Pandelela relieved to make the cut for Rio Olympics next year


Pandelela is the only Malaysian to qualify for the Rio de Janeiro Olympics thus far.

PETALING JAYA: To say Pandelela Rinong was happy to receive a ticket to Rio de Janeiro Olympics would be an understatement.

The diver was relieved to become the first Malaysian athlete to qualify for the Rio Olympics next year after finishing eighth in the semi-finals of the women’s 10m platform individual at the World Aquatics Championships in Kazan, Russia, on Thursday.

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