournament was introduced in 1975. [93]

Nicol dominated the squash court by eliminating competitor Natalie Grinham to win the championship.
Third consecutive Singapore Masters, and his third championship in a month..He overcame Natalie in
three sets with scores of 11–9, 11–8, 11–9 for her fifth WISPA title of the year..[94] Nicol then reached
Another great achievement in his career as he enters the 41st month as the world's number one player.
In the Women's World Ranking for September, she also surpassed her own mentor,Sarah Fitz-Geraldas a player who
the third longest sitting at the top of the women's ranking. [95]On September 12, Nicol was killed byMadeline Perryof
the British Open final in a five-set match lasting 76 minutes; 15 days later, he rose to defeat
Natalie Grinham's tight opponent in the final match of the World Open Championship to win the title for the first time.
fourth.[96]Nicol ended this year on a sour note after losing toJenny Duncalfin the semi-final round of Qatar
Classic and Open US.[97]

Nicol started the year 2010 at the top of the ranking for the 42nd consecutive month..[98] His face appeared in
calendarWISPAfor the month of January.[99]Nicol's first match of the year was the Chennai Open.
AS$53,000 in March;100He won all his matches in three sets, including redeeming a defeat.
to Jenny Duncalf at the end of 2009, then crowned the champion. 10113 days later, at the Kuala Lumpur Open,
Nicol set asideOmneya Abdel Kawyfrom Egypt who humiliated Jenny Duncalf in the semifinals, in order to achieve
the second WISPA championship of that year.102This is Nicol's sixth championship at the Kuala Lumpur Open after
won in the years 2000, 2002, 2005, 2007, and 2008. [103]Nicol continues her excellence throughout the year
2010 by winning the prestigious World Open title” 106on September 22.[107] Open Victory
This world is the fifth for Nicol, thus equaling the [Link] Fitz-Geraldfor the World Open Championship that
the most.[108]In October, in the women's singles finalCommonwealth GamesofDelhi, Nicol
to defeatJenny Duncalf11–3, 11–5, 11–7 in 40 minutes to win the gold medal.. [109]Then, Nicol goes to
the inaugural WISPA Mexico Open Championship held atToluca, where he/she defeatedRachael
Grinham12–10, 11–4, 11–5 to embrace the 34th consecutive championship.[110]

In November, Nicol continued her remarkable record to 50 WISPA World Tour championships.
overall by winning the Qatar Classic for the fourth time by once again defeating Rachael Grinham 11–5,
11–8, 11–9 in just 34 minutes.a, while also completing an unbeaten record with a collection of 12 championships
WISPA throughout the year 2010.[112]Then, she won the gold medal in the women's individual squash [Link]
Asiaby defeating Annie Au from Hong Kong 11–8, 8–11, 11–6, 11–7 inGuangzhou, [Link] the festival that
he/she helped the Malaysian women's squash team win another gold medal in the squash event
the women's team by defeating the Hong Kong team as well. [114]

In February 2011, which was her 58th month at the top of WISPA, Nicol David's unbeaten streak lasted for 14 months.
it finally came to an end when he was defeated by Laura Massaro from England 9–11, 7–11, 11–9, 8–11 at the Cleveland Classic
in the United States.[115]A month later, at the beginning of March, Nicol led the Malaysian team to the WSF World Cup.
ofChennai, India, but he was rested in the semifinals to give a chance toLow Wee Wernfor
took its place, but the Malaysian team lost 2–1 to the English team.[116]Regardless of anything, Nicol remains.
winning the National Sportswoman title for the eighth time on March 16, 2011. [117]On March 20, luck returns

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support Nicol as she clinches the Kuala Lumpur Open championship for the seventh time with
to eliminateMadeline Perryfrom Ireland 11–6, 11–6, 11–2 in just half an hour

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Misbun Sidek
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

Datuk Mohmed Misbun bin Datuk Haji Mohd Sidek, DMSM (abbreviation: Bun) (born17
February1960ofLand Leech,Banting, Selangor) a former playerbadmintonnationalityMalaysia.
He is the eldest son among his five siblings.

He and all his siblings were actively involved in the international badminton scene.

