Ching Hwang bags first-ever gold in swimming at Youth Games

Lim Ching Hwang on Tuesday won the boys' 200m freestyle gold medal at the Asian Youth Games in Nanjing, China, clocking in at 1:50.81.

PETALING JAYA: Youngster Lim Ching Hwang made a big splash for Malaysian swimming after winning the boys’ 200m freestyle gold medal in stunning fashion at the Asian Youth Games in Nanjing, China.

It was Malaysia’s first-ever gold medal from swimming at the Games, which are held every four years, and Ching Hwang splashed to victory in 1:50.81 Tuesday.