Former diver has returned to national team after 23 years – to coach future Olympians


Interview with former national diver and Malaysia diving coach, Farah Begum Abdullah at National Aquatic Centre in Bukit Jalil on March 21.—AZMAN GHANI/The Star

KUALA LUMPUR: Farah Begum Abdullah made her name as Malaysia’s first SEA Games gold medal winner and Asian Games medallist in diving.

But the one thing she regretted was missing out on the chance to compete on the Olympic stage.

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