KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 — National No. 2 Delia Arnold shocked the squash fraternity by announcing her retirement.
The 30-year-old handed her resignation to Squash Racquets Association Of Malaysia director of coaching Major (Rtd) S. Maniam yesterday.
“It was not an easy decision to make and I was mulling it over for some time,” said Delia.
“But i felt it was time for a new chapter in my life.”
“I’m taking time off to rest and figure out my next step,” she added.
Delia is a two-time national champion (2015, 2016).
“It came as a suprise but it was inevitable this day would come,” said Maniam.
Meanwhile Australian-born former world No. 2 Natalie Grinham has also decided to join Delia into retirement.
