Radiant as the torch


Eye candy: Abdul Latif Romly obliging the female fans during the torch run through Pinglan Road in the Zheijiang district in Hangzhou. — Bernama

PETALING JAYA: The radiant smile on national long jump athlete Datuk Abdul Latif Romly’s face said it all.

He was both thrilled and inspired to be given the honour of being part of the Asian Para Games torch relay event in Hangzhou, China, yesterday.

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