Mohd Nafiizwan Adnan

Mohamad Nafiizwan bin Mohamad Adnan (born 24 April 1986 in Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu), known as Nafiizwan Adnan and nicknamed The Komodo, is a professional squash player who has represented Malaysia. He reached a career-high world ranking of World No. 26 in May 2017.[1][2]

Nafiizwan Adnan
Full nameMohamad Nafiizwan bin Mohamad Adnan
Nickname(s)Wan a.k.a The Komodo (Biawak Nakal)
Country Malaysia
ResidenceKuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Born (1986-04-24) 24 April 1986
Height1.79 m (5 ft 10 in)
Turned Pro2004
RetiredActive
Coached byPeter Genever
Racquet usedHead
Men's Singles
Highest rankingNo. 26 (May 2017)
Current rankingNo. 35 (April 2018)
Title(s)6
Tour final(s)16
Medal record
Men's squash
Representing  Malaysia
Commonwealth Games
Bronze medal – third place 2018 Gold Coast Singles
Asian Games
Gold medal – first place 2018 Jakarta-Palembang Team
Silver medal – second place 2010 Guangzhou Team
Silver medal – second place 2014 Incheon Team
Bronze medal – third place 2018 Jakarta-Palembang Singles
Last updated: September 2018.

He became the first ever Malaysian male squash player to claim a medal in the men's singles event at the Commonwealth Games after clinching the historical bronze medal for Malaysia in the men's singles event during the 2018 Commonwealth Games.[3]

References

  1. "PSA Player Profile". Archived from the original on 30 June 2009. Retrieved 17 December 2008.
  2. "SquashInfo: Mohd Nafiizwan Adnan". Archived from the original on 16 October 2008. Retrieved 17 December 2008.
  3. "Squash: Nafiizwan wins historic bronze but Nicol finishes empty handed | The Star Online". www.thestar.com.my. Archived from the original on 9 April 2018. Retrieved 9 April 2018.


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