National award bowls Farah over after year of enduring tough times


Awesome: Lawn bowler Nor Farah Ain Abdullah posing with her National Sportswoman award. — FAIHAN GHANI/The Star

PETALING JAYA: Nor Farah Ain Abdullah never expected to become the first lawn bowler to be crowned the 2024 National Sportswoman of the Year.

The 24-year-old said last year was a challenge for her, especially being her first year in the national team while maintaining her momentum in each tournament and dealing with injuries.

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