Basma becomes big hit for tiny Brunei after historic silver in wushu


BRUNEI’S Basma Lachkar (pic) was only 15 when she made her debut at the last Asian Games.

Due to her inexperience, she finished 13th out of 16 competitors in the women’s taijiquan and taijijian all-round event.

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