Ready to strike: Ahmad Nor Iman Aliff Rakib (right) in action against Vietnam’s Huynh Hoang Phi during the muay thai men’s below 54kg category at the Vinh Phuc Gymnasium. — Bernama
TEENAGER Ahmad Nor Iman Aliff Rakib stayed cool in the midst of the screaming noises of the home supporters to clinch the final gold medal for Malaysia in muay thai at the Hanoi SEA Games.
The 18-year-old son of former national boxer Rakib Ahmad punched his way to success when he overcame homester Huynh Hoang Phi 30-27 in the men’s below 54kg final in Vinh Phuc Gymnasium yesterday to deliver the 39th gold medal for the nation.
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