No holding back Sarawak swimmer Jamery Siga in Asean Para Games

In the impending 9th Asean Para Games, Jamery will represent Malaysia in the S5 (cerebral palsy) category. Photo: The Star/Azman Ghani

“I began swimming when I was seven years old,” revealed Paralympian swimmer Jamery Siga. The Sarawak native had little to fear wading in the murky waters of his neighbourhood tributary of Kuala Mendalam, Limbang, years ago ... but things have changed dramatically over the years ... and with potentially hazardous consequences. “There were no crocodiles then, but now there are,” he shared with a cheeky smile, setting the tone for a heartwarming interview at the Kompleks Kecemerlangan Sukan Paralimpik in Kuala Lumpur.

He was hard at work, going through the paces in his selected disciplines of 200m freestyle, 100m backstroke and 50m butterfly. In the upcoming 9th Asean Para Games, Jamery will represent Malaysia in the S5 (cerebral palsy) category.