Syakilla (right) lands a kick on Visalini en route to winning the kumite below 55kg title. - ROHAIZAT MD DARUS / The Star
KUALA LUMPUR: Nothing better illustrates the dogged determination of karate exponent Syakilla Salni Jefry Krishnan than when she lost her father recently.
Two months ago, Syakilla’s father died on the eve of her departure for the Asian Championships in Yokohama. Instead of staying back to mourn her loss, Syakilla left with the team.
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