Malaysia look good to end gold drought in Asiad sailing

PETALING JAYA: A silver at the World Youth Championships and now a top five finish at the World Championships have installed Malaysian sailors Mohd Faizal Norizan and Ahmad Syukri as firm favourites for the gold medal at the Asian Games next month.

Faizal-Syukri managed to secure top 10 finishes, including a win, in five out of the 10 races despite competing against more experienced competitors at the world meet in the 420 class (two person dinghy).