Long jumper Latif bags Malaysia's third and final gold


Abdul Latif Romly of Malaysia in action in the men's long jump. - REUTERS

PETALING JAYA: Abdul Latif Romly sustained an injury but did enough to retain his men's long jump T20 title and help Malaysia achieve its three-gold medal target at the Tokyo Paralympics on Saturday.

The Paralympics and world-record holder opened his account with a conservative 7.26m effort to immediately go into the lead at the Olympic Stadium.

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