Eason’s not at ease with competing at home but earns his first gold

Hard work pays off: Melaka’s Eason Yap posing with his medal. — IZZRAFIQ ALIAS/The Star

SHAH ALAM: For a wushu exponent who has already landed a medal at the World Championships, most would expect the Malaysia Games (Sukma) to be a breeze for Eason Yap.

But the 18-year-old from Melaka would beg to differ - even after winning his first gold medal in his second appearance in the Games.