V. Thamaraj, the first Malaysian-Indian silat champion

By T. AVINESHWARAN

V. Tharmaraj embracing Datuk Megat Zulkarnain Omardin after his fight.

PETALING JAYA: V. Thamaraj became the first Malaysian Indian to become a world silat champion, after winning the Putera Open Class (65-70kg) category in the 20th World Championship.

In the tournament held in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Thamaraj beat Uzbekistani exponent Diyor Xudoyberdiyev in the final.

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