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CHEAH Lydia
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Sport |
Badminton |
CGA |
Malaysia
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Gender |
Women |
Born |
08 Sep 1989
in Kuala Lumpur, MAS |
Height | 1.74 m |
Weight | 55 kg |
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Human Interest |
General Interest |
Injuries |
An ankle injury lead her to withdraw from the 2006 Malaysian National Schools Championship, the injury prevented her from defending the U18 title which she had won the previous year. (nst.com.my, 26 Aug 2006)
In July 2005 she was hit by a motorcycle when crossing the road. The accident happened in Alor Star, Malaysia where she was competing at the Kedah Open. (The Star, 13 May 2006) |
Hero / Idol |
Chinese badminton player, Lin Dan. (2004 Commonwealth Youth Games) |
Sport Specific Information |
Name of coach |
Sun Chenghua |
Coach from which country? |
China |
General Interest |
Famous relatives |
Her younger sister Sonia is also a badminton player. (The Star, 07 Feb 2010) |
Awards and honours |
She, along with her nine SEA team mates, was named Best female athlete of 2009 after winning team gold at the SEA Games in Laos (bernama.com, 16 Jan 2010) |
Sport Specific Information |
Handedness |
Right |
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