Following an intense match at the Paris Olympics, badminton stars Thinaah Muralitharan and Pearly Tan narrowly missed out on the bronze medal. In a touching gesture of support, Malaysia's squash legend Dato Nicol David took to social media to share her admiration for the duo.
In her heartfelt post, Dato' Nicol David acknowledged the pain of defeat and the struggle of coming so close to a medal. She praised Thinaah and Pearly for their perseverance and the incredible effort they put forth, especially given their recent battles with injuries and illness.
"You both showed what true sportsmanship is all about," she wrote. "Your act of embracing your opponents with kindness, even in the darkest moment, defined you as legends."
Dato' Nicol David also highlighted their historic achievement as the first womens pair from Malaysia to reach the Olympic semifinals and expressed her immense pride in their performance. "You made a whole country dream," she said.
Her post concluded with a heartfelt message of solidarity and encouragement, reminding Thinaah and Pearly that their journey, despite the outcome, has been a source of joy and pride for many.
