Rayqal makes history as Kelantan’s first judo champion

Higher goals: Kelantan’s Rayqal Hakimi now wants to qualify for the national team and represent Malaysia at the 2027 SEA Games. — IZZRAFIQ ALIAS/The Star

SHAH ALAM: Judoka Rayqal Hakimi Rosli fought his way into the Sukma history books when he ruled the men’s Under-73kg category at the IDCC Convention Centre yesterday.

With a decisive Ippon secured in the final against Terengganu’s Mohd Firhan Iman Faizal, Rayqal became Kelantan’s first-ever gold medallist in the sport at the Malaysia Games (Sukma).