Maintaining World Number One Ranking a Challenge for Nor Farah Ain Abdullah
Nor Farah Ain Abdullah, Malaysia’s national women’s lawn bowls ace, is at risk of losing her world number one status if she does not actively participate in international tournaments this year. The 24-year-old athlete acknowledged that maintaining her ranking is no easy task, as she needs to compete abroad to earn points, which involves high expenses.
Budget Constraints a Hindrance to Competition
She noted that budget constraints in the sport force athletes to forgo participation in certain tournaments. "Maintaining the ranking is not easy because we need to go abroad (for tournaments), and we all know the state of our sports budget, so there may be some competitions we cannot attend, while others we can," she said.
Goal to Retain Title at 2025 World Indoor Bowls Championships
Nor Farah gained attention after making history by winning a gold medal in the women’s singles event at the 2024 World Indoor Bowls Championships in Guernsey, Channel Islands, last April. Earlier this month, she continued to bring glory to Malaysia when she made history by becoming the world number one player.
Now, Nor Farah’s focus is set on achieving yet another remarkable feat at the 2025 World Indoor Bowls Championships in Aberdeen, Scotland, from April 20 to 25 April. "As the defending champion, my goal is to retain the title," she said.
Conclusion
Maintaining world number one status is a challenging task, and Nor Farah Ain Abdullah is no exception. With budget constraints in the sport, she must weigh her options carefully when it comes to participating in international tournaments. Nevertheless, her determination to retain her title at the 2025 World Indoor Bowls Championships is a testament to her commitment to her craft.
FAQs
- What is the challenge faced by Nor Farah Ain Abdullah in maintaining her world number one status?
She needs to compete abroad to earn points, which involves high expenses, and budget constraints in the sport force athletes to forgo participation in certain tournaments. - What is Nor Farah’s goal at the 2025 World Indoor Bowls Championships?
To retain the title, which she won at the 2024 World Indoor Bowls Championships. - How old is Nor Farah Ain Abdullah?
24 years old.