Tammy takes first Universiade gold


Wushu exponent Tammy Tan Hui Ling has ended Malaysia's gold drought at the Universiade after winning the women's qiangshu (spear) competition in Chengdu today (file picture).

PETALING JAYA: Wushu exponent Tammy Tan Hui Ling ended a 38-year wait for a first ever Malaysian gold medallist at the World University Games (Universiade) after a stunning performance in Chengdu, China on Sunday.

The 22-year-old from Melaka won the women's qiangshu (spear) competition with 9.613 points.

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