Young sailor Fauzi makes big splash in world meet with a bronze

Muhd Fauzi Kaman Shah (middle) has put Malaysian sailing on the world map after winning bronze in the Optimist Worlds Championship in Vilamoura, Portugal.

PETALING JAYA: Pint-sized Muhd Fauzi Kaman Shah has put Malaysian sailing on the world map with a medal-winning performance in the Optimist World Championship in Vilamoura, Portugal.

The 13-year-old, who only stands at 1.33m, managed to bag a bronze in the individual Optimist despite testing conditions over the last two days of competition.