Shot putter Nani keeps expectations in check


Malaysia’s national shot putter, Nani Sahirah Maryata winning the gold medal on the shot put event at the 33rd SEA Games in Thailand 2025.— MUHAMAD SHAHRIL ROSLI/The Star

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia’s shot putt queen Nani Sahirah Maryata is keeping her expectations in check in the Asian Throwing Championships starting today in Mokpo, South Korea.

But the 25-year-old SEA Games champion remains determined not to fall short in delivering a season-best performance in her first international outing this year.

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