Overjoyed: Malaysia’s R. Puvaneswaran (second from right), Thailand’s coach celebrating with his karate team (from left) Khamsi Tippawan, Supa Ngamphuengphit and Arm Sukkiaw yesterday.
THERE was a familiar face in the Thailand corner during the kumite matches at the World Trade Centre in Manila.
Malaysian karate legend and former national coach R. Puvaneswaran guided his Thailand charges in the women’s kumite 55kg and 61kg final, and also the men’s kumite 67kg final.
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