17 December 2002

AZLINDA CRASHES OUT IN WORLD SILAT MEET

PENANG, Dec 17 (Bernama) -- Reigning world champion Azlinda Ahmad of Malaysia crashed out in the semifinals of the World Silat Championship held at the Penang International Sports Arena (Pisa) here today.

However her teammates Sarah Ishak and Mastura Sapuan managed to beat their respective opponents to qualify for the final bout in their categories.

Azlinda, 29, lost to Vietnam's Pham Thi Hub 0-5 in the Putri (women) Open division.

Meanwhile Sarah defeated Dwidamayanthi of Indonesia 3-2 in the Putri E (65-70kg) category while Mastura overwhelmed Sofia Villa Nueva of Spain 5-0 in the Putri F (70-75kg) division.

Sourced from http://www.accessmylibrary.com/coms2/summary_0286-11347138_ITM

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