Teen gymnast Rhea rises above the mistakes to help Federal Territories win


Stylish stature: Federal Territories’ Rhea Dhaliwall (left) and Wong Poe Syuen performing their routines. — MUHAMAD SHAHRIL ROSLI/The Star

BANGI: For 15-year-old Rhea Dhaliwall, Malaysia Games (Sukma) gold was less about perfection and more about staying composed.

The Federal Territories gymnast helped her team top the rhythmic gymnastics standings with a cumulative 227.050 points at Dewan Canselor Tun Abdul Razak, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), yesterday.

Get 20% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Gymnastics

Gymnastics: Cassidy and Co dazzle their way to gold for FT in Sukma
Sharul’s broken heart will go on after agony of medal miss
Shahrul suffers medal heartbreak after leaping to fourth
Rachel gears up for Asiad with courage after Glasgow miss
Tiebreak agony for Sharul as bronze slips away
Teens Kang Xian, Cadence gain valuable experience on world stage
Early stumble sees gymnast Sharul slip to last spot in floor exercise
Rachel left to rue near miss
Rachel qualifies for uneven bar final
Gymnast Rachel seals final ticket in uneven bars

Others Also Read