Childhood

Datuk Sidek Abdullah Kamar's vision to see his children become badminton champions started with
his first son, Misbun as an experiment.

When he turned seven years old in 1967, Misbun began to be trained seriously by his father.
at the badminton court in front of their house in Kampung Kanchong Darat, Banting, Selangor. Two
The following year, the same routine was also experienced by his younger siblings, Razif and Jalani, a year later.

However, at the early stage, Misbun's talent in badminton was overshadowed by his younger brother, Razif. Razif, also known as Mok

among siblings, more disciplined and rarely skip practice, compared to Misbun and Jalani who are more
Naughty. But since the under-15 category, Misbun has started to beat Razif, who is two years older.
younger than him.

Early Career

At the age of 16, Misbun Sidek was selected to represent the country in the Asia Invitation Championship in Hong Kong.

following his success, the champion of the under-18 category of the Malaysian Schools Sports Council emerged

Apart from that tournament, the second child of eight siblings was also selected for the Australian Open or
better known by the name Silver Bowl.

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At the national level, Misbun continues to maintain his dominance and has won the under-18 title for the third consecutive time.

In 1978, followed by the under 21 category, a year later.

On November 11, 1976, the National Stadium echoed marking the beginning of the Sidek family's dominance. After

Misbun emerged as the under-18 champion a few months earlier, his brothers, Razif and Jalani, became champions.

under 15 years old MSSM after defeating the Negeri Sembilan pair, Michael Chua and Lim Jit Eng 15-
10, 15-1.

Razif also excelled in the individual event by defeating the Penang player, Chung Peng Hoong.
15-9, 15-3. Misbun accompanied his father, Datuk Sidek Abdullah Kamar, to witness that historic moment.
Misbun clashed for the first time with Razif in the 18 years category competing for the Novices title.

Selangor in the SBA Hall, Kampung Attap on January 30, 1977. The clash was highly anticipated because
Misbun is the under 18 years MSSM champion while Razif excels in the under 15 category.

According to his status as the older brother, Misbun defeated Razif in the intense rubber game 10-
15, 15-5, 15-2. A year later, at the age of 18, Misbun was already selected to undergo training with the squad.
Thomas Cup country. He can sit at the same level and stand at the same height as the senior players at that time.

like Suffian Abu Bakar, James Selvaraj, Saw Swee Leong, Phua Ah Hua Moo Foot Lian, Ong Teong Boon,
Ho Khim Soon and Kwek Chiew Peng.

Career[editing]

After spending several years gaining experience on the international stage, Misbun clinched the championship.

first at the German Open followed by his victory over Liem Swie King at the 1981 SEA Games,
In addition to being a national champion, this achievement qualified Misbun to be named the National Sportsman of 1981.

During the 1982 World Cup final at the National Stadium, Misbun Sidek was defeated by the Indonesian star, Lim Siew.

King. Although he had a chance to win the match. After losing the first set 12-15, Misbun bounced back to
won the second set 15-3 and led 10-1 in the deciding set. Throughout the tournament, Misbun performed
brilliant. In his journey to the final, he defeated top players like Luis Pongoh from
Indonesia, Morten Frost Hansen (Denmark) and Prakash Padukone (India). In early September 1982, when
Preparation for the Commonwealth and Asian Games, Misbun suddenly surprised the association officials.

Badminton Malaysia (BAM) and fans when leaving the training camp of the national squad at the Training Center
Police (Pulapol) together with his training partner, Ajib Mohiddin. In addition to being the world runner-up, Misbun also

won the Swedish Open and retained the national championship in 1982.

A year later, he became the champion of the German Open, Sweden, Canada, the World Cup semifinals, and a place

third World Grand Prix Championship. In the World Cup tournament, Misbun lost to an Indonesian player,
However, his unique appearance truly attracted the attention of fans flooding the National Stadium. In fact,

The colorful appearance of Misbun somewhat helps the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM)

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filling the pockets with unexpected ticket sales. On August 19, 1983, when Misbun met Jens
Peter Nierhoff from Denmark was reported by BAM to have quoted tickets amounting to RM70,000, and the next day met.

