Kata boys only assemble this year but kick their way to silver

Powerful show: Malaysia’s (from right) Mohd Aiqal Asmadie, Mohd Haznil Henry and Mohd Arif Hafizi Hishamadi in action during the kata team event. — Bernama

BANGKOK: It was only their debut after coming together this year, but the men’s karate kata team still managed to take the fight to their SEA Games rivals.

However, they had to settle for silver behind hosts Thailand, who secured gold with a score of 24.50 points.