Nani’s not sweating over 17m mark

Nani Sahirah Maryata in action during the Malaysian Open. - Photo by Malaysian Athletics (MA).

FIRST came the nervous sweat, then the laughter from national shot putter Nani Sahirah Maryata.

The mere thought of breaking the 17m barrier in the event at the Asian Games on Monday was enough to stir mixed emotions in her.