Gritty girls: Kulim-Bandar Baharu Under-15 relay runners (in blue) are the first to change baton at the second station during the 4x400m relay. They went on to win the gold medal in this event.
HISTORY was created at the 56th annual Kedah combined schools track and field championship at the Darulaman Stadium in Alor Setar when the Baling-Sik contingent emerged as champions for the first time in 56 years by beating powerhouses Kota Setar, Kuala Muda-Yan and Kubang Pasu.
They edged former multiple champions Kota Setar by a single gold medal and held a three-gold margin against defending champions Kuala Muda-Yan in the final count on Saturday.
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