Wushu’s Tammy nails Malaysia’s first ever gold at Universiade

Tammy Tan Hui Ling took gold in women's qiangshu at the World University Games in Chengdu.

PETALING JAYA: It is surely the best ever birthday gift wushu exponent Tammy Tan Hui Ling can hope for.

Tammy ended a 38-year wait for a first ever Malaysian gold medallist at the World University Games (Universiade) after a stunning performance in the women’s qiangshu (spear) event in Chengdu, China, yesterday.