Freediving and mermaid instructor Wang (centre) with (from left) Ng, Lu, Acacia and Tan waving the Malaysian flag at the World Mermaid Championship in China.
FITNESS instructor Ng Kah Wen walked away with a gold medal and cash prize of 30,000 renminbi (RM17,621) from the 2019 World Mermaid Championship for his performance as an ocean king poisoned by polluted seas.
Held at the Canton Fair Complex in Guangzhou, China from Aug 30 to Sept 1, Ng beat 69 other contestants in the contest.
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Freediving and mermaid instructor Wang (centre) with (from left) Ng, Lu, Acacia and Tan waving the Malaysian flag at the World Mermaid Championship in China.
(From left) Ng, Lu, Acacia and Tan make up the Malaysian team who competed in the 2019 World Mermaid Championship in Guangzhou, China end of last month. — Photos: ART CHEN/The Star
Ng and Acacia (right) acting out a scene in an underwater storyline. They were part of the Malaysian team at the World Mermaid Championship 2019 in China.
The mermaids and mermen getting ready for practice.
Acacia (top) and Lu, holding their breath underwater as they perform in a synchronised routine.
Group shot of the mermaids and mermen (left to right: Lee, Tan, Ng and Lu) who competed in the World Mermaid Championship 2019 in China.
Dolphin says safety remains a major concern for mermaids and mermen when performing or in a competition.
Ng getting into his silicone merman tail. Winning the championship in China is a stepping stone to him becoming a mermaid course instructor.
Siew says the onus is finding competitions where participants are judged on technical ability.
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