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SEA Games 2023: Multi-talented Sara Merican chooses cricket over first love
The Straits Times continues the countdown to the 32nd SEA Games, held in Cambodia for the first time from May 5 to 17. Over five days, we profile Singapore athletes looking for their “firsts” in Phnom Penh. Today, we feature Sara Merican, who set aside her first love to play cricket at the Games.
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SINGAPORE – A person’s first love is often a passionate, unforgettable affair, and it is one that Sara Merican has had to spurn in order to pursue her dream.
The multi-talented athlete was in the selection list for both the women’s football and cricket teams for the SEA Games in Cambodia, but chose the latter.
