Sadat steals silver, and the thunder

It’s hammer time: Hammer throw gold medallist Thailand’s Kittipong Boonmawan on the podium with silver medallist Malaysia’s Sadat Marzuqi (left) and bronze medallist Jackie Wong Siew Cheer. — Reuters

BANGKOK: On a chilly afternoon at the Supachalasai Stadium, the script flipped in Malaysia’s hammer throw circle.

Malaysian youngster Sadat Marzuqi delivered the performance of his career to stun the field and his own national teammate and Jackie Wong Siew Cheer.