Dubious call cost Malaysia medal in judo


Malaysian judoka Nik Norlidyawati is dejected after the umpire awarded the semi-final bout to her Filipina opponent in the 57kg category on Friday.

NAYPYITAW: Malaysia are crying foul over the biased judging in the women’s below 57kg category in the judo competition at the Zeyar Thiri Indoor Stadium in Naypyitaw.

Exponent Nik Norlidyawati Nik Azman lost her bout despite pinning down Jenielou Mosqueda of the Philippines in the semi-finals on Friday.

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SEA Games , Myanmar , Naypyitaw , judo

   

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