Muhaizar wants podium finish despite lack of preparation


Marathoner Muhaizar Mohamad (pic) is determined to maintain the medal he won at the Kuala Lumpur SEA Games in 2017 despite the short preparation time in the Philippines.

The 34-year-old was scheduled to arrive in the Philippines on Monday to prepare for the gruelling 42.2km event at New Clark City today but his flight was cancelled due to Typhoon Tisoy and he only arrived in Manila on Wednes day evening.

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