Gloria, Bibiana steal show as our para athletes strike it big


Focused: Gloria Gracia Wong Sze in action against Indonesia’s Sella Dwi Radayana.

PETALING JAYA: Paddler Gloria Gracia Wong Sze and powerlifter Bibiana Ahmad savoured career breakthrough moments as the Malaysian contingent collected 13 gold medals on the third day of the Asean Para Games at Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand.

Gloria became the first ever Malaysian women’s gold medallist in para table tennis, achieving the feat in style by turning the tables on Indonesian favourite Sella Dwi Radayana 11-6, 11-9, 9-11, 11-13, 11-3.

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