While the pair also admired the way each other competed, little did Khadijah know that her future husband was already a fan.
“I always viewed her as an ‘idol’ when I watched her on TV, YouTube or TikTok,” said Helmi, who has won various medals at the Asian level. “And I liked her gameplay.”
“I enjoy watching him fight and that drew my attention,” said Khadijah. “(I liked) the charisma he carries. I don’t usually enjoy watching other people fight … but he was lovely to watch.”
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While Khadijah and Helmi are no strangers to the taste of victory, it was the disappointment of defeat that brought them closer.
