Abdul Latif leaps to new record at Para Asean Games


PETALING JAYA: Abdul Latif Romly saved his best for last.

The 18-year-old was in a class of his own in posting a record-breaking 7.43m leap to defend his F20 (intellectual disabilities) long jump gold medal at the Para Asean Games in Singapore on Tuesday.

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