Really bad news.. ..it is indeed a severe one. She not only tore the ACL but also the MCL...wow, that's really too bad for her. I guess the only thing left for her to revive her career will be her determination and commitment to work really hard to beat all odds. Time is on her side and time will tell..
Ouch, cheung. You break julia's heart. ~ "I am hoping to recover fast" - Now, let's focus on that, Julia. You have all Malaysians behind you, for the prayers.
FOr those who like photos : Julia at the hospital, courtesy of Kosmo - http://www.kosmo.com.my/kosmo/content.asp?y=2009&dt=0514&pub=Kosmo&sec=Sukan&pg=su_05.htm The one on the left is the new Sports Minister, on the right BAM President, the middle guy should be the Ortho surgeon operating on Julia. Behind them, one of them looks like Ganga Rao.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHfR2kPtyZs rated for 14 yrs and older it is alway sad to see injury to any fine athletes
Not really a mental class.. she went to to get motivated by the jrs. they read her encouraging and supportive letters and messages composed by themselves.
Injured shuttler aims to return stronger Kamaruzaman Ahmad Monday, May 30th, 2011 05:35:00 KUALA LUMPUR: Julia Wong (pic) has quit the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) stable, albeit temporarily. Julia, from Klebang, Malacca, underwent two surgeries on her left knee within a year. At her peak, she ranked second to Wong Mew Choo who has since retired. Julia, 24, remained on BAM's payroll since her first surgery in 2009. Even though she did not fully recover, Julia competed in two international championships — the Malaysia Open and the Asian Badminton Championship in India. However, she had to go under the doctor's knife again after that due to an infection and is now recovering. “I was wasting time in BAM just recovering instead of preparing and training intensively for championships. On top of it, I was getting lucrative allowances and that was not fair," said Julia. “It is taxpayers' money which should be spent on more deserving players who have a chance to bring honour to Malaysia." Julia represented Malaysia in several international events such as the All-England, the Uber Cup and the Sudirman Cup. She wants to return to full fitness quickly and hopes to be in the reckoning for a national team spot in the future. “I must do it in my own time and without any pressure. I know I can still play top badminton. But I need to prove myself in the local circuit.” Julia will now train independently and handle her own expenses. She has already received offers to coach badminton clubs. http://www.mmail.com.my/content/73445-injured-shuttler-aims-return-stronger 1st press intv since Julia quit BAM recently. Wonder if she's coaching in Melaka, maybe can go spy
“It is taxpayers' money which should be spent on more deserving players who have a chance to bring honour to Malaysia." Very well said