China player, Chen Changjie (RM117,000) while when defeated by Hastomo, ticket sales were
RM128,840.

The talent, appearance, and charisma of Misbun have also attracted the attention of the international community. On October 7

1983, Misbun made history as the first Southeast Asian player and the second Asian after the Indian champion,

Prakash Pradukone became a professional player under the International Management Group (IMG).
The recognition is amazing because Misbun is now on par with other international stars.
below IMG like Bjorn Borg, Jimmy Connors, Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Sebastian Coe and Alberto
Salazar.

The year 1984 witnessed Misbun Sidek making a surprise decision to perform the pilgrimage.
Mekah at the age of 24. However, on September 30, 1984, Misbun suddenly fell ill due to dehydration.
in the body in Mecca and it shocked the family as well as the country's badminton fans. Misbun returned to
Motherland on October 4, 1984. In the same month, Misbun returned to hold the racket and represented Malaysia to

Open Canada.

On January 8, 1985, history was created again in the Sidek family. This time, they became the largest family.
representing the country in international championships. Misbun, Razif, Jalani, Rahman, and Rashid are selected for the first time.

performing together on the international stage at the Hong Kong Open. Thus, the Sidek Brothers are complete - five children.

Sidek family man.

Anyway, despite his strange appearance, Misbun is still able to shine on the international stage with
The last title was achieved in 1988 as the runner-up in the Thomas Cup, after losing to China 4-1. A year later
then, Misbun made the bold decision to retire. His heart still longed to play but
his physical condition does not allow it.

Datuk Award

On28 August2008, kstate governmentMalaccaAwarding the national badminton coach Misbun Sidek
with the state honorific title namelyThe Honorable Class of Melaka(DMSM) which carries the title 'Datuk'. That
Governor TunMohd Khalil Yaakobpresenting the honor to the former player
national badminton at the Melaka Palace.

Achievement

National Badminton Champion of Malaysia 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1986, 1987

German Open Champion 1981, 1983

Runner-up of the 1982 World Cup

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Sweden Open Champion 1982, 1983

1983 Canadian Open Champion

Runner-upAll of England1986

Runner-upOpen Malaysia1986

Singapore Open Champion 1987

Taiwan Open Champion 1987

Runner-upThomas Cup1988 (men's team)

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R. Arumugam

R. Arumugam(January 311953- December 181988) is a legendary football player who

originfromSelangor. Bhe is also known as "Spiderman" because of his long arms and
his ability to make beautiful saves against the opponent's attempts. He was born on31
January1953ofPort Klang. Bhe started his football career from a very young age
young. He began his performance with a teamanSelangor FAwhen turning 18 years old inside
the Burnley Youth Cup match in 1971. He representediSelangor FAin the matchCup
Malaysiafrom 1972 to 1988, a period during which Selangor FA won the Malaysia Cup
eight times.

National team

R. Arumugam has received a call fromMalaysia national football teamin the year
1973 in the World Cup qualifying round inSeoul, South Korea. Sthe time together with the team
nationality, he has helpedMalaysiawinningIndependence Cupin the year1973, 1974, 1976,
and1979. Bhe also represented Malaysia in the years 1973, 1975, 1977, 1979, 1981, 1983, and 1985 at
in the SEA Games. His biggest achievement with the national team is the bronze medal forSport
Asia 1974ofTehran, Iran. Bhe has also helpedMalaysiamqualify oneself forMoscow Olympics
1980butMalaysiahas made a decision toboycotting the Olympic GamesberkEnaan. R. Arumugam
has received 196 caps (not all international matches are A-class) for Malaysia during
his time with the national team since 1973 when he retired from the international arena
in 1986. The original target was to obtain 200 capsules.

[Link] has made a contribution greater than just playing football. In the year
In 1983, he established his own club, Starbrite SC, as part of his contribution.
personal to the teenagers in the residential area.

He was killed in a car [Link] HighwaynearbyPetaling

VictoryonDecember 181988. BHe has left behind a wife and two daughters.

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In recognition of his service to the state and country, the Selangor Football Association andPublic
Bankwhere Arumugam works has started a fund in the name of R. Arumugam on January 5,
1989.

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