Archer Shahira hoping to spring surprise

Shahira Abdul Halim training at the archery centre in Wunna Theikdi. She hopes to stay focused and win a medal in the 70m individual recurve event.

NAYPYITAW: Archer Shahira Abdul Halim is hoping to spring a surprise by winning a medal in her second SEA Games outing.

The Selangor-born archer made her debut in Jakarta two years ago, losing in the quarter-finals of the women’s 70m individual recurve event. Malaysia finished fourth in the team event.