Abdul Latif aims to retain gold and break record in Perak Sukma


Making progress: Abdul Latif Romly hopes to break the Sukma long jump record of 7.55m in the Perak Sukma. — AZHAR MAHFOF / The Star

KUALA LUMPUR: Para athlete Abdul Latif Romly is all geared up to outdo the able-bodied athletes to defend his men’s long jump gold and break the record in the 19th edition of the Malaysia Games (Sukma) starting on Sept 11.

The athletics competitions will be held at the Perak Stadium.

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