Ashraf overcomes sorrow of losing left arm by excelling in athletics


Leading the way: Malaysia’s Muhamad Ashraf Muhammad Haisham (front) competing in the men’s 1,500m T46 final at the Kuala Lumpur Asean Para Games in September. Inset: Ashraf posing with the gold medal.

MUHAMAD Ashraf Muhammad Haisham had high hopes of getting 5As in the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examinations back in 2013.

Then, he was a Form Five student of SMK Batu 10 in Setiawan and he stayed at the school’s hostel.

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