Luqman smashes Sukma decathlon record on debut

Perlis' Abdul Latif Romly jumps to victory in the men's long jump final at the Sukma Games in Kuching, Sarawak, July 27, 2016. GLENN GUAN/The Star

KUCHING: Mohammad Luqman Mohd Zuki is a fast learner.

Having taken up decathlon just two years ago, the 18-year-old from Kedah showed the vast progress he has made by shattering the 12-year-old Sukma record with a 6,108-point total in the 10-discipline event.