JUARA – The Story of Singapore’s

Squash Legend Zainal Abidin

On 1st December 2024, we held the soft launch of the children’s picture book JUARA: The Story of Singapore’s Squash Legend Zainal Abidin at the Kallang Squash Centre.

From left: Rilla Melati Bahri, Author; Zainal Abidin; Patrick Thio, President, Singapore Squash Rackets Association

Written by award-winning children’s book author Rilla Melati Bahri and published by Mini Monsters, JUARA tells the story of Zainal’s journey towards achieving success in squash. From learning to hit the ball using a discarded, warped wooden racket to becoming a highly decorated athlete, the book features many moments that will inspire both grown-ups and children alike.

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Zainal winning the National Championships in 1981
Zainal playing against Egypt’s Gamal El Amir at the World Team Championships, 1989, Singapore
Zainal playing against Alex Tay at the 1987 Ascot Closed Championships
Zainal with his 1987 Sportsman of the Year Award
Although retired as a player, Zainal continues to coach the next generation
Semi-finalist at the WSF World Masters Squash Championships 2024 in the Netherlands, Men’s Over 65 category