Nur Amin follows in brother’s footsteps as Johor lands double judo joy

No mercy: Johor’s Mohd Nur Amin Mohd Faizal (right) in action against Terengganu’s Ammar Rafiki Mohd Ridzuwan in the Under-55kg judo final. — IZZRAFIQ ALIAS/The Star

SHAH ALAM: What began as a dream to travel the world through judo came full circle for Johor’s Mohd Nur Amin Mohd Faizal when he clinched the boys’ Under-55kg gold at the Malaysia Games (Sukma) at the IDCC Convention Centre in Shah Alam yesterday.

Nur Amin secured an ippon against Terengganu’s Ammar Rafiki Mohd Ridzuwan with 1:51 seconds remaining on the clock to claim the title – and make the moment even more special with his biggest inspiration watching from the sidelines.