Weighty task for Prem


Malaysian karate exponent Prem Kumar with Latvian Kalvis Kanins

PETALING JAYA: While most athletes are fearing that the enforced stay at home order and lack of intense training will make them gain weight, national karate exponent S. Prem Kumar (pic) is looking to do just that – get heavier.

Prem, who had been competing in the below 55kg event, will have to bulk up by adding 12kg to his weight to compete in the below 67kg for the first time in his career in the bid to qualify for the Tokyo Olympics.

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