One lift is all Nuraisyah needs to bag powerlifting gold medal


Herculean effort: The one-metre tall Nur Jannaton Abdul Jalil won the Open compound archery gold medal. — Bernama

KUALA LUMPUR: It has been four years since her last competition but nothing’s changed for Siti Nuraisyah Sahrin, except perhaps for a wedding ring on her left hand.

The 19-year-old (who got married in January) lost both her legs because of a motorcycle accident six years back, only needed to lift once to confirm the gold medal for Selangor.

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Powerlifting , Para Sukma , Malaysia Games

   

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