Ziyad breaks world record as he bags gold in men's shot putt in Tokyo

Ziyad reacts after competing in the men's shot putt F20 final during the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics Games at the National Stadium in Tokyo, Japan on Aug 31, 2021. - AP

TOKYO: Ziyad Zolkefli was in smashing form as he delivered the perfect Merdeka gift for Malaysia, breaking the world record twice to retain his Paralympic men's shot putt F20 title at the Olympic Stadium in Tokyo.

UPDATE: Ziyad's gold medal win disqualified on technical grounds after protest