Veteran rower does nation proud in virtual event


Khoo competing in the World Rowing Indoor Championships virtual race at the PSSC office in Gelugor, Penang.

VETERAN rower Khoo Boo Hock, who qualified as Asia’s best rower in his age category two weeks ago, did the country proud by being the first Malaysian to compete in the World Rowing Indoor Championship virtual race.

The 61-year-old Penangite finished eighth out of 10 finalists in the Men’s Masters 60-64 age category of the race hosted

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