All smiles: Karate exponent P. Namesha posing with the trophy.
KUALA LUMPUR: Young karate exponent P. Namesha has proven that perseverance pays off even when the temptation to quit looms large.
The 18-year-old Namesha, coached by Malaysian legend Datuk P. Arivalagan, was named Best of the Best Female athlete at the Milo International Open Karate Championships after delivering a stunning double gold performance at Stadium Titiwangsa yesterday.
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