Waterski star Aaliyah gets collegiate action off to a splashing start

Aqua star: Aaliyah Yoong Hanifah makes her mark in her first year in the National Collegiate Water Ski Association (NCWSA) Nationals.

PETALING JAYA: Malaysian waterski star Aaliyah Yoong Hanifah has set higher goals after making a big splash at the National Collegiate Water Ski Association (NCWSA) Nationals.

The 20-year-old Aaliyah, who is currently pursuing her tertiary education at the Florida Southern College (FSC), won a silver in the women’s overall and a bronze in the tricks discipline in her maiden appearance in the national collegiate tournament.