Paralympics boost after golden feat by Latif, Ziyad at World Para Grand Prix

Exceptional: Mohd Ziyad Zolkefli and Abdul Latif Romly (below) emerged triumphant in their respective events at the World Para Grand Prix in Dubai.

KUALA LUMPUR: National para athletic aces Abdul Latif Romly and Mohd Ziyad Zolkefli continue to demonstrate exceptional performances on the international stage, securing gold medals at the Dubai 2024 World Para Athletics Grand Prix yesterday.

A two-time Paralympics gold medallist, Abdul Latif emerged victorious in the men’s T20 (intellectual impairment) long jump event with a leap of 7.11m, positioning himself for a potential gold medal hattrick at the 2024 Paris Paralympics.