PETALING JAYA: Former national gymnastics queen Farah Ann Abdul Hadi has been appointed chef de mission (CDM) of the Malaysian contingent heading for the Asian Youth Games in Manama, Bahrain from Oct 22-31.
The Olympic Council of Malaysia (OCM) said the appointment was made in collaboration with the National Sports Council (NSC) to entrust the contingent with a young and dynamic leader.
“Farah’s extensive international experience and outstanding achievements are expected to inspire and motivate our contingent at the Youth Asian Games in Bahrain.
“With her proven leadership, inspirational career and dedication to excellence, we are confident that Farah will serve as a role model, motivating them to give their best and achieve success for the nation,” OCM said in a statement on Friday (Sept 19).
The 31-year-old Farah won 12 medals at the SEA Games, seven gold, two silver, and three bronze medals across four editions in 2011, 2015, 2017, and 2019.
Her biggest achievement came in 2019 when she clinched three gold medals in the all-around, uneven bars, and floor exercise events.
Farah also competed at the Commonwealth Games in 2010, 2014, and 2018, as well as the Asian Games in 2014 and 2018.
Her career reached its pinnacle when she became the fourth Malaysian gymnast to compete at the Olympics when she qualified for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
