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International Women’s Day with The World Games’ Greatest Athlete of All Time

Datuk Nicol David, Former Professional Squash Player

08-Mar-21 14:00

International Women’s Day with The World Games’ Greatest Athlete of All Time

Eight-time world squash champion, the first Asian Woman to be ranked number 1 in women’s squash...Datuk Nicol David has proudly represented Malaysia on the world stage for more than a decade. Even after retiring from professional squash in 2019, she continues to make waves—this year she was voted the World Games' Greatest Athlete of All Time. To mark International Women’s Day today, we look back at her journey as a professional squash athlete, and how she’s empowering young girls and boys with squash.

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Produced by: Hezril Asyraaf

Presented by: Tee Shiao Eek, Lim Sue Ann


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Tags:  The Bigger PictureThe Daily DigestInternational Women’s DayNicol DavidSquashWorld Games' Greatest Athlete of All TimeYouth Empowerment





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