Commonwealth Games gold medal is one of my tall points: David

Winning the Common wealth Games women’s singles title in New Delhi has been one of the several career highs for world number one Nicol David of Malaysia, a title which had eluded her on three previous attempts.In her fourth attempt, after challenging in Squash’s maiden appearance in the Commonwealth Games in her home country in 1998 when just 15, David finally claimed gold when she beat England’s Jenny Duncalf, the world number two in a convincing straight games triumph in women’s final at the Siri Fort Complex in New Delhi last month.

“Winning the Commonwealth gold in India is one of my highest achievements so far. The fact that it’s in a multi-sport event, which means so much for Malaysia. That makes it even more important for me. It seemed the whole world was turning and spinning around me,” said David, who is looking to win her fourth Qatar Classic title in Doha, having won for three consecutive years from 2006 to 2008.And, she is ready to add more medals to her list of collections at the upcoming Asian Games.

The Asian Games take place in the Chinese city of Guangzhou from November 12. Low Wee Wern and Delia Arnold who are ranked 16 and 21 in the WISPA rankings will be part of the Malaysian team. Nicol is happy that the young players are doing well on the circuit.“It’s a fantastic success to have three players in the top 20. My concern is that they are young and the Commonwealth was a perfect preparation for us,” said Nicol.

Looking back at her performance this year and her own chances at the Asian Games, the world number one, who picked up a record-equalling fifth world title this year said: “It has been a busy year and I am happy the way it has shaped up. It was a great experience. I will try to bring back whatever I have learnt throughout the year and try to enjoy the Asian Games and remain focused.”