Abdul Latif wins long jump gold in Paris to qualify for 2024 Paralympics


KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Abdul Latif Romly has qualified on merit for the 2024 Paralympics after winning the men’s long jump T20 (intellectual impairment) category at the 2023 World Para Athletics Championships in Paris.

In the T20 final at the Charlety Stadium, the 26-year-old cleared 7.40m in his second attempt, thus breaking the record of 7.39m set by defending champion Ranki Oberoi of the Netherlands.

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