Shamim Bangi had a chance of playing in a third straight doubles finals and probably a third straight double’s gold at the Zambian International but a terrible headache denied her the chance. Instead settling for bronze, her third straight medal in the doubles in a space of four weeks
Bangi who was teaming up with Zambian Ogar Siamupangila was forced to retire midway the game because of a strong headache. The duo was leading the South African pair of De Villiers Elme and Butler Emmett Michelle 1-0 after taking the first set 21-8. Bangi said;
Bangi who was teaming up with Zambian Ogar Siamupangila was forced to retire midway the game because of a strong headache. The duo was leading the South African pair of De Villiers Elme and Butler Emmett Michelle 1-0 after taking the first set 21-8. Bangi said;
It’s too hot here and it affected me, I badly wanted to go for the second set and finish the job but the headache couldn’t allow me, We had them (Elme and Butler) were we wanted them but I can’t couldn’t play more which was disappointing but couldn’t do anything about it.
Bangi couldn’t get in the medal bracket of the singles after De Villiers defeated her in the quarters 2-1 (21-14, 16-21, 21-15). She had seen off Edwin Tanana 2-0 (21-13, 21-16) in the first round, edging out Egyptian Nadine Ashiraf 2-1 (21-16, 14-21, 21-15) in the second.
“Despite not getting in the last four which was a target, I think I did good in the singles, if you’re to factor in the terrible weather conditions we have had to endure while here.De Villiers is a good player, me getting a set off her was a also proof that I pushed her to the wall.” she added.
Attention will now turn to the South African International where the 21-year old had resisted for the Singles, Doubles and missed doubles next weekend. She will also be participation in the Botswana International in two weeks’ time.
“Despite not getting in the last four which was a target, I think I did good in the singles, if you’re to factor in the terrible weather conditions we have had to endure while here.De Villiers is a good player, me getting a set off her was a also proof that I pushed her to the wall.” she added.
Attention will now turn to the South African International where the 21-year old had resisted for the Singles, Doubles and missed doubles next weekend. She will also be participation in the Botswana International in two weeks’ time.
