Irfan believes he’s still some distance ahead of his rivals at Asian level

Saving grace: Irfan Shamsuddin became the only Malaysian to win a medal at the Asian Championships when he clinched the discus bronze.

PETALING JAYA: Discus thrower Irfan Shamsuddin has seen the level of his competitors at the Asian Championships and knows where he stands – right at the top.

That’s why he is so determined to outdo all of them when they reassemble at the Hangzhou Asian Games from Sept 23 to Oct 8.