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Reader’s Digest M’sia names Nicol David as most trusted sports personality

Squash legend says accolade feels ‘special’ after four years of retirement

Updated 3 years ago · Published on 08 Jun 2023 4:33PM

Reader’s Digest M’sia names Nicol David as most trusted sports personality
Datuk Nicol Ann David (right), 39, states that she is incredibly proud to be voted the winner in this category, proving her career, transparency and representation are trusted by all Malaysians. – ABDUL RAZAK LATIF/The Vibes file pic, June 8, 2023

KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysian legendary squash player Datuk Nicol Ann David bagged Reader’s Digest Malaysia’s Most Trusted Sports Personality in Malaysia 2023 award, yesterday. 

Sharing this on her official Facebook account, Nicol, 39, stated that she is incredibly proud to be voted the winner in this category, proving her career, transparency and representation are trusted by all Malaysians.

“This feels so special after four years of retirement, and, as you know, my full life and focus is now on my foundation.

“Thank you Malaysia…you continue to bring me so much happiness, and thank you Reader’s Digest,” she said.

She also mentioned how her parents believed that being trustworthy is more important than titles.

“I am so humbled Malaysia can see this too in me, and I will continue to work hard to contribute back to my country that has given me so much,” she said. – Bernama, June 8, 2023

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