Bonnie brings cheer by winning Malaysia’s first gold in Tokyo Paralympics


PETALING JAYA: Powerlifter Bonnie Bunyau Gustin delivered Malaysia’s first gold in the Paralympics when he won the men's 72kg competition at the Tokyo International Forum.

The 22-year-old kept his cool, shattering the Paralympic record at 228kg as his main rivals faltered by the wayside.

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