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(source: http://www.mmail.com.my/content/6911-raihana-12-eyes-big-time )

Raihana, 12, eyes the big time
S. RAJASINGAM
Thursday, July 2nd 04:25:00

RAIHANA AQILAH wants to become a squash professional when she grows up. The 12-year-old lass is on the right track, emerging champion in the Negri Sembilan schools Under-12 at Institut Perguruan Raja Melewar (IPRM) in Seremban early this year.
Last weekend, she finished third in the Sukan Negri Sembilan (Suknes) meet at Seremban Two beating Logana Asok Kumar 15-13, 12-14, 12-10.
She had lost to top-seed Zulhijjah Azan 2-11, 4-11 and 5-11 in the semifinals. Raihana, who is a State junior player, trains under Adnan Gul and Mohd Tarmidi Saad at the Rasah Kemayan Club.
She was also the NS Closed Under-11 champion in 2007 and finished a creditable fifth at the Milo International All Stars at Astaka Courts in Petaling Jaya last year.
She swims regularly to build up her stamina. In 2008, Raihana was ranked fourth in the national Under- 11 category.
Raihana said: “I want to achieve good results, make good friends and learn to be patient. I want to play more often against older players. I'm a great fan of Nicol David and Azlan Iskandar.
“I want to win more meets at junior level and to achieve that, I need to work on my strength. My first coach was Choo Chee Yuen, who encouraged me to take up squash.”
Added her coach Adnan: “She is hardworking and has good ball sense. She is also willing to go the extra mile to attain international recognition.

(updated 20090806, nssquash : I found this MMail news when I tried to Google "Squash + Maktab Perguruan Raja Melewar" :D )

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(source: http://thestar.com.my/metro/story.asp?file=/2009/3/13/central/3439438&sec=central)
Friday March 13, 2009

Negri squash players among 24-member team for MSSM meet

NEGRI Sembilan have named a 24-member team, including siblings Rusdina Atiqah Rohaizam and her sister Raihana Aqilah, for the Milo-Malaysian Schools Sports Council (MSSM) squash championships in Kuala Terengganu from March 16 to 20.

Negri Sembilan Schools Sports Council (MSNS) squash technical chairman Mohd Fauzi Othman said the players were named after a one-week centralised training stint at the Raja Melewar Teaching Institute (IPRM).

“We are aiming for three gold medals. We are gunning for Mohd Hannan Tarmidi in the boys’ Under-15 individual event. We also expect the boys’ Under-12 and Under-15 teams to win the gold medals,’’ said Mohd Fauzi.

Last year, Negri Sembilan only managed to win a bronze medal in the boys’ Under-12 age group.
Sister power: Raihana (left) and Rusdina will be playing for Negri Sembilan in the girls’ Under-12 age group in the MSSM championships.

Mohd Fauzi said they were optimistic of a good outing as the players had been impressive in age group competitions.

“The MSSNS also works closely with the Negri Sembilan Squash Racquets Association and State Sports Council in the development programmes,’’ said Mohd Fauzi.

Rusdina, who finish fourth in the girls’ Under-12 group in the MSSNS championships last month, has been playing exceptionally well in local competitions.

Last year, she was the Under-9 champion in the KL Open.

The 10-year-old Rusdina and her sister Raihana train under coaches Adnan Gul and Mohd Tarmidi Saad at the Rasah Kemayan Club in Seremban 2.

Raihana was the NS Closed girls’ Under-11 champion in 2007 and also finished a creditable fifth in the Milo-All Stars International squash championships last year.
Raihana, who is ranked fourth in the Under-11, said she admires Datuk Nicol David and Mohamed Azlan Iskandar.

The Negri Sembilan squad
Boys
Under-12: Danial Poh, Irfan Hakim, Irfan Haziq, Pavanesh David.
Under-15: Mohd Hannan Tarmidi, M. Mugilan, Dyaril Choo, Bryan Lim,
Under-18: Krishan Paul, P. Kigan, Dennis Choo, Alvin Ng,

Girls
Under-12: Raihana Aqilah Rohaizan, Nur Atiqah Ruzi, Rusdina Atiqah Rohaizan, Loshene
Under-15: Sharmila Iman Mohd Logan, Fara Athira Danial, A. Privena, Nurfarhana Kamarulzaman,
Under-18: A. Rayveni, A. Loggana, Kryan Choo, Iffa Atikah Zulkeefli.

(Updated 20090807: nssquash - I found the above news when I tried to Google "Mohd Hannan Tarmidi")
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http://www.mba.org.my/newsletter/MBA_Nlet_Jul05.pdf

5. Little Krishan Paul with his 5A’s in the UPSR exams and his prowess in Squash hasgot a place to study in the prestigious Bukit Jalil Sports School. He is now in Form 1and represents Negri Sembilan for Squash.

(Updated 20090807: nssquash - result when I Google for "Krishan Paul + Squash")

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