US call for Umar


On track: Umar Osman (left) is currently training with the Singapore Sports School students. — Photo courtesy of Simon Lau

PETALING JAYA: Middle distance runner Umar Osman has received a splendid boost ahead of the Asian Games in Hangzhou.

The 20-year-old is set to leave for the United States and possibly join Mohd Azeem Fahmi at the Auburn University.

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