& # 039; I could not pick up the club & # 039; – Who withdraws from the Women's World Championships

Michelle Who is ranked 34 in the World Women's World Championship Second Round-7 A Olson (USA); -5 A Munoz (Spa), I Park (Kor), J Ewart Shadoff (Eng), A Jutanugarn (Tha), M Lee (Aus) Other selected: Level G Hall (Eng); +1 C Hull (Eng); +3 B Law (Eng); +8 C Matthew (Sco) Full standings

Defending champion Michelle Who says she is "absolutely brave" after making the "heartbreaking" decision to withdraw from the Women's World Championship in Singapore.

She failed to complete the first round due to a repeated wrist problem.

Who, who had undergone surgery during the injury in October, said that an MRI scan on Thursday showed "nerve involvement"

"I made the decision to withdraw 15 because I was not able to cancel the club at the time, "said the 29-year-old.

"After surgery I got the idea that I was going to be completely free of pain when I went back to Asia to defend my title.

" I was so ready to be pain free, I ignored a few warning signs. As a result of not listening to my body, I had a bad flare during my round.

"Because I was in so much pain, I was afraid that I could do more damage.

" The decision to withdraw during the tournament is always the most difficult decision, but it was heartbreaking. "

Jodi Ewart Shadoff from England is in a draw for second place, two shots on leader Amy Olson after two rounds.

American Olson, who has a three-under-par 69 is awarded seven under for the tournament.

Ewart Shadoff went round in 70 to go down to five, next to Thailand's Ariya Jutanugarn, Azahara Munoz in Spain, Inbee Park in South Korea and Minjee Lee in Australia

The Georgia Hall in England is right after the second round 71, while compatriots Charley Hull and Bronte Law are one and three overtot respectively, Catriona Matthew is eight.