A golden lifeline for Erry’s career

A promise kept: Erry Hidayat shares a proud moment with his father, Hidayat Hamidon.

PETALING JAYA: Commonwealth Games gold did more than crown Erry Hidayat – it saved his career.

The 27-year-old admitted he was ready to retire if he had returned from Glasgow empty-handed after battling a serious back injury that had left him questioning his future.