Golden tears for shot putter Nani after a surprise record-breaking throw

In disbelief: Nani Sahirah Maryata shed tears after winning gold at the SEA Games. - MOHD SHAHRIL ROSLI/The Star

BANGKOK: It was a memorable day for debutant national shot putter Nani Sahirah Maryata at the Thailand SEA Games.

The 24-year-old not only surprised herself by winning gold, but did so in style by shattering the national record at the Supachalasai Stadium here on Friday (Dec 12).