KUALA LUMPUR: National para shot putter Muhd Ziyad Zolkefli (pic) is ready to take on his able-bodied counterparts at the Thailand Open Championships in Bangkok from May 18-21. Ziyad, who underwent a one-month intensive training under renowned German coach Khalid Alqawati in Mannheim last month, said that he is mentally and physically prepared for the challenge.
He will be among four para athletes to feature in the three-day meet. The others are Abdul Latif Romly (long jump), Mohamad Ridzuan Puzi (100m) and Siti Noor Radiah Ismail (women’s long jump).