Humbled Farah vaults into CDM role with hope of leading youths to success


Malaysia’s gymnast Farah Ann Abdul Hadi performs in the floor exercise final during the SEA Games at Rizal Memorial Coliseum in Manila, Philippines yesterday. IZZRAFIQ ALIAS / The Star. December 4, 2019.

PETALING JAYA: Olympian Farah Ann Abdul Hadi (pic) is ready to take on a new set of responsibilities as she gets ready to lead the Malaysian contingent at the Asian Youth Games in Bahrain as chef de mission (CDM) next month.

The former national gymnastics queen, who was appointed CDM for the Games in Manama from Oct 22-31, is honoured to take on the role.

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