Malaysian Squash superstar Nicol David named "Greatest Athlete of ALL TIME" in Global Poll

(Source: Squash Racquets Association of Malaysia)

Squash Star Datuk Nicol David has been named the "Greatest Athlete of All Time" by the international sporting association The World Games.

In online poll voting, Nicol David received a total of 318,943 votes. Following behind James Kehoe who does "Tug-of-War" Legend from Ireland with 113,120 votes; while Ukraine's powerlifter Larysa Solovlova came third with 80,790 votes.

She said on International World Games Association,

“It came as a surprise to see me amongst these other top athletes and I’m grateful for this ... hopefully it can elevate attention for the future of Squash, and it’s a proud moment to represent my country and Asia”,

According to the press statement, IWGA President José Perurena also congrats Nicol David and said that Nicol David is an inspirational athlete and a fine role model for younger athletes.

Many Malaysians are celebrating Nicol David’s win and this includes PM Muhyiddin via Facebook talk about it.

“Congratulations Nicol, you are the pride of the nation.” “To the younger generation, please take Nicol’s success as motivation to go further.”

Congratulations to Datuk Nicol David! , you are Our Nation Queen!!

Malaysia Boleh!

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