Double joy for Malaysians in London


PETALING JAYA: It was a day of double joy for Malaysia as Rio Paralympics gold medallists Ziyad Zolkefli and Abdul Latif Romly emerged triumphant at the World Para Athletics Championships in London, England.

After Ziyad broke his own world record en route to win the men’s shot putt F20 (learning disability) event on Saturday, it was Abdul Latif’s turn to successfully retain his men’s long jump T20 (learning disability) yesterday.

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