Abu Samah Borhan

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Abu Samah Borhan
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Born (1985-02-27) 27 February 1985 (age 37)
Malaysia

Abu Samah bin Borhan (born 27 February 1985) is a Malaysian wheelchair tennis player. [1] [2]

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References

  1. "Abu Samah, from accident to wheelchair star". NST Online. 17 September 2017. Retrieved 3 November 2021.
  2. "New wheelchair boosts Abu Samah's spirits". The Sun Daily. 18 August 2021. Retrieved 3 November 2021.