Ziyad loses appeal to overturn disqualification at Tokyo Paralympics


PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian contingent’s appeal to reverse Ziyad Zolkefli’s disqualification in the men’s shot putt F20 final at the Tokyo Paralympics has been rejected.

World Para Athletics released a statement in relation to the counter protest from Malaysia, Ecuador and Australia on Wednesday (Sept 1) morning.

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