Archer Khairul keeps Olympic fire burning for dad's sake

Torch bearer Khairul Anuar Mohamad, who recently qualified for RIO Games in archery making his way to the stage at KLCC. RAYMOND OOI/ The Star

KUALA LUMPUR: Hislate father’s final words of wisdom still rings loud and clear in national recurve archer Khairul Anuar Mohamad’s ears.

His 60-year-old father – Mohamad Said – passed away due to heart complications just days before Khairul left for the Final Qualification Tournament in Antalya, Turkey, last month.