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Back to homepageTennis superstar Sharapova retires aged 32
BERLIN: Maria Sharapova, the Russian five-time Grand Slam champion who became one of the highest paid sportswomen in the world, announced the end of her career at the age of 32 yesterday. Siberia-born Sharapova, whose Wimbledon victory over Serena Williams
Read MoreHockey: Goalkeeper S Kumar retires
KUALA LUMPUR: Well-known national hockey goalkeeper, S Kumar today announces his retirement from international hockey after serving the country for 20 years. Kumar, 40, started with the national squad since 1999, collecting 321 caps, and helping the Malaysian team to
Read MoreNicol yet to decide on future plans
NILAI: Former national squash queen Datuk Nicol Ann David, 35, said she had yet to decide on her future plans since announcing her retirement in June. The eight-time world champion said she hoped to speak with the Squash Racquets Association
Read MoreDr M and wife: Take care, Chong Wei
PUCHONG: Despite viewing the retirement of Malaysian singles badminton ace, Lee Chong Wei as a loss to the nation both Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad and his wife Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali told Lee to prioritise his
Read MoreLee Chong Wei: One in a million
KUALA LUMPUR: Allahyarham Tan Sri P.Ramlee’s much-loved classic tune ‘Di Mana Kan Ku Cari Ganti’ best describes the huge gap left by national badminton icon Datuk Lee Chong Wei following his announcement yesterday to retire from the game. When it
Read MoreLee Chong Wei bids a teary farewell
PUTRAJAYA: Malaysian badminton legend, Lee Chong Wei bid a tearful adieu to the badminton world today. “I want to announce my retirement after 19 years. It was a tough decision. “My doctors told me to reduce tension as it is
Read MoreLee Chong Wei haven’t decided on retirement yet
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s number one badminton player Datuk Lee Chong Wei has not decided on retirement. He acknowledged that there were speculations about his retirement as he was absent from training. The three-time Olympic silver medallist insisted that he would
Read MoreLee Chong Wei to retire next week
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s number one badminton player Datuk Lee Chong Wei is expected to retire next week after playing for the game for 19 years. Sources told Malay daily Berita Harian that the 37-year-old opted for retirement to avoid further